Saida A. Sánchez (side-ah) is a master certified health education specialist and a certified healthcare interpreter in Spanish. She holds a masters in public health degree from San Jose State University. She currently resides in Modesto, CA where she helps her mom and aunt take care of her grandmother. Saida has a son, two younger brothers, three nephews that she likes to take on trips, and two nieces. She likes salsa dancing and would like to learn how to ride a motorcycle
Passionate Health Care Worker with a decade-plus of diverse experience, currently pursuing a Masters in Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Savoy has served as a Nursing Assistant in Hematology/Oncology emphasizing compassionate care. Her academic foundation includes a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a degree in Behavioral Sciences, highlighting her commitment to a holistic approach.
As a Mental Health Advocate, she brings a unique perspective, fostering connections and promoting mental health awareness and support. Beyond that, Savoy is deeply committed to overall well-being, encompassing physical, emotional, and spiritual health in her approach to comprehensive patient care.
Shannon is a Colorado native that has now found her home in the Bay Area after completing her BA in Psychology and Education at UC Berkeley. Prior to joining Homebridge in 2023, Shannon spent the majority of her professional career teaching students of all age groups, with additional experience training individuals in athletics and strength training as a Certified Personal Trainer. In her free time, you can find Shannon at the gym or baking in the kitchen!
She is thrilled to continue pursuing her passion for educating others as a professional instructor with Homebridge and hopes to bring joy and life into the educational pursuits of her providers.
Stephanie Garcia-Rios is a proud Latina Licensed Vocational Nurse of Central American descent who has been in the healthcare industry for over 13 years. She has nursing administration experience as a director of nursing for retirement homes and assisted living facilities. Her specialties are in geriatrics, memory care and in mental health. She has worked in multiple settings such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, psychiatric rehabilitation homes and covid-19 units. She has worked primarily with underserved communities and believes that education/ knowledge is the key to becoming a positive impact in the world. She is currently still pursing her education and will be obtaining her RN license by September 2024.
Ying was born in China and raised in San Francisco, CA. Fluent in Cantonese, Mandarin and Toishanese, she has extensive experience educating diverse groups of community members of both cultures. Prior to joining Homebridge, she worked as a health educator with a non-profit organization in San Francisco, where she taught for over 7 years on community health topics. Ying has a passion for education and helping others. In her free time, Ying enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling.