Aurica, Secretary, Board

Carly Christou, RN, Co-Secretary, Board

Carly owns Canyon Park Retreat adult family home in Bothell. She previously provided delegation for approximately 20 homes in King and Snohomish County area and before that worked in the ER at Evergreen Hospital. She lives in Snohomish with her husband 2 children.

Gabriela Bureriu, LPN- Webmaster, Board

In 2005, Gabriela Bureriu began her career as an adult family home provider, founding Gentle Senior Care, LLC. Motivated by her dedication to improving client care, she initially pursued a nursing degree from Olympic College. Over the years within the adult family home sector, Gabriela has been an active participant in organizations dedicated to advocating for the industry. She served as President of the Eastside chapter for four years and currently holds the role of chapter coordinator. Gabriela's steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life for the elderly shines through her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care within the adult family home setting.

Dorina Ilisan, LPN, Webmaster, Board

Maria Jumanca, RN – Co-Treasurer, Co-Founder, Board

Maria Jumanca, RN, received her nursing degree in Romania and has over 26 years of experience in healthcare services. She worked as a pediatric nurse in Romania for 10 years and as registered nurse on the cardiac floor at Overlake hospital in Bellevue for 5 years. Maria now runs Canyon Park Adult Living Centers Inc. where she and her husband have been providing quality care for the elderly since 1999. Additionally, Maria was a member of the advisory committee for DSHS in Olympia for 4 years. She dedicates herself to educating the public about the Adult Family Home industry.

Nellie Zagrean, RN, BSN – Co-Treasurer, Board

In 1995, Nellie became an adult family home provider and opened Cascade Home Care, Inc.  Believing she would have more to offer her clients as a registered nurse, she first pursued a registered nursing degree, and then obtained a BSN degree from the University of Washington.  Throughout her career as an adult family home provider, Nellie has volunteered her time in various organizations that support and advocate for the adult family home industry.  She is dedicated to improving the lives of the elderly by providing high quality care in the adult family home setting and strives to heighten community awareness of the AFH as the best option for long-term care.

Carmen Moise, RN, BSN – Education

Carmen Moise completed her ADN at Lake Washington Technical College in 2010 and her BSN at Olympic College in 2012. In 2005, Carmen and her husband opened and continue to operate Bothell Way Lodge AFH. In addition, Carmen taught continuing education for caregivers for a few years.

Carmen is passionate about caring for people as she lost both parents in her childhood. Carmen’s mother may have survived her illness if she had a proper caregiver to help her. Her father’s three-week-long coma showed her how much vulnerable people need good care and kindness. Carmen brings these experiences forward in her work as an AFH provider over these last 14 years. Her calling is to bring comfort and support to those in need. 

Carmen strives to continue to expand her knowledge of gerontology and dementia care in an environment of collaboration and teamwork.

Michelle, RN, Co-Education, Board