Our Chelmsford Team Makes The Difference

Discover how our Chelmsford team works to improve the lives of our clients, their families, and our community.

OWNERS

Celebrating over 15 years! As a family-owned business, Visiting Angels Senior Home Care has been serving elders in our community since 2009.

Larry Michel, MBA, CDP, President Prior to working in home care, Larry spent over 25 years leading and managing consultants to the US government and international agencies working in developing countries. He managed multi million-dollar projects to improve healthcare systems, expand micro-financing, and implement privatization. Now Larry is happy to be helping local area seniors age in place safely and comfortably.

Karen Woodrow, MBA, CDP, Director Through her own experience with aging parents, Karen understands the importance of having support from qualified and compassionate caregivers. Not only does it provide peace of mind, but it also allows families to spend better quality time with their loved ones. Her 25+ years working in consumer marketing include running the first Coca-Cola promotion in post-war Bosnia and developing social health programs in Southeast Asia.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

Along with the owners, the management team oversees the day-to-day operations to make sure our clients are receiving the best quality care and our caregivers have the tools they need to succeed.

Cheryl Nicholas, CNA, CDP, Client Care Manager Cheryl has been with Visiting Angels since our doors opened on Chelmsford Street in 2009. As Client Care Manager, Cheryl oversees all of our clients’ care and is deeply involved with our caregivers, providing guidance on cases and serving as a mentor and valued resource. Cheryl is with our clients every step of the way. She makes sure that every client is treated with love and dignity and has the right caregiver and the right care plan in place. After caring for her own parents, Cheryl began her 25+ year career in home care as a care- giver, supporting seniors where they live so they could age comfortable and safely in their own homes.

Kathi Horton, CDP, Business Manager Kathi has been overseeing our office since 2013. With 20+ years of business experience, she manages payroll, billing, and human resources with dedication and finesse. Kathi is responsible for recruiting and onboarding new caregivers as well as managing training and retention programs for our current team. She makes sure that each and every caregiving Angel meets our high standards.

Kathi’s previous work in hospital and assisted living settings contributed to her knowledge of and compassion for working with seniors. She is well versed and ready to assist with Long-Term Care Insurance and Veteran’s Benefits.

CLIENT CARE TEAM

Along with our Client Care Manager, our Client Care Team meets with clients and families to develop individualized care plans and coordinate services throughout your time with us. The team also fulfills many tasks behind the scenes, ensuring our clients’ and caregivers’ needs are met. They are your care partner and a valuable resource.

Christine Runyan, CNA, CDP, Client Care Coordinator Christine began her work in home care in 2019, but she had been caring for others long before. Prior to joining our staff, Christine worked closely with Boston’s Shriners Children’s Hospital as co-chair of the Patient and Family Advisory Committee. She has led many fundraising events for Shriners as well as for veterans and is an outspoken advocate for both. Christine began with us as a caregiver and scheduler, learning the ins and outs of our business. After a hiatus in Maine working at the Maine Medical Center Hospital on a COVID unit and at Maine Veteran’s Home, Christine returned to Visiting Angels to focus her passion for caring for others on the senior community.

Nichole Robidas, CNA, Scheduler After 5 years as a caregiver and working in health care environments, Nichole really understands the value we bring to our older adult community. She knows exactly how to match our care professionals with our clients’ personalities and care needs, and she takes it to heart that our caregivers may be the only person a client interacts with that day. Nichole is good at multitasking, juggling the needs in the office, and visiting clients to introduce them to any new caregivers.

ON CALL STAFF AFTER HOURS

When you call our office, you will always speak with a member of our staff, even after hours. Even on the weekend! They know our clients, our caregivers, our business, and can help with whatever you need.

Andrea Kennedy, Weekend On Call Staff Every other weekend, Andrea is that warm voice on the phone that greets you when the office is closed. She makes sure that all callers’ needs are addressed in a timely and reasonable fashion. Andrea is also a skilled caregiver who understands our clients’ and caregivers’ needs and can fill in during any emergency.

Noreen Doherty, HHA, Weekend On Call Staff On alternate weekends, Noreen is happy to answer your call and compassionately assist you with all your home care needs. If you’re lucky, she may even jump into action to cover a shift when necessary! Noreen joined our caregiving team in 2021 and later added Weekend On Call duties. She has a profound love for caregiving that stems from cherished memories of supporting her late parents as they aged. Noreen is a 2025 Visiting Angels’ National Caregiver of the Year Semi-Finalist (read more).