Ms. Steitz has over 25 years…as a Caregiver, Care Manager and Placement Specialist.

She holds a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Gerontology from California State University, Northridge and is a member of Sigma Phi Omega (Delta Epsilon Chapter), the National Academic Honor and Professional Society in Gerontology.

Ms. Steitz is a Professional Geriatric Care Manager (PGCM) and a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers - which has recently changed their name to Aging Life Care Association™ (ALCA). She is also a member of the California Council on Gerontology and Geriatrics.

In her capacity as a Hospice Chaplain, she has served the terminally ill throughout Ventura County since 2004. She also has been responsible for designing and managing both the Hospice Volunteer and Bereavement Programs.

Ms. Steitz is also a Nationally Certified Aquatic Fitness Professional and has taught water aerobics for over 5 years at L.A. Fitness, Inc. in Ventura, CA, motivating and assisting health club members to maintain healthy and active lives. In addition, she creatively combines her gerontology and aquatic expertise by designing aqua exercise classes specifically for seniors and teaches at both a senior mobile home park and an assisted living facility. 

Ms. Steitz gives back to the community by donating her time providing animal assisted therapy to those in facilities through-out Ventura County. She also volunteers with the Paws for Reading program at the local public library, where children read to therapy animals.  Both she and Chance, her Border Collie mix, are Certified through Love on a Leash, The Foundation for Pet Provided Therapy.