Sian Owen

Sian is our bright, compassionate and outgoing Recruiter who never shies away from trying something new and stepping outside her comfort zone!

Hailing from the picturesque Lincoln, England, Sian’s journey embodies an adventurous spirit and a deep love for nurturing young hearts. Her extensive travels, spanning over 28 countries, reflect her insatiable curiosity and love for exploring new cultures and experiences. Sian’s passion for childcare blossomed from her upbringing — her mother, a teacher, instilled a love for education that grew stronger with time. With five years of diverse childcare experiences, from working as an Au Pair in Spain to teaching horseback riding in Michigan, and contributing to an NGO in Guatemala focused on education, her journey is a testament to her dedication to nurturing young minds across the globe!

What excites Sian most about her role at Westside Nannies is the opportunity to meet new people and learn from each interview, helping individuals find their dream jobs. Described as empathetic and adaptable, Sian is committed to identifying and supporting incredible nannies who are committed to the growth and development of children. Her delight lies in bridging the gap between nannies seeking fulfilling roles and families in search of exceptional caregivers, fulfilling her childhood dream of making a difference by offering children the joy of having a caring nanny. When she’s not immersed in her recruiting role, Sian finds solace in activities like surfing, horse riding, and savoring moments by the beach, embodying her energetic and adventurous nature.

In Sian, Westside Nannies has found a beacon of kindness, a dedicated advocate for nurturing young minds, and an invaluable asset in shaping the future of caregiving. Her boundless energy, coupled with her genuine love for connecting people, makes her an essential part of our mission to create lasting matches between nannies and families!

Kim Santos

Our Recruitment Assistant, Kim, is a creative and multi-talented powerhouse!

There are so many reasons nannies love working with our amazing team, but meeting talented members like our Recruitment Assistant, Kim, is absolutely one of them! Artistic, innovative, and driven, Kim has a true passion for helping families and nannies find the perfect match.

Born and raised in Paombong, Bulacan, in the Philippines, Kim has been lucky enough to spend many of her days on a beach. She appreciates that each one has its own distinct characteristics – just like the candidates she gets to work with every day! She spent eight years as a teacher before joining our team, which gives her a unique, diversified skillset suited for this role, and she is so excited to embrace this bold move.

Recruiting is such a wonderful fit for Kim’s skills and personality. She’s goal-oriented and always determined to do things well. This trait developed early on, as she taught herself to write just by mirroring her older sister! This impressive feat meant that she started out writing her letters flipped from right to left, which she quickly corrected in kindergarten. Ever since then, when Kim sets her mind to something, she’s been unstoppable. When it comes to getting to know each unique candidate and their passion for childcare, Kim loves to dig deep and discover what makes each of them truly special.

Kim has built such a rich life for herself beyond her career, with three sons as well as two rescue cats, and an adopted African lovebird. She spends much of her free time in creative pursuits, creating macrame pieces, playing djembe, baking vegan goodies, singing, and spending lots of time in nature. In a lot of ways, her work as a Recruitment Assistant is just as creative: helping candidates put their best foot forward to find the perfect family to work with. We feel just as lucky to work with Kim as she does to help build our amazing team of candidates!

Kelly Mulligan

Being from both Pennsylvania and South Carolina, Kelly has that touch of East Coast savvy mixed with the warmth of southern charm!

Kelly is passionate about matching families with nannies and setting them both up for a successful, long-term partnership! As a mom of 3, Kelly understands the importance of finding trustworthy, experienced and loving childcare for your children. Her role as a Placement Counselor is to take the stress out of finding an exceptional nanny by providing expert advice so that parents can have the peace of mind knowing their child will be in nurturing hands and cared for unconditionally.

Given her background in Early Childhood Education from her master studies at The University of Mary Washington in VA, along with her fifteen years teaching at the elementary level, Kelly understands what it takes to be a quality caregiver. Continuing to pursue her career path, she helped open a new preschool in 2018 as a program director and curriculum coordinator, where she trained and mentored preschool teachers and built lasting relationships with families. Kelly’s dedicated work in the childcare field has always been focused on the special bond that can develop between a family and caregiver. Kelly is someone who gives her all to whatever she sets her mind to, which is why she will be the perfect Placement Counselor for any family!

Elizabeth Wiley

Elizabeth is our outdoorsy and outgoing Recruiter who always has a bright smile on her face!

Elizabeth got her start as a nanny, as her mother always encouraged her gift for working with young children when she was growing up in Atlanta. Elizabeth couldn’t believe people actually got paid to have fun with kids, which led her to working with children for over 17 years! As a Recruiter, she’s excited to help other nannies have the opportunity to build a long and rewarding career just like she did.

It’s not hard to see why Elizabeth is a perfect fit for this job: she’s a go-getter and a people person who loves getting to know what makes others light up. That makes her a natural at figuring out which nannies and families will make a perfect pairing! Elizabeth knows finding a great match is an art, and she has a great sense for how people’s personalities, ambitions, and lifestyles will mesh together for a beautiful relationship.

Naturally, Elizabeth’s driven personality translates off the clock as well: she loves taking advantage of all the outdoors have to offer with hikes and trips to the beach, exploring new places, and of course spending time with friends and family. Elizabeth has an introverted side too, thought and can just as often be found relaxing at home with her two dogs.

Working with children and families has always been a true passion of Elizabeth’s, and that’s great news for everyone who’s lucky enough to work with her. With her excellent people skills, she’s excited to be a friendly face to help nannies feel confident and supported as they get ready to meet wonderful new families!

Sheila May

Our Client Concierge, Sheila Cordova, is as bright as the California sunshine!

Happy, personable, and dependable are three of the many words that describe Sheila! She exudes warmth, kindness, and is a true helper; all perfect traits for her role as Client Concierge and often the first point of contact for families and nannies here at Westside Nannies.

Sheila holds a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and is the proud mother to 3 wonderful children. Having raised a family of her own and worked with large teams in the hospitality world, Sheila is an excellent person to have on your team; she is observant, proactive, and always fights for what’s right. Fun fact about Sheila – after graduating college she had the amazing opportunity to work as a waitress on a cruise ship, and traveled around Europe, Asia, the US, and the Caribbean for 5 years! She is fascinated by different cultures, languages and cuisines, and we love having such a naturally curious and open minded woman on our team.

When she’s not busy answering family inquiries, directing phone calls, posting new jobs, or assisting our placements team, Sheila enjoys spending time with her family, soaking up sunshine and warmth at the beach, and watching documentaries. One of the happiest people we have had the pleasure of knowing and working with, Sheila always looks for the bright side of any situation and is a great problem solver. We feel lucky to have such a ray of sunshine on our team!

Elena Pascullo

Elena Pascullo is our fun-loving, compassionate, and fiercely loyal Recruiter!

With over 5 years of experience in the childcare world – including as a camp counselor, theatre instructor, and nanny – Elena has been able to combine her passions for kids and helping people in her role at Westside Nannies. She originally joined our WN team as a nanny in 2016, and we were over the moon when she returned as our brilliant Recruiter in 2020!

A talented creative, Elena is a lover of people, nature, and the arts. She started in theatre when she was only 7, went on to graduate from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, and now doubles as a Recruiter and musical theatre star! Her willingness to grow, learn, and evolve makes her the type of person you want to surround yourself with. It is rare to catch Elena without a smile, and hard to conceal yours once you see hers!

Her empathy and ability to form lasting connections with people are just two of the many reasons why she’s in the perfect role – she gets to meet new faces every day, learn about candidate’s backgrounds, and assist in the matchmaking process. Whether something falls within her ‘job description’ or not, she’s always willing to go the extra mile, all while spreading warmth and positivity amongst our team!

In her free time, you can find her outdoors, cooking her favorite vegetarian meals, traveling (she has been to over 30 countries!), or smothering her pit bull mix with love. Elena has truly redefined the term “teammate” within our company, and we know you’ll love her just as much as we do!

Abby Barazon

Our Creative Assistant, Abby, brings a great eye and resourceful attitude to helping Westside Nannies shine brightly every day!

Abby grew up in Tarlac in the Philippines with pristine white sand beaches, unique cuisine, and an amazing community of people. Abby has always been deeply family oriented. Everything she does, she does for them, and she loves that she can join the Westside Nannies team in making a difference in other families’ and caregiver’s lives! Abby also loves bringing her creativity to the job. As a Creative Assistant, she helps spread the word about our work, our team of amazing nannies and how they work with wonderful families on social media.

Helping the world get to know what makes Westside Nannies so special is such a fun challenge for Abby! She loves setting goals for herself and finding clever new ways to reach them. Abby’s always looking to learn and grow on the job, and no matter what she’s always committed to making a difference in people’s lives.

Clearly, Abby fits right in with the generative nature of this work! She is endlessly coming up with fictional worlds and stories in her head, and there’s no doubt that one day she’ll have an amazing new manuscript to show for it. As she looks toward a bright future, she’s truly impressed us with her determination and creativity!

Elyse Germain

Elyse Germain is as sunny and bright as LA itself!

Born and raised in Michigan, Elyse worked as a top-notch, all-star nanny from 2005 until 2013. One month after interviewing for a nanny position with Westside Nannies, she joined the internal staff and has been connecting outstanding nannies with amazing families ever since!

She began her career here as a lead recruiter, quickly transitioned to assisting with temporary placements and tackling the triage that comes along with last minute requests, worked for many years as a Placement Counselor, then Lead Placement Counselor, and has now found her sweet spot as our Permanent Placements Director. In this role, Elyse leads our team of Placement Counselors who assist families throughout the Los Angeles and beyond find their perfect match. Elyse’s commitment to excellence ensures that each and every family receives the outstanding service that Westside Nannies is known for and that both families and nannies end up exactly where they belong.

At the end of the day, Elyse feels fulfilled knowing she actively contributed to making yet another child happy by finding them a wonderful nanny. Elyse couldn’t be a more perfect fit on our team and Westside Nannies is lucky to have found such a well-rounded, efficient, and exceptional match of their own!

Jacey O’Neill

A small-town girl from Central California, Jacey has that special touch when it comes to matchmaking!

Jacey’s past experience working at a busy preschool and as a private nanny in Los Angeles equipped her to understand the varied needs of busy households. She began her career at Westside Nannies as a Placement Assistant and has worn various hats throughout the years until she found her true calling as a Placement Counselor. As one of our beloved Placement Counselors, she spends her days working diligently to find each of her clients just the right candidate for their family. She prides herself on providing a thoughtful and tailored approach for each unique search.

Outside of the office, she enjoys camping, exploring state + national parks, photography, and spending time with her husband and their dog, Jasper. With her bubbly, proactive, and warm nature, Jacey not only works hard but inspires everyone around her to do the same!

Annie Clark

Friendly, adventurous, and down-to-earth, Annie is Westside Nannies’ Director of Recruiting and premier nanny ambassador.

An east coast native, Annie grew up in Maryland and attended Indiana University. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, and while she is no longer working in a classroom or teaching children, Annie continues to make a difference in the lives of others. Once a junior recruiter at Westside Nannies, Annie quickly rose up the ranks to her current role as the Director of Recruiting. She manages our recruitment efforts across all platforms and is responsible for leading the recruiting team; ensuring Westside Nannies is attracting top talent, while providing best in class service to candidates nationwide.

Annie is also the youngest of four children, and is never afraid to step out of her comfort zone – whether it’s skydiving or singing the national anthem at high school basketball games; the first month she was in LA, she signed up for a solo surfing lesson! Annie approaches each new opportunity with a positive and optimistic attitude, and she brings this same energy to coaching our recruiters and helping amazing candidates secure their dream jobs. Annie has a wide array of talents; and while her role goes far beyond her outstanding organizational skills, they truly set her apart – she even had a business as a child where she organized people’s homes! She has a wonderful sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, loads of patience, and leads with compassion – all of which are just a small part of what makes Annie such a a wonderful fit for our team!

Whether Annie is cheering on her favorite sports teams, spending time with friends, or making nannies dream jobs come to a reality, she always gives 100%. We could not have found a better person to guide our recruiting team, and can’t wait to see how she dazzles us next!

Katie Provinziano

Katie Provinziano has been helping LA families find outstanding nannies for over a decade.

A former nanny, and now mother and nanny employer herself, she is the founder of Westside Nannies and has a very personal and unique insight into the industry. Frequently called upon as one of the nation’s leading nanny and childcare experts, she has been quoted in the The New York Times, LA Times, and the Wall Street Journal and has been featured on E! News and Entertainment Tonight, among many others.

Katie is a board member of The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies and sits on their membership committee where she evaluates and provides feedback to nanny agencies across the country as they seek APNA membership.

Katie is widely hailed as an industry pioneer – developing and re-imagining the way nanny agencies operate and developing new, modern business practices that have been adopted by agencies across the country.

As a nod to the agency’s innovative role within the industry, Westside Nannies was recently awarded the coveted APNA Innovation Award. Under Katie’s leadership Westside Nannies has grown year after year and continues to be considered the preeminent domestic staffing agency in Southern California.

Kaitlin McHugh

Born in New Jersey but raised in North Carolina, Kaitlin McHugh has that touch of East Coast savvy mixed with the warmth of southern charm!

Kaitlin is the eldest of 5 – yes 5, and has shown exceptional leadership skills from an early age! She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Appalachian State University and continued her studies by earning her secondary teaching license.

Kaitlin has worked as both a teacher and a professional nanny, even landing her first nanny job in Los Angeles through our agency, before joining our office team! Kaitlin worked as our Lead Recruiter, ensuring we represented the best of the best, before moving into her current role as a Placement Counselor and Director of Recruiting.

Aside from her work in the office, Kaitlin enjoys reading, hiking, arts and crafts, gardening, and picking up babysitting jobs whenever she gets the chance (she will always be a nanny at heart)! A mother to two sweet children, Kaitlin can easily relate to both nannies and parents, and knows from experience how essential it is to get the right match!

Heidi Zimmerman

Outgoing and creative, Heidi is a results-driven placement counselor who specializes in finding our clients their perfect childcare fit.

Originally from Virginia, Heidi attended the University of Georgia and received a degree in Communications before settling permanently in Los Angeles.

With a background as a celebrity stylist she knows first hand the demands that LA parents face and how important it is to have the right team in place. As a mom herself she is passionate about helping other parents find the balance between work life and parent life which often comes in the form of an incredible nanny.

When she isn’t working you might find her on a hike with her son, trying new recipes or volunteering for one of the many causes she is passionate about. In fact, she was first introduced to Westside Nannies through her volunteer work at GOOD+. The meeting was meant to be as now, years later, she is an irreplaceable part of our team.

Shamira Cerdeña

Shamira Cardeña is our hardworking and motivated Executive Client Concierge!

Shamira was born and raised in what is known as the City of Seven Lakes, San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines. Her favorite thing about her home is the easy access to nature – there are 7,640 beautiful islands, so it’s safe to say there is endless exploring to be done! Growing up, she had her sights set on being a marine biologist, but after working in various fields, including many fields at the same time (she’s a natural multitasker) she landed at Westside Nannies, and we couldn’t be happier!

Shamira is someone who loves to keep herself busy and push herself to reach her goals, and she’s also someone who is insanely reliable. She eagerly accepts any task that is thrown her way, and never shies away from a challenge. One of her greatest strengths is easily her determination, which is a driving force that has molded her into the person she is today!

As an Executive Client Concierge, she leads the Client Concierge Team. She loves being able to help candidates find their unicorn families, and help families find the perfect match for their children – a win for candidates and families is a win for Shamira!

When she’s not on the job, she enjoys reading new books, graphic designing, and spending time with her husband and two teenage daughters. With her contagious positivity and strong work ethic, Shamira is undoubtedly a huge asset to our team!

Rencie Roque

Respectful and reliable, Rencie Roque is our optimistic Client Concierge!

The youngest of 3 girls, Rencie knows how important it is for children to have strong role models in their life. She was raised by two wonderful parents in the Philippines, and although she does not yet have children of her own, Rencie thoroughly enjoys being a part of the process as parents set out to find their dream nanny!

She is dedicated, hardworking, and committed to providing excellent service to both families and nannies, through her administrative support role with Westside Nannies. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Rencie exemplified the utmost professionalism, is efficient with time management skills, and she is a quick study! She is the quintessential Client Concierge; whether she’s coordinating interviews, helping the team source candidates for new jobs, or assisting with billing, Rencie is up for the task!

Adventurous at heart, Rencie had a childhood dream of becoming a flight attendant, and as an adult, would love to learn how to free dive! We love her enthusiasm for life, her positive and cheerful personality, and know that with her on our team, nothing will slip through the cracks!

KJ Veneman

Our behind the scenes supporter, KJ Veneman, is the Executive Assistant to our Managing Director here at Westside Nannies!

A former nanny and family assistant, KJ thrived when managing all aspects of busy households, but recently found her true niche as an executive assistant. Lucky for us, she has been a vital part of Westside Nannies ever since!

Honest, dependable and insistent on righting wrongs, KJ is the epitome of a Type One enneagram. Her primary goal is to make others’ lives easier; whether she’s scheduling appointments, researching ways to improve efficiency, or checking in on our team, KJ ensures nothing slips through the cracks!

When she isn’t sorting through her to-do list or helping our team and Managing Director with various tasks, you can find KJ binging true crime documentaries, listening to her favorite podcast, “What We Said”, trying new restaurants with her husband, or walking around her neighborhood with a coffee in hand. Cheerful, organized, and up for any task, KJ makes a lasting impression and we truly couldn’t imagine our lives without her!

Anj Aguda

Anj Aguda is the warm face many candidates see when they first interview with Westside Nannies!

Originally from Manila, Philippines, Anj is a hardworking and understanding person who continually tries to see the bright side of life. She has the rare and admirable ability to turn life’s tough situations into simple pleasures. You know what they say, when life gives you lemons you make lemonade, and Anj’s lemonade is as sweet as can be!

Anj always knew she wanted to do work that revolved around helping others, and her compassion and intrinsic love for people make her a natural recruiter. Not only does she love meeting new candidates every day, but she loves getting to learn from them, too! By viewing everything with an open mind, it allows her to see candidates for all they are worth, which puts her in the ideal position for matchmaking with families. If you have the pleasure of meeting Anj, we know you will instantly feel her support and see her passion!

In her spare time, you will find her spending time with her 6 furry, four-legged friends. Her ultimate dream is to build a home for stray animals, which is right in alignment with the type of person that she is – selfless and kind hearted! To say that we’re so lucky to have Anj on our team is an understatement to say the least!

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Abby Barazon

Creative Assistant

Katie Provinziano

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Heidi Zimmerman

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Sheila May

Client Concierge

Kelly Mulligan

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