About Us

Rakesh
Technology

This is a very exciting time for me and my wife, as we spend time with our newborn and watch him grow everyday. My life has changed a lot since becoming a father, but when I'm not occupied, I enjoy swimming, visiting new places, and watching movies.

I'm equally excited about Care.com, which I feel is a great opportunity for families to find help with their everyday care needs. As my wife gets ready to go back to work after her maternity leave ends, we'll definitely be looking to the Care.com community for child care providers for our son!

Isabelle
Finance

Two years ago, I moved back East from Arizona and drove cross-country with my two cats—"The Spice Girls"—Pepper & Ginger. Why did I drive hundreds of miles with two cats on the dashboard, you ask? Because I couldn't find anyone I could trust to transport them for me.

I had never had a problem with pet care before. I have a great cat sitter, who knows animal CPR and leaves me notes about their days, in addition to being licensed and bonded. At Care.com, I'm helping to keep the budget in check so we can launch the best service possible, and every other animal lover out there can find the same peace of mind. (That, and so we don't spend all our dough on Peanut M&MS!)

Chuck
Product Management

After college, I spent two years living with my grandparents. I helped my grandmother care for my grandfather, who had very limited mobility at the time due to a stroke. I saw firsthand the need for quality help and care—and saw how difficult it can be to find that care reliably. Had Care.com existed at that time, I know for a fact it would have made our lives easier.

When not working on ideas to improve Care.com for our users, my girlfriend and I are exploring the beauty of northern New England—skiing and snowshoeing, spending time with our families in Vermont, and enjoying the brisk lakes of Maine. We also enjoy entertaining friends, cooking, and catching live music.

Shannon
Marketing

Before leaving for our last vacation, my husband and I set up a sitter for our two beloved black cats, Fiona and Liam. Right after the plane landed in Vail, we found out the sitter had broken her leg and couldn't help us. Our family was also on the plane. Our friends were all out of town. We had just moved into our new apartment, and didn't know anyone in our neighborhood. It was unbelievably stressful trying to find someone at the last minute. When I returned, Care.com called me for an interview and I thought, "How perfect."

In my position here, my focus is on making sure we're offering the most attractive and rewarding service for our care providers. As the oldest of all the grandchildren in my family, I babysat every weekend growing up. Now, I'm looking forward to using that experience to recruit and retain all the best care providers in the country for Care.com.

My wife, son, daughter, and I can often be seen on weekends hiking through our town and then searching for the best cups of coffee and hot chocolate. I've been fortunate to have traversed and lived in different parts of the world, enjoyed learning and entertaining on piano and guitar for most of my life, and have become an avid, yet very slow, cyclist in the past decade.

I've always felt it's important to try to make the world a better place, and have devoted my energy to both raising funds for and participating in local charities: the Pan Mass Challenge (a bike-a-thon from Sturbridge to Provincetown that raises monies for cancer research); and Boston's City Year (an urban community service program for teenagers).

Praveen
Technology

Spending time together is important to my parent's happiness. My parents have been wonderful role models for me and their support guided me through my education in the green city of Bangalore, Karnataka in India. My family enjoys travelling and learning about different cultures and customs in India and elsewhere. During the holidays, I enjoy playing cricket, water sports and watching movies.

It's great pleasure to be a part of a team that insists on the highest quality standards for our products and services. I take pride in the responsibility I have to uphold these standards for Care.com.

When Sheila shared her idea with me about Care.com it was still just a glimmer in her eye-but I knew then without a doubt that I wanted to be a part of the team that built this remarkable service.

My husband, Chris, and I have three adorable, frequently crabby, and very hairy cats (Josephine is the one in the photo). I love to travel, however, so finding trustworthy and reliable pet care is always a big priority. I grew up in Bombay as the youngest in a family of 3 sisters, who gave us a bag of lint rollers as a wedding gift. Most vacations find me deep under the ocean, scuba diving or snorkeling with a few strange-looking creatures (Chris included!) Back at home in Boston, I love curling up with Josephine and a good book or watching BattleStar Galactica.

Dee
Product

Before I had children, I used to head out all the time. Whether it was to see live music, enjoy a nice dinner, or watch a Red Sox game - I would just take off without much thought or advance notice. Now, I still enjoy those things (ok, I admit it—much less often!) but I can only go out and have a great time if I know my children are with someone that I trust and that they really like.

My husband Dave and I struggled to find quality care for our children—for times when we were working as well as those occasional nights out. I am excited to be part of the Care.com team. It feels good to help create something that makes peoples lives a little bit easier.

It's exciting to be part of the Care.com community helping people find quality care. As a member of the technology team, my goal is to ensure that Care.com is a safe, efficient and trouble-free platform. Care.com was launched around the same time my daughter Naira was born, and both are growing at a fast pace! Naira keeps my wife and me on our toes, and our world revolves around her.

I feel very strongly about the need to find the right kind of care particularly for the elderly, as my father has been ill for several years. It's a relief to be with him at this difficult time. I enjoy all kinds of sports, especially cricket, ping pong, swimming and biking. I've been able to travel the world and have made some good friends.

Felice
Editorial

With a household of kids of various ages and activities of all kinds, finding child care so I could get to work was next to impossible. I never seemed able to find the right sitter at the right time with the right qualifications. Last year, I found Care.com during a search for a new sitter. The experience was so great that I just knew it would be a really inspiring company to work for...and here I am.

Especially meaningful is that I've seen the parenting industry from all angles: the business side (as an editor and writer), the parenting side (as mom and step-mom), and as a former nanny (as ancient history). I see the exciting growth of Care.com and how it benefits the lives of so many people. Creating balance for families so they can enjoy work and play is the driving force for me—and my kids never, ever let me forget it. Lately, we're hooked on cooking shows and trying our skills in the kitchen. We also love to visit family, play board games that last for days, visit museums of science and art, and sometimes just hang out to read stories and watch movies.

I feel lucky to have found my spot here at Care.com, working with talented people who have their hearts in the right place. I joined the team early in 2007 after moving to Boston from Seattle. I grew up in Massachusetts and I'm happy to be back near my family. When I'm not at Care.com, you might find me biking along The Charles or hiking in northern New England.

Stephanie
Member Care

I'm grateful to have a sizeable immediate and extended family with whom I spend the majority of my time, when I'm not at the office. I can also be found at the local sports club where I put in some extra work. Working at the health club has exposed me to people of many different age groups and needs—and this has really helped me with my interpersonal skills I use daily for Member Care at care.com. When I am not joking around with friends at the club or providing the best customer service to our Care.com members, I frequent comedy venues. I'm also an avid movie buff and love running around with my Chow-Bull Mastiff mix, Molly.

It hasn't always been easy to satisfy both my mathematical and creative interests. While earning a master's degree in math, I took creative writing classes on the side. While earning a master's degree in creative writing, I worried the left side of my brain would atrophy from disuse. The world of math textbook publishing briefly seemed like right place for me, but it wasn't until I joined the marketing team at Care.com that all of my skills were utilized, sharpened, and appreciated.

In my spare time I'm a pop-culture obsessed blogger, a competitive swimmer, and a karaoke superstar.

Scott
Marketing

My wife, Ann, and I are the fortunate parents of 4 young boys. As a result, our home is always full of action and our kids' schedules for school, lessons, sports activities, etc., are increasingly crazy. We have at one time or another relied upon the full range of child care options for our children, from our parents to in-home and center-based daycare to a full-time nanny to several part-time sitters. From experience, I know how critical these child care decisions are and how important it is to help parents find the best care possible for their kids.

The child care mission drew me to Care.com, but with aging parents and our likely succumbing in the future to the boys' pleas for a dog, my family is like many others that will benefit from the multitude of ways that Care.com helps people select the right care for their loved ones.

My wife and I are the parents of 2 young children. Shortly after having our first child, we began searching for a full-time nanny. Our search wasn't easy - we relied on the recommendations of friends, relatives, and friends of friends. After trying 2 or 3 nannies, we finally found one that was right for our family. Many of our friends were also searching for child care around the same time. Most of them had a much more difficult time than we did - some changed caregivers almost monthly, others relied on the help of family and friends to fill gaps between caregivers.

Having gone through the experience, I know the importance of finding quality care. I also know how challenging it can be. This is the reason I'm excited about the mission of Care.com. At Care.com we're working every day to help solve a fundamental concern for parents everywhere - finding quality care for their families.

Finding appropriate care has long been a theme for my family and me. My younger brother Michael had cerebral palsy and a host of other medical issues which required constant care beyond the scope of traditional babysitting. As he got older and faced more serious health issues, my parents encountered difficult challenges in finding him long term care facilities that could meet his needs. This required a great deal of research and consultation from others, but we can rest assured that he had the best treatment possible through his passing last year.

Today, I am still involved in the challenges and nuances of the care industry, both at Care.com and in my personal life. My fiancée Debbie is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in geriatric social work. Hearing about the challenges she faces at work and the predicaments many elderly people find themselves in highlight the need for accessible care options in our world today.

George
Technology

The challenges of a growing enterprise provide new avenues for creative thought processes. Fostering these innovative ideas requires an uninhibited work environment. I found this at Care.com.

With a bachelor's degree in engineering from the evergreen state of Kerala in India, I set out chasing my dreams through various cities. Boston's rich history, lively presence and promising future locked me into it.

As a web-developer here, I enjoy my time designing and developing new enhancements and functionalities to help our users get the most out of our web-site. When I am not chipping away at work on my laptop, I spend time exploring new places, hanging out with my friends and watching movies.

My passions in life run the gamut—theater, sports, music, travel, reality television, board games, cooking and trying as many new things as possible. After moving to Boston in the fall of 2006, and not knowing many people in the area, I found myself relying on my roommates to care for my cat, Baxter, if I was traveling for work or gone for the weekend. I was hoping to get a dog in the near future, but was nervous about finding care for a more time consuming pet when I couldn't even find care for the one I had. When I learned about Care.com, I found the perfect combination of people I'd love to work with, a product and mission I could believe in and support—and enormous potential to learn and grow as a person. This is a fantastic company.

Sabrina
Marketing

Looking back, Care.com would have been the perfect site to use in college to find some babysitting jobs. It was hard to find a part time job to fit my class hours and a flexible babysitting schedule would have been the perfect solution.

Today, I am very excited to be part of Care.com. It's rewarding to know, that among other things, we're making a difference helping college students find work and allowing parents to have a much deserved "date night." I'm sure one day I'll be in that boat, and it's reassuring to know that I'll have Care.com to help me out. Before that happens, my boyfriend and I agree that the Housekeeping service would sure be a great help!

Nathan
Creative

During my junior year of college my grandmother underwent total knee replacement surgery. Because she is on a fixed income, it was difficult to find someone qualified to care for her at home, and she didn't want to recover at a nursing home. So, I spent my spring break with her, helping her to her physical therapy appointments and preparing her meals. It was a rewarding experience, but it made me realize just how difficult it is to find quality care.

When I'm not busy designing new web pages or helping to build a stronger brand for Care.com, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, keeping up on politics and tech trends, watching independent films, getting lost exploring the area, and spending quality time with our yellow Labrador, Hannah.

It hasn't always been easy to satisfy both my mathematical and creative interests. While earning a master's degree in math, I took creative writing classes on the side. While earning a master's degree in creative writing, I worried the left side of my brain would atrophy from disuse. The world of math textbook publishing briefly seemed like right place for me, but it wasn't until I joined the marketing team at Care.com that all of my skills were utilized, sharpened, and appreciated.

In my spare time I'm a pop-culture obsessed blogger, a competitive swimmer, and a karaoke superstar.

Stephen
Operations

When I was growing up, both my parents worked so they arranged after school pick-ups and sitting duties with our extended family. We are grateful that our family was able to provide reliable and trustworthy care and that they lived nearby. I'm not sure what we would have done without our extended family. Luckily, Care.com exists today to help families that aren't so fortunate to have other family members close by to help.

When I'm not working at Care.com supporting the technology infrastructure, my wife and I enjoy spending time with family and friends, cooking, working on our home and traveling.

Spending time together is important to my family's happiness. On weekends, we like to spend time at my parent's farm, helping with chores and the operation of the farm. We also enjoy traveling and learning about different cultures and customs. Recently, I started to learn how to swim so I can teach my son to enjoy water sports.

Nelson
Creative

My husband and I have 7 wonderful nieces and nephews (and one more on the way...) all under the age of 4, and I am one of 5 children myself. So, child care is a topic that hits home for me. The biggest issue for my family has always been finding someone reliable and available. A resource like Care.com is so great because it's a place to turn to for help. Things can get so hectic with a newborn, not to mention two newborns (there's a set of identical twins in that group of 7)!

When my husband and I are not traveling to the Carolinas to see the many members of our family, I am helping to build Care.com pixel by pixel.

My grandpa, who passed away last year, was a true animal lover. He was always caring for animals of all kinds, homely or helpless, wild or tame, and taught me and my siblings to follow in his footsteps. He and my grandmother lived 3,000 miles away, however, and when he got sick, it was my mom—a nurse—who we watched become helpless. When the opportunity fell in my lap to combine my journalism and startup junkie backgrounds in pursuit of educating others on care issues, I jumped in with both feet.

At home, I share "pet parenting" for a demanding, athletic, and sweet as cannoli Italian Greyhound - Whippet mix and am constantly pet sitting for family, friends, friends of friends, colleagues, the baker downstairs... any dog or cat, really, that needs affection and attention. I wear the "crazy dog person" badge with honor and distinction, and can be found most weekends at the park, the beach, or on the couch in a "snuggle pack" with my boyfriend and my dog.

Praveen
Technology

After spending a few years back in India working as Lead QA, I recently moved to the US with my wife, Asha. Moving to the US was a great learning experience and showed me how much of a challenge finding care really is. I had taken it for granted, at home in India, where extended families often live near each other—there is always help available. While am not working, I enjoy visiting and exploring new places.

Being a pet owner myself, I know that finding care is critical. Working with Care.com gives me an opportunity to help seekers with their care needs and to assist providers with a great web experience.

I'm the mother of two grown children, and a mother-in-law as well. Having been a working mom when my children were young, I know how crucial finding trustworthy child care is for families to be able to function well.

Now that my own mother is older, I'm facing all the senior care issues that we address at Care.com. I find that I'm sensitive to the complexities of this growing area of need, and grateful to be able to participate in providing information and resources to help others seeking care.

Donna
Operations

Like most moms, my child is the center of my universe. The power of my son's imagination is a constant source of wonder and fun. Recently, he went from being Super Grover, a character on Sesame Street, to Super Grover as a Jedi Knight who saved the universe. Amazing what can happen in an afternoon!

When it comes to my son's care, I want to ensure that he is in a nurturing, safe, happy environment. I love working at Care.com and creating a service that moms, just like me, can depend on. This is one Super Grover family who knows that dependable, nurturing care creates opportunities for kids to play and grow to their hearts' content.

Life has been pretty exciting for the past year since I started to work with Care.com. Working halfway around the world from India and interacting with colleagues in Massachusetts and elsewhere across the globe has been fun. It has been a terrific learning experience from a variety of perspectives.

I grew up and completed my education in Pondicherry in Southern India and my family includes my wonderful parents and a lovely sister who just got married. When I have free time I like to surf the net, watch movies and spend some time with my friends.

Steve
Finance

My wife Margo and I feel the very real burdens of the "sandwich" generation, even though overall we couldn't be more blessed with our families and our two boys. My father, who still lives at home with my mom, suffered a serious stroke a few years ago. My mother is courageously caring for him, but finding someone reliable to help her so she doesn't burn out is a major challenge.

Combine those pressures with our passion for living every possible moment we can with our kids, when you'll find us skiing, playing tennis or "jamming" in the music room -- and occasionally finding a few quiet minutes for ourselves - and you can see why we believe in a service like Care.com!