01 Our team

The people in the home — and why that matters.

We hire for warmth first and train the rest. Every person on this page has been with us long enough to be family to our residents.

PHOTO · Evelyn Moreno, RN

Founder & Director of Nursing

22 years in developmental disability care. Opened A Mother's Dream in 2018 after her own family's search for the right home came up short.

PHOTO · Marcus Tate

Operations & Family Liaison

Former special-ed coordinator. Your first call, and the person who keeps families in the loop week after week.

PHOTO · Dr. Priya Shah

Consulting Psychiatrist

Board-certified in developmental psychiatry. On-site monthly; on-call always.