Aaron Alarcon, PhD
Dr. Alarcon served most recently as the Executive Director of the Community Services Bureau of Contra Costa County. Prior to that, he was the Executive Director of the In-Home Supportive Services Public Authority of Marin County, a public agency that provides in-home care to older adults and individuals with disabilities. He has also served as the Guardianship Program Director for individuals who are no longer able to make decisions about their health, finances, and safety in El Paso and Fort Worth, TX.
Dr. Alarcon earned his B.A. in Public Relations from the University of Texas at El Paso, his master’s degree in public administration from the University of North Texas, and recently completed his PhD in Public Policy and Administration at Walden University. Dr. Alarcon is an immigrant, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, and a former undocumented person. He knows first-hand the hurdles that marginalized populations face daily in this country, and he is deeply committed to advancing systemic changes.
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Marisol Calvo
Marisol Calvo leads all human resource functions for Family Eldercare to support the strategic and operational performance of the organization. In conjunction with the CEO and leadership team Marisol develops comprehensive human capital strategies for the organization. Marisol has been with Family Eldercare since 2021 and comes from the private sector. Marisol’s passion and commitment to the clients we serve drew her to Family Eldercare where she can help make a difference behind the scenes. Marisol is also a member of the LQBTQ community and co-sponsors Family Eldercares DEI Council as well as the DEI initiatives for the organization. Marisol obtained a B.S. in Human Resources Management and has been a member of SHRM since 2017 while serving on the mentoring committee for the Austin, TX chapter.
Emily Habermehl, LMSW
Emily Habermehl has been with Family Eldercare since 2012. Emily graduated from The University of Texas at Austin and received her Master of Social Work with honors in 2007. Emily started as an Intake Coordinator in the In-Home Care program at Family Eldercare before becoming a Team Lead, and then Manager of Service Coordination. She is now the Senior Director of Supportive Services. Emily has worked in the social services field in Austin for over 23 years and has worked at the American Cancer Society, the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, The Right Step substance abuse rehab facility, and has been a dedicated volunteer to many other organizations and agencies. Her special interests are Aging In Place programing for older adults and accessibility to mental health and substance misuse disorder treatment.
Meghan Jones, CFRE
Educated in International Studies at the University of Evansville, Indiana, Meghan Jones has worked in Austin’s nonprofit sector for more than 20 years. Coordinating volunteer services while in college, after graduation she moved to Austin to serve as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Big Brothers of Sisters of Central Texas. She then worked for a variety of nonprofits from long established national organizations to those new to fundraising including Planned Parenthood, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Wayside Schools and half Helen.
Meghan is experienced at building and maintaining relationships with major donors, planning and executing large and small events, and writing and managing foundation grants. At Family Eldercare, Meghan will use all of these skills to create strategic fundraising initiatives that will increase unrestricted funding for the organization.
In her free time, Meghan enjoys baking delicious gluten free cakes and spending time with her partner and their dog.
Dale Shira, TxCG
Dale Shira is the Senior Director for Guardianship and Financial Advocacy at Family Eldercare. The Guardianship program provides services, based on court-initiated referrals, for over 325 individuals. Guardianship specialists are licensed by the Texas regulator, JBCC, and promote and protect the well-being of individuals we serve, while preserving their independence and their right to make decisions. The Financial Advocacy program offers supportive services such as acting as Representative Payee for those in need of assistance with managing their financial affairs.
Dale started in the Guardianship program as a specialist, and has worked as a supervisor and program manager at Family Eldercare. Dale has been an Austin resident since 2011, joining the area after four years in the Air Force working in communications. Prior to Family Eldercare, Dale worked at a nonprofit connecting individuals who have cancer with supportive resources.
Dale enjoys spending his downtime hiking around the trails of Austin (especially St. Edwards Park) with his wife, daughter, and the family Corgi.
Linda Zamora
Linda Zamora leads the Housing and Homelessness Services team at Family Eldercare, bringing extensive experience in the successful operation of housing programs. With a deep commitment to providing essential services to unhoused communities, Linda’s work is both a professional calling and a reflection of her personal values and passion. She takes great pride in championing this mission and advocating for solutions that support our most vulnerable neighbors.
Throughout her career, Linda has built strong partnerships with federal, state, city, and quasi-governmental funders, ensuring compliance and the effective execution of housing programs. Her leadership in managing and overseeing housing initiatives has contributed to meaningful, sustainable impacts in communities. Linda remains dedicated to advancing this critical work for years to come.