Jami is the co-owner of ABC Nannies & Domestics, Inc. – a full-service household staffing agency based in Colorado – as well as three successful Jovie childcare franchises in Denver, Boulder and Fort Collins, Colorado. A 20+ year veteran in the household staffing and recruiting industry, Jami has spearheaded all divisions of her companies, including backup care, temporary childcare and long-term placements. Dedicated to empowering other entrepreneurs and advancing the household staffing industry as a whole, Jami joined the APNA Board of Directors in 2009. During her tenure, she’s served as the Membership Chair, Conference Co-Chair, Vice President and is currently the acting President of the organization. She believes that together we are stronger, in business and beyond, and she leads her businesses, and APNA, with purpose, heart and a passion for positively impacting the lives of those around her.
Erika Slade is an industry innovator with over 20 years of combined experience. She is the owner of E-Nanny, a nanny agency and childcare concierge service based out of Oklahoma. She is also the owner of E-Granny, a sitter service and Mini Poppins, a babysitting training camp for kids. For the last 9 years she has dedicated her time to educating nannies, supporting families, and raising the status quo. She is the CEO of EN-Tellect Coaching, a professional development hub and company culture accelerator. She is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 small businesses program and has served for the last two years as a mentor for the Goldman Sachs Black in Business initiative. Concurrently for the last two years, she has served on the board of APNA (The Association of Premier Nanny Agencies) as the Education chair. Her love of teaching is evident as Erika has presented in conferences and platforms across the United States from local MOPS groups and small businesses to Nanny Agency Schools and corporate board meetings. She is recognized as a respected voice in the industry and has been interviewed for articles ranging from local publications to Parents Magazine. She is the proud mother of 3 children and has been married for over 17 years. Erika is known for helping all those she comes in contact with to find their voice, own their path, and excel in their given industry.
Wendy Sachs is the CEO and founder of Philadelphia Nanny Network (PNN) She has been a member of APNA since 2011 and is a founding member of the International Nanny Association (INA). For APNA she is secretary. For INA she served as a board member and executive board member: Secretary, four term President and two term Co-President. During her career, she has lobbied on Capitol Hill regarding the au pair programs, became a nationally recognized expert on child care and has given more than 500 interviews to network television, national magazines and leading newspapers including the Wall Street Journal, Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Times, NBC, CNBC and CNN, the Today Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show. As an active industry participant, she presents webinars and workshops for agencies, parents, and caregivers. Currently, she is a consultant to start up agencies. Her agency is the premier resource for hiring nannies and babysitters in Philadelphia and its suburbs, as well as the primary provider of Corporate Back Up Child Care for PA, DE, NY, MD, VA, DC, CT and MA. Having established the Elite Nanny Program, PNN employs over 190 “Staff Nannies”, “Substitute Nannies” and “Now Nannies”. Sachs earned her undergraduate degree from Simmons College and her MBA from the University of Miami. She is also an alumni scholar of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses entrepreneur program and an active member of Entrepreneur Organization. Though her children are grown, when they were young, she was a nanny employer.
As the proud father of two busy young kids, Jay seeks to leverage his experience in personal finance and corporate operations roles to simplify household payroll and tax filing for families. Jay started his career as a financial planner and investment consultant at Merrill Lynch before moving to the Private Wealth Management group at UBS. He later spent four years at the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), serving as a Special Advisor in the Cyber Division and in the Director’s Office. Jay has a BA in Economics from Yale University and an MBA from Georgetown University.
Kim Winblood, Owner of Mom’s Best Friend for Dallas and Ft. Worth, bought the north Texas franchise in July of 2000 and the Vail, Beaver Creek franchise in 2012. Originally from California but raised in Houston, Kim received her bachelor’s degree at Texas A&M University and then went on to achieve her master’s degree at Dallas Theological Seminary. Before purchasing Mom’s Best Friend of Dallas/Ft. Worth, Kim was a household manager and subsequently a teacher for 10 years where she taught Health and coached soccer. She has been an integral part of the growth of MBF Dallas. Her leadership abilities and tremendous communication skills have helped to make MBF Dallas/Ft. Worth the top household staffing agency in the Metroplex and have made her a leader in the industry. Kim is married to Jim Winblood, CEO of Mom’s Best Friend Dallas/Ft. Worth, and they have two beautiful college aged daughters.
Barbara Kline is the President of White House Nannies, Inc. the family-operated, full-service agency that provides permanent and temp nannies, household managers, corporate backup, and event care as well as chefs to DC, MD, and VA families and businesses. Since starting her agency in 1985, Barbara has survived six administrations starting with Ronald Reagan. She feels strongly that children should not be held accountable for their parents’ political preferences and deserve only the best childcare available. Barbara has always championed nannies by providing free training with experts and was the first agency owner to advocate for employer contribution to nanny health insurance. At the same time, she is focused on educating parents on how to be good employers in their own homes to ensure lasting relationships. As a leading expert in the industry, Barbara is frequently called upon by local and national media. She has been featured as a leading nanny expert on Good Morning America, CNN, NPR (All Things Considered) and on Fox as “Power Person of the Week.” She has been quoted in the Washington Post and New York Times. Barbara is the author of the book White House Nannies (Penguin/Tarcher 2005). She is a current member of INA and a former board member and served as Chair of the APNA Ethics Committee before becoming President.
Lindsay Rose serves as the President of Mom’s Best Friend Dallas/Ft. Worth/Vail Sitters and Co-Owner of Scout Reference. She is a native Texan, born and raised in Dallas/Ft. Worth where she still resides with her college sweetheart and their two little boys. Lindsay has extensive experience managing large teams of employees, building her own businesses, and pushing the ceiling of growth in all levels of owning and operating businesses and organizations. A proud graduate of Dallas Baptist University, Lindsay’s education in Business Administration, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and Finance only furthers her knowledge and background in creating strong business structures that promote growth.
Bayly Silverman is CEO and Founder of Your Happy Nest Nanny & Babysitting Agency which operates in Atlanta, GA, Charleston, SC and Charlotte, NC. Your Happy Nest was founded in 2012 in Atlanta, GA and her agency has since helped hundreds of families find trusted and professional nannies, newborn care specialists and babysitters. Bayly has a degree in Marketing and Communication from the University of North Carolina in Asheville. She loves many aspects of running her business but one of her favorite parts of owning a business is marketing, branding and social media. Bayly currently resides in her hometown of Charleston, SC with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time at the beach, trying new restaurants, cooking and traveling.
Originally from upstate New York, Dara has dedicated over 30 years to working in the domestic sector. Her extensive hands-on experience within the service industry, alongside her education and a deep compassion for others, have established her as a leader in domestic staffing in Southern California. Dara’s profound understanding of the service industry is rooted in her diverse background, which includes more than 20 years in nanny roles and 9 years teaching preschool (holding a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature). This combination of experiences has equipped her with a unique skillset and deep insight into the complex needs of household staffing. Dara has built her career and company on a foundation of aiding others, earning her widespread respect and trust from clients, which bolstered her confidence to found Seaside Nannies. She believes strongly in providing families with quality, dedicated individuals to ensure their households operate seamlessly. Over the past two decades, while developing, operating, and growing Seaside, Dara’s expertise has expanded significantly, making her Southern California’s trusted expert in successful client staffing and recruitment. Seaside Staffing Company now covers the full range of domestic services, including placements for housekeepers, chefs, personal assistants, and house management.
Sarah Washburn is the proud owner and founder of The Washburn Agency in Boston, MA. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Endicott College, she has propelled the agency to be widely recognized as one of Boston’s top household staffing firms. Sarah has a unique perspective on the placement process through her experience as a Nanny and Personal Assistant as well as having employed Nannies for her own children. Residing North of Boston, Sarah loves to spend her free time exploring the world with her husband and two young sons.
Harry Jones has a national and international focus in his practice; he guides general counsel and HR departments through 50-state and complex cross-border issues, particularly in Europe, Africa and Latin America. For over 25 years, Harry has advised and defended employers, including dozens of jury trials. Additionally, Harry has led more than 80 high-profile investigations on behalf of school districts, cities, colleges and private institutions. He also provides day-to-day advice to human resources professionals on hiring, training, pay, discipline and termination, including a specialty in dealing with complex c-suite misconduct issues. He has led the national class action defense of wage and hour cases; and has aggressively protected business interests from unfair competition. Harry has been named as a Texas Super Lawyer, perennially. We are happy to be able to offer Harry and his team’s legal expertise at discounted rates to APNA Member agencies who seek legal counsel.
With 35 years in private service, Kellie Geres is an industry veteran specializing in working with divorced parents, transitioning to household management and now works with agencies and industry organizations providing consulting, small business and social media services. Kellie joined APNA in 2014 as the Executive Assistant overseeing communications, social media, special projects and assisting with conference. In addition to working with APNA, Kellie serves co-chair for National Nanny Recognition Week (NNRW) and maintains several industry blogs including Regarding Nannies and Nanny Trainings. Kellie was named the 1997 International Nanny Association Nanny of the Year, and in 2014 was honored with the Domestic Estate Management Association Lifetime Achievement Award. She has presented at several industry events including Nannypalooza, INA, and National Nanny Training Day and has been interviewed for television, print and radio. Kellie resides in the Washington, DC metro area. When not wearing her many hats in this industry, she enjoys traveling, reading and a really good glass of wine.