Vision & values
OUR VISION: To support families and individuals, especially those dealing with life-limiting illnesses plan for end of life.
OUR MISSION: Comfort Homesake's mission is to increase national awareness about aging through research, education, training, and advance health care planning...until every family is prepared. Our day-to-day focus is on implementing this mission in disenfranchised communities, with a specific focus on diverse seniors and the medically frail.
Board of Directors
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Founder, Chair
Ms. Ababio is a skilled administrator with over 25 years’ experience managing complex systems infrastructure projects. Marilyn is a leader in the development of cultural relevant programs. She is a rare combination of visionary and architect. A graduate of UCLA, and Occidental College, Ms. Ababio is a presenter and particip
Founder, Chair
Ms. Ababio is a skilled administrator with over 25 years’ experience managing complex systems infrastructure projects. Marilyn is a leader in the development of cultural relevant programs. She is a rare combination of visionary and architect. A graduate of UCLA, and Occidental College, Ms. Ababio is a presenter and participant on issues of advanced health care planning and practices.
Nandi Marie Davis, B.A
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Co - Founder,Managing Director
Nandi is the youngest of five siblings & grew up in Oakland, CA. Her 15+ year career began as a peer educator and mentor for GIRLS INC, where she educated and counseled girls in her community on making more informed life decisions .She is the managing director of Comfort Homesake and has a degree in biology from San Francisco State University.
Cynthia Burnett, B.S, MS
Marilyn Ababio, B.A, M.P.A
Cynthia Burnett, B.S, MS
Director
Cynthia Burnett has over 20 years of consulting expertise in the areas of organization management, strategic planning, and fund development. In 2007 she incorporated her practice as Burnett Consulting Associates, LLC (BCA) www.bcabiz.com.
BCA supports the growth and sustainability of community-based organizations, small businesse
Director
Cynthia Burnett has over 20 years of consulting expertise in the areas of organization management, strategic planning, and fund development. In 2007 she incorporated her practice as Burnett Consulting Associates, LLC (BCA) www.bcabiz.com.
BCA supports the growth and sustainability of community-based organizations, small businesses, and public benefit programs that endeavor to promote economic opportunity, social cohesion, and good health. Cynthia has a B.A. in Sociology from Sacramento State University (1993), a Masters in Human Resources and Organization Development from the University of San Francisco (2003) and several professional certifications.
Board of Directors
Kimberly Habi
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Director, Partner, and Director of Volunteers
Kimberly Habi is currently the founder of Hummingbird Haven,ones' a place for families, especially those families of military Veterans, to have space where they can feel comfortable discussing their emotions, cares, and concerns surrounding their loved ones Trauma and PTSD. Kim is currently pu
Director, Partner, and Director of Volunteers
Kimberly Habi is currently the founder of Hummingbird Haven,ones' a place for families, especially those families of military Veterans, to have space where they can feel comfortable discussing their emotions, cares, and concerns surrounding their loved ones Trauma and PTSD. Kim is currently pursuing her Doctorate Degree in Marriage, Family, and Clinical Psychology at Arizona State University. Her focus on military Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Secondary Traumatic Stress Disorder (STSD) makes her an asset to millions of families who have loved ones suffering from this disease.
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Director
Dr. Jamila Dugan is a leadership coach, learning facilitator, and researcher. Her professional experience is rooted in education with roles at the teacher, leader, and consultant level. She currently serves as a leadership coach with TNTP in the Pathway to Leadership in Urban Schools program. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psyc
Director
Dr. Jamila Dugan is a leadership coach, learning facilitator, and researcher. Her professional experience is rooted in education with roles at the teacher, leader, and consultant level. She currently serves as a leadership coach with TNTP in the Pathway to Leadership in Urban Schools program. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Fresno State University, a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from George Mason University, and a doctorate in Education Leadership for Equity from University of California, Berkeley.
Dr. Annie Haynes
Jamila Dugan, Ed.PHD
Dr. Annie Haynes
Director
Dr. Haynes is a Family Medicine physician with a passion for caring for patients and their families through all stages of life. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota and then completed her specialty training in Family Medicine at Harbor UCLA County Hospital in Los Angeles. She is now
Director
Dr. Haynes is a Family Medicine physician with a passion for caring for patients and their families through all stages of life. She received her undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Minnesota and then completed her specialty training in Family Medicine at Harbor UCLA County Hospital in Los Angeles. She is now back home in Kansas City, MO, where she provides primary care full-time in one of the city's most underserved healthcare deserts.
Board of Directors
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Director
Raymond A. Sales, Esq. is a former managing partner of Chapman and Cutler (Chicago, Illinois), Powell, Goldstein, Frazier & Murphy (Atlanta, Georgia), and the minority-owned Sales, Goodloe, & Golden (Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami), specializing, at each firm, in public finance, with particular interest in housing and community/eco
Director
Raymond A. Sales, Esq. is a former managing partner of Chapman and Cutler (Chicago, Illinois), Powell, Goldstein, Frazier & Murphy (Atlanta, Georgia), and the minority-owned Sales, Goodloe, & Golden (Atlanta, Chicago, and Miami), specializing, at each firm, in public finance, with particular interest in housing and community/economic development law and finance, on behalf of numerous state and local government agencies and instrumentalities in Illinois, Indiana, Georgia, Florida and Texas.
C. Ali Sharif
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Director
C. Ali Sharif, Director of Product and Innovation for TuneCore Social. Leading a team through inception, development, delivery, and day-to-day management of TuneCore’s Digital social product. TuneCore Social was re-conceived as a mobile-first Artist Development tool dedicated to helping independent artists build audiences and
Director
C. Ali Sharif, Director of Product and Innovation for TuneCore Social. Leading a team through inception, development, delivery, and day-to-day management of TuneCore’s Digital social product. TuneCore Social was re-conceived as a mobile-first Artist Development tool dedicated to helping independent artists build audiences and drive online and offline revenue.
Mr. Sharif lends his distinctive talent for multi-media communication to Comfort Homesake's mission, providing another unique approach to culturally relevant advanced healthcare planning.
Adam White
Raymond A. Sales, Esq
Adam White
Director
Adam White, earned a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology in May 2024 from University of California, Berkeley. Currently a medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Adam brings a strong commitment to community service and patient advocacy with experience as a Crisis Counselor at the National Suicide Hotli
Director
Adam White, earned a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology in May 2024 from University of California, Berkeley. Currently a medical student at Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS), Adam brings a strong commitment to community service and patient advocacy with experience as a Crisis Counselor at the National Suicide Hotline, Health Advocate at Highland Hospital, and volunteer for Comfort Homesake.