MEET THE TEAM
Ben Pak
Administrator
Ben has been in the senior care industry for the past 2 decades. He's also reserve police officer, and community advocate dedicated to serve his community. A graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, Ben opened his first small business in 1998. He later became a leader in the assisted living industry and served as an advocate for senior citizens.
In 2014 he was appointed to the Affordable Housing Commission by Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti. He also served as a deputy to California Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León. Ben also volunteers as an instructor for the American Red Cross and served on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of Rio Hondo, and the Pacific American Volunteer Association. He is a past president and zone chair of the Maywood Lions Club. Born in Korea, Ben immigrated with his family to Chile and came to the United States in 1983. He is fluent in English, Spanish, and Korean. Ben met his wife, Regina, teaching Sunday school together in their early 20s. Today they live in Porter Ranch and have two daughters. |
Debby Beer
Marketing Manager
Debby was born in New York. Since college she has worked with Seniors doing Music and Activity programs. Her passion is to help Seniors continue to lead a full life with purpose and satisfaction.
Debby met her husband Jeff 40 years ago while both were attending the University of Wisconsin. They have two grown children, both successful professionals and one 3 year old granddaughter. Most important to Debby is to be together with the entire family, preferably on a California beach. |
Akiko SadamotoSenior Care Manager
Originally from Osaka, Japan, Akiko specializes in working with the Japanese and Japanese-American community.
She loves to share her interests and talents with seniors. Akiko, a classically trained pianist, volunteers her time performing for seniors at a handful of local retirement homes in LA. A certified yoga and pilates instructor, she has also developed programs designed specifically for seniors. |
Kirsten PannellOffice Manager
Kirsten discovered her love of caring for others when she became the primary caregiver for her grandmother.
Kirsten is completing her training to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. When not at work or school, you might find Kirsten playing miniature golf with her 4 year old son. She considers mini-golf a sport and hopes to go "pro" one day. |
ABOUT US
PACE Care is a senior care management company. We help families develop solutions for the long-term care needs of their elderly relatives. We are a California certified Home Care Agency.
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PACE Care is a subsidiary of Pacific Asian Consortium in Employment (PACE), Inc., one of the largest non-profit organizations in the U.S. serving the Asian-Pacific Islander Community.
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PACE Care is funded through a grant from the US Department of Health and Human Services to provide culturally competent long-term care for seniors in Los Angeles and provide meaningful employment to area residents
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OUR MISSIONOur mission is to provide an exceptional caregiving experience to make life more wonderful.
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OUR VISIONOur vision is simple: That people live well and thrive as they age.
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FROM THE BEACHES
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TO THE VALLEYS
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WE SERVE ALL OF LOS ANGELES
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