About Us
Hospitals, Physicians, Independent and Assisted Living Communities, and other Home Care Providers Refer to Catalina
Catalina In-Home Services is the premier home care provider in Southern Arizona. Locally owned and operated by the Clinco family for nearly four decades, Catalina is an award-winning company that has served thousands of Tucson families. A specialist in-home care, we are distinguished by the Catalina Care Model, which combines highest-quality caregiving, expert nursing oversight and concierge administrative management for a personalized and coordinated home care experience.
In 1981, Judy Clinco, RN realized her mother Helen needed special support. Helen was gradually becoming forgetful and frail, yet wanted to continue living independently. To stay at home, Helen needed professional structure, coordinated care, and caregivers equipped to address her specific needs. There were no providers in Tucson who could meet Judy’s standard of excellence, so she founded Catalina and developed the Catalina Care Model to serve her mother and her community. In every aspect of its function, Catalina is committed to client well being, and delivers care with the same quality and respect that Judy sought for her own mom.
As advocates for both consumers and workers, Catalina has promoted legislation that improves working conditions for caregivers, supported caregiver training opportunities in Tucson, and participated in local and national conversations on home care, aging in place, and quality of life for seniors. Catalina In-Home Services continues in its mission to set the standard of excellence for home care available in our community and we plan to continue serving the greater Tucson region long into the future.
Meet the Team
Judith Clinco, RN
Founder & President
Judith is a local and national Home-Care advocate and expert. She has received numerous awards for her work – the inaugural Southern Arizona ATHENA Award, …
the Women Who Lead Award from the University of Arizona Women’s Studies Department, Women on the Move Award from the YMCA of Tucson, and as Nurse of the Year from the Arizona Nurses’ Association. Additionally, she has been recognized by the Pima County Work Force Investment Board and the CareGiver Training Institute, the City of Tucson, Pima Community College – and as one of Tucson’s Fabulous Fifty Nurses. Clinco has received certification as a Home Care Executive by the National Association for Home Care. She remains resolute in her mission to serve elders and build a community that values and supports aging.
Sue Otis
Managing Director
Sue is charged with leading Catalina In-Home Services through a period of carefully managed growth, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to the standards of excellence…
that have placed our company in a leadership position both locally and on the national scene. Sue came to Catalina in 2012 after a 25 year career in accounting. She served as Catalina’s Chief Financial Officer before accepting the position of Managing Director at the urging of the Clinco family.
Cynthia Weadock
Admissions Director
Cynthia has been with Catalina In-Home Services since its inception in 1981. With over 40 years of experience in the home care sector, she is an expert in community resources, service decision support, precision care and the complexity of caregiver client relationships.
Demion Clinco
Vice President
Demion has received numerous awards for leadership including the Arizona Daily Star 40 under 40, Inside Tucson Business Up and Comer and Next City Vanguard. He has served in the Arizona State Legislature and serves as the Chairman of the Pima Community College Governing Board.
Judith Gilpin
RN Care Manager
Judith joined the Catalina team in 2016. With over four decades of clinical and geriatric specialty she brings compassion and sensitivity to the Catalina care model. Gilpin expertise includes communication and patient centered critical, reasoned, and reflective thinking.
Allison Miller
Human Resources
Allison holds a degree from CUNY Brooklyn College. She works closely with the Catalina caregiver team and focuses on recruitment, retention, and professional development. She brings her eclectic mix of interests and background to her interpersonal professional approach and works to empower Catalina employees.
Briggs Clinco
Coordinator & Department
Liaison
Briggs has worked at Catalina since 2015. Prior to joining the Catalina Team she worked with Doctor Patch Adams and the Gesundheit Institute organizing diplomatic and healthcare missions to communities around the globe.
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With a high intensity focus of continuity and service delivery she manages special projects while maintaining a core committed to stewarding Catalina’s values and mission.
Danielle Harding
Scheduling & Client Care Coordinator
Danielle has a professional background in logistics and scheduling. She brings a thoughtful approach to the professional caregiver – client relationship and focus on client needs and continuity of care.
Joanna Sheppard
Receptionist & Office
Manager
Joanna has a background in administrative support, communications and systems management. She provides key management support and facilitates the flow of information through the company.
