2824 N Power Rd, Suite 109, Mesa, Arizona 85215

Led with Heart and Expertise

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Araceli Gutierrez

Sr. Regional Director of Operations

For nearly 25 years, Araceli Gutierrez has dedicated her career to helping seniors live safely, comfortably, and with dignity in the place they call home. She believes that exceptional care begins with genuine human connection — and she has made it her life’s work to ensure that the clients and caregivers her teams serve feel seen, valued, and supported.

As Senior Regional Director of Operations, Araceli leads with heart, transparency, and authenticity. She is a strong advocate for caregivers, recognizing them as the eyes, ears, and hearts of the organization — the ones who bring comfort, companionship, and compassion to every home they enter. Her leadership is rooted in creating positive, people-first environments where teams feel empowered to grow and deliver their very best.

Throughout her career, Araceli has overseen all facets of home care operations. She has designed and launched initiatives that strengthen care delivery and build operational excellence — always with the goal of improving outcomes for clients and supporting the professionals who make aging in place possible.

For Araceli, home care isn’t just a profession — it’s a calling. Her unwavering commitment to the delivery of exceptional care continues to inspire those she leads and serves throughout Southern California, Texas and Arizona.

Away from work, Araceli enjoys relaxing on the beach with a great read and cherishing meaningful time with her family.

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Steve Trejo

General Manager

Steve Trejo, CDP, is the General Manager for TheKey in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing extensive experience in sales leadership, operations management, and team development within senior services. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Arizona State University and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, reflecting his commitment to specialized, high-quality care for older adults. Steve's career spans operational oversight, sales process development, and training leadership, with a focus on building accountable, high-performing teams. His expertise includes strengthening market presence, refining service delivery systems, and mentoring professionals to achieve measurable growth while maintaining compassionate standards of care. As a dementia-certified leader, he prioritizes education, cognitive wellness, and thoughtful support for families navigating complex care decisions. Steve leads with energy, clarity, and a team-first mindset. He is dedicated to ensuring older adults in the Greater Phoenix community receive personalized, dignified care that supports independence and quality of life at home.

Our Care Team

Dedicated Professionals Who Know Your Community

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Trista Mills

Client Success Manager

Trista Mills is a Client Success Manager at TheKey in Mesa, Arizona, where she assists families in coordinating in-home care for older adults. Trista focuses on learning about each client’s daily routines, preferences, and support needs to help shape care plans that fit naturally into their lives.

She partners with caregivers and care teams to keep services aligned as needs change. Known for her approachable style and strong communication, Trista helps families feel supported while ensuring clients receive dependable, personalized care at home.

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Find Your Perfect Match

Through our TheKeyMatch™ process, we take time to understand your routines, interests, and communication style so we can find a caregiver who is a welcome presence in your life. Whether you prefer someone quiet and steady or outgoing and chatty, someone who loves cooking or gardening, or someone who shares your sense of humor, we match on the details that make care feel comfortable, not clinical.

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Explore Careers at TheKey of The East Valley

We're always looking for compassionate, reliable caregivers who want to make a real difference in people's lives. If you're interested in joining TheKey The East Valley team, we'd love to hear from you.

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Let's Find Your Care Team

Connect with our The East Valley team today. We'll take time to understand your needs, answer your questions, and introduce you to the caregiver who's right for you.