Meet the Heart Behind Caring Transitions of Mill Creek, Everett & Snohomish

Christine Visser

After more than 20 years working in merchandising, e-commerce, finance, and sales, I launched Caring Transitions of Mill Creek, Everett & Snohomish in January 2022—driven by both professional experience and a deeply personal story.

At 19, I found myself as the Executor of my father’s estate. He was a hoarder, and navigating that overwhelming process left a lasting impact on me. It’s what makes this work so personal—and why I’m especially drawn to helping families facing similar challenges today.

Before starting Caring Transitions of Mill Creek, Everett & Snohomish, I also spent time working in the funeral industry, where I learned the value of empathy, dignity, and calm during difficult life transitions. These experiences shaped how I built this business—with sustainability, compassion, and community at its core. Today, I’m proud to lead a team that approaches each client with kindness and understanding, and I’m deeply committed to fostering a culture that values people just as much as the work we do.

I'm a proud mom to two amazing kids—Nico (8) and Riley (5)—who occasionally join me on job sites. They’ve grown up seeing the heart behind this work, and they’re already learning what it means to care for people and the planet.

Maddie Guasch

I’m still fairly new to the team, but supporting people through life’s transitions has always felt like a natural fit for me. As Senior Project Manager at Caring Transitions, I support clients through some of life’s biggest changes — from downsizing and relocating to sorting through decades of memories.

One of my favorite parts of the job is getting to walk alongside clients from start to finish. That full-circle connection allows space for conversation, emotion, and meaningful moments I truly cherish.

My biggest inspiration is my 82-year-old grandmother, Linda — one of my closest friends and the heart behind why I do this work. She’s living with dementia, and while the journey has had its challenges, it’s also deepened our bond in ways I never expected.

Outside of work, I spend as much time as I can exploring the outdoors with my dog, Rican — a six-year-old pit bull with a big heart and bigger love for beach walks.

Alie Byland

Krystal Reiley

I was drawn to this type of work becuase of the flexibility it provides and being able to work independently. I enjoy photography and this job allows me to play in that space creating lots for our online auctions. I thrive in working "behind the scenes" and this job allows me to dive into the details of every day items in our client's homes, researching their value and learning something new every day.

My dog, Kodie has even joined me on jobs as client's allow him. Outside of work, we watch his favorite shows on conspiracy theories, snuggling on the couch and going for long walks in the dark.

Sonja Stewart

I recently navigated the loss of a parent and was entrenched in the process of sorting through their belongings and deciding which items had sentimental value and which could be let go of. The process, while overwhelming, made me realize I had a naturally calm approach to tackling the "stuff of our lives" and supporting aging seniors as they navigate their next chapter.

I love working with seniors and thrive when I can help create a personalized space for our clients through decluttering items and decorating their homes through thoughtfully placed furniture, even hanging pictures on the walls. I love what we do and look forward to coming into work each day. The team calls me "mom" and our culture has truly created a family environment where I'm proud of the work we do.

Laura Duffy