What Kapwa means to us:
In Tagalog (Filipino), kapwa loosely translates to “fellow human” or “kindred spirit” — but it’s more than that.
It’s a belief that we are all deeply interconnected; that your wellbeing is tied to mine. We are not meant to go through the hardest parts of life alone.
At Kapwa AllCare, we lovingly build caregiving support around that truth. Not just services or checklists — but care that reflects our shared humanity.
We also know caregiving often lands on the shoulders of high-functioning, heart-led women — many juggling professional lives and family care.
While our support is open to everyone, we honor this reality and hold space for the quiet strength and complexity it takes to lead and live fully as a woman in all her varied roles.
They step in quietly — out of love, duty, or because there’s no one else.
For me, it really ramped up during the pandemic: helping my parents move from New York to Maryland, managing the sale of their home and surviving two NY floods (?) — all from afar, while working full-time and raising two boys.
Then came the unexpected loss of my sister-in-law — a heartbreak that opened my eyes to just how much invisible labor holds a family together. Suddenly, I wasn’t just supporting my parents. I was helping my brother and nephew navigate everything left unsaid and undone.
That’s when I knew: this is happening everywhere.
And most people are carrying it alone.
Founder & Care Systems Strategist
Dr. Grace is a Filipina American public health researcher turned caregiving systems strategist.
With a PhD in Epidemiology and over 25 years in HIV, behavior change, and systems-level care, she’s seen firsthand what it means to support others through health, loss, and transition.
After stepping into care for her own aging parents, Grace realized that the invisible labor of caregiving — especially for women of color — needed a new kind of infrastructure. So she created it.
Director of Coaching & Relational Wellbeing
Kelly brings over two decades of experience in personal development and coaching. He specializes in helping clients strengthen communication, stay grounded in their values, and navigate caregiving without losing themselves or their relationships.
In his role, Kelly supports Kapwa AllCare clients (and their partners) in navigating difficult conversations, setting shared expectations, and staying connected through the chaos of care.
He also offers a grounded male perspective to a caregiving world often shouldered by women — creating space for emotional integrity, and sustainable connections. Kelly has supported clients from a wide range of backgrounds and identities, including strong, high-achieving women and LGBTQ+ individuals, always honoring each person's uqnique story and needs.
