About Us

Meet Our Founder

Kiyoshi Higashibaba (they/them)

Founder & CEO

Kiyoshi has been cleaning homes since childhood and went professional in college to help pay the bills. From the beginning, their approach has been people-first—rooted in care, dignity, and emotional attunement. When they launched Baba Homecare in 2018 as a one-person operation, it quickly became clear that there was a deep need for cleaning services that were safe for LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC and actively support disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill people.

Drawing from their own experience of creating restful spaces and reclaiming rest for themself, Kiyoshi found that their work resonated with clients seeking to unmask, slow down, and take back their time and energy from grind culture. They believe everyone deserves care, and everyone deserves help.

As a disabled, Autistic, ADHD, queer, transgender, and multiracial person, Kiyoshi brings lived experience navigating 'professional intimacy', learning to honor their personhood and the dignity of those for whom they cared. With over 25 years of cleaning experience, Kiyoshi does new Homecare Tech orientation, supports operations led and is charge of billing, payments and payroll. Their holistic approach centers compassion, trust, and the belief that every person deserves to be treated with dignity—whether they’re receiving care or providing it.

After years of surviving in systems that demanded too much and gave too little, Kiyoshi found a spiritual home in the idea that Rest Is Resistance.* That belief—that rest is not a reward, but a right—infuses every part of their work.

Outside of Baba Homecare, Kiyoshi enjoys cooking for their partner, reading, and spending time outside with their beloved dog Stanley.

*We are indebted to author and leader Reverend Tricia Hersey and her writings on Rest as Resistance to capitalism and white supremacy. Please check out her blog and book!

Meet Our Team

Operations Manager

Caspian Delane (he/him)

Caspian is a queer, trans, ADHD, multiracial, and disabled nerd who brings more than four years of home healthcare experience to the Baba Homecare team. His compassion and attention to detail to shine in his position as Operations Manager. Caspian handles scheduling, training, and organizing services while still providing cleaning services. His care-centered approach and beaming enthusiasm make him a natural fit for supporting clients in creating safe, affirming spaces. Caspian is integral to the growth and energy of Baba Homecare, helping create home, relationships, and community where rest comes first.

Cas is thrilled to be part of a queer, disabled-owned business that uplifts community and honors everyone’s unique needs.

Outside of work, Cas loves watching shows and gaming with his partners, cooking, and solving puzzles.

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Shiloh Jines

Shiloh (they/them) is a neurodivergent, queer, trans archivist and librarian passionate about community. They bring their experience in elder care, event coordination, and team collaboration to the new skillset of home cleaning. Shiloh is excited about Baba Homecare's mission of rest and compassion and bringinging high quality service.

Trained as an archivist and poet, Shiloh is excited to expand their horizons by helping people make their homes a place of rest. They can relate to the need for one's home to feel comfortable, safe, and clean.

In their free time, Shiloh is a visual artist and printmaker, feminist gardener and mountain wanderer, collector of cool books and most importantly a bonafide piddler (Southern Appalachian).

Shiloh joined Baba Homecare June 2026

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Lorelei Maciejewski

Lorelei (she/her) is a queer, trans, neurodivergent punk with over five years of experience in compassionate customer service and a deep love for getting the details right. She’s passionate about organizing spaces where communities can gather and she brings that same energy and know-how to Baba Homecare, where her skills and positive attitude are celebrated.

Although this is her first professional house cleaning role, Lorelei’s commitment to community care and her focused, thoughtful approach are gifts to anyone striving to create a more restful home. She’s excited to be part of a queer-, trans-, and disabled-owned business that centers human dignity and values open, honest conversation.

In her free time, Lorelei loves all things horror, tabletop role-playing games, cooking cozy meals, and is currently learning the art of nail design.

Lorelei joined Baba Homecare in August 2025

Admin Assistant

Amari Brice-Greene

Amari (he/him) brings many years of property management experience to his role as Administrative Assistant at Baba Homecare. Amari loves, lives and works with many queer and neurodivergent people, giving him the unique ability to put them at ease. His communication style and relationship building made his transition onto the team feel seamless and easy.

After years in corporate culture, Amari is excited to be with an organization that values his work ethic and unique perspective. He values making genuine connections and looks forward to fostering those connections with Baba Homecare clients.

In his free time, Amari does yoga, plays video games, and is getting into reading.

Amari joined Baba Homecare March 2026

Baba Homecare has been freshening homes, breathing life into spaces, and building deep community connections in the greater Triangle area since 2018. What began as a one-person operation has grown into a proud trans-, queer-, disabled-, POC-owned business dedicated to creating environments rooted in dignity and care.

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