Guiding Light: Our Mission
At Guiding Light Senior Advocates, we believe that every senior deserves a place where they can thrive and every family deserves a partner in navigating the complexities of senior care. Our journey began with a simple yet profound vision: to provide compassionate, professional advocacy and placement services that illuminate the path forward for families in Tidewater, Virginia, and North East North Carolina. We strive to simplify overwhelming decisions, advocate for our families best interest, and connect them with safe, supoprtive, communities where they can thrive.
Kori Harrell
Co-Founder
Kori discovered her love for seniors while growing up with her grandparents and caring for them as they aged. She later worked at an elder law firm and became a Certified Senior Advisor, deepening her knowledge of senior care and advocacy. Kori is passionate about making sure seniors and their families feel seen, heard, and supported through every step of the journey. She lives in Currituck, NC, and spends her free time gardening, baking bread, reading, and enjoying life with her husband and their dogs.
Ally Adams
Co-Founder, Certified Senior Advocate
Ally is a certified paralegal and certified senior advisor with a background in social work. For the past 5 years, she has supported seniors and their families as a senior long-term care paralegal, helping them navigate complex care and legal decisions. Before that, she worked closely with older adults on Medicaid applications, guiding them through every step with patience and care. In her free time, Ally enjoys creating art in many forms and spending time with her three kids, her partner, and her cats. Her artsy, whimsical spirit brings warmth and creativity to every senior she serves.
Where We Serve
Tidewater, Virginia
We provide compassionate advocacy and specialized placement services across the Hampton Roads region. Our dedicated team supports families navigating Memory Care, Assisted Living, Private and Home Care, Nursing, and Skilled Nursing options throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Portsmouth
North East North Carolina
Extending our reach beyond Virginia, we also serve families in North East North Carolina. We offer specialized advocacy and transition support for seniors in the Elizabeth City, Moyock, Currituck, and Outer Banks area, ensuring that families have access to high-quality care resources and professional guidance.