Lila Gissing was born and raised in Nepal and has spent the last 25 years living in the United States. Her life’s work has been shaped by compassion, justice, and a deep belief that every person deserves dignity, safety, and belonging.

In Nepal, Lila created multiple safe homes for women and children impacted by human trafficking. These homes became places where children found safety, women rediscovered their dignity, and vulnerable people were given the chance to rebuild their lives. Her commitment to care was also shaped by being raised by her grandmother and by a culture that teaches deep respect for elders. For Lila, caring for the elderly is not optional. It is a responsibility and an honor.

After coming to the United States, Lila continued her work in service and advocacy. She worked with the Salvation Army and in social services in Seattle, then later with Washington State Aging and Home and Community Services and the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA). Through these roles, she saw firsthand the growing need for homes where elderly adults and people with disabilities could receive not only support, but true dignity, belonging, and community.

Lila was deeply moved by what she observed. She saw how often elders in Western culture are overlooked, isolated, or treated without the honor they deserve. She also visited multiple adult family homes and listened closely to families share their experiences, concerns, and hopes for something better. That vision became the foundation for Reimagine Adult Family Homes.

Together with her business partner, Billy Sarno, Lila helped shape a new vision for care. They talked, they prayed, and they committed themselves to creating a home that would change the way adult family homes are experienced by residents and families alike.

Lila brings a rare combination of nonprofit leadership, social service experience, cultural wisdom, and heartfelt compassion to Reimagine Adult Family Homes. Her vision is to create a place where elders and people with disabilities are treated with dignity, surrounded by belonging, and cared for in a true community. For Lila, this work is more than a profession. It is a calling to provide homes where people are seen, honored, and loved.

Ms. Ghising obtained her BA Degree in Bangalore, India, and Masters Degree in Social and Civic Entrepreneurship (MASCE) at Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, Washington.