our Team.

Modern Minders is committed to service, we are dedicated to supporting families, family values, and childcare providers.  Here at Modern Minders we keep it all in the family!

We treat the privacy of our clients with complete confidentiality and discretion.

Kate Granchelli | CEO & Founder

Kate believes that exceptional private home staffing begins with understanding people—not just résumés.

Raised near Buffalo, New York, in a large, close-knit family, Kate learned early the importance of trust, communication, and having the right support system in place. She began her career as a professional nanny for high-profile families in Las Vegas before expanding her work to Los Angeles and New York, giving her rare, firsthand insight into the placement process from both the candidate and family perspectives.

With more than 18 years of experience in private home staffing, Kate has worked with celebrities, executives, professional athletes, and creative leaders to build strong, reliable household teams. After serving as Director of Recruiting for a leading Los Angeles agency, she founded Modern Minders Creative Childcare and Staffing Solutions—a boutique, referral-based agency dedicated to thoughtful, highly personalized placements that are built to last.

While childcare remains at the core of Modern Minders, Kate and her team place a wide range of private home professionals, including Nannies, Newborn Care Specialists, Family Assistants, Housekeepers, Estate Managers, and Chefs. Known for her hands-on, relationship-driven approach, Kate works closely with both families and candidates to ensure every placement feels aligned, supported, and successful.

Outside of her work, Kate is passionate about mentoring local youth, advocating for arts education, and spending time with her French Bulldogs—Bodi, Ziggy, and Otto. Whether supporting families in building exceptional household teams or guiding professionals toward the right next step in their careers, Kate brings experience, care, and intention to every relationship.

Bodi G. | First Office Assistant

Bodi became a member of the Modern Minders team when he was just 12 weeks old, and we are thrilled to have him with us. His friendly personality makes new talent feel welcome with a warm sniff and lots of kisses. His infectious smile can melt anyone's heart. Apart from being French, Bodi is skilled in snuggling, sniffing, chasing the mailman, pretending to be a pig, and keeping feet warm. He has a habit of eating pens and loves sitting on computers (We mean typing, of course!) When Bodi is not at the office, he enjoys spending time with his brother Ziggy, sleeping, playing with his stuffed animals, and creating his own line of bow ties for other Frenchies.

Ziggy G. | Second Office Assistant

Ziggy became a part of the Modern Minders team when he was only 8 weeks old, in 2022. We're incredibly grateful that he did, as Ziggy is Bodi's loyal companion and the most affectionate little dog you'll ever meet. Besides being French, and Bodi's biggest fan, Ziggy is an expert at snuggling, exploring, chasing Bodi, getting zoomies, and hiding under tables to surprise you by jumping out at your feet. When not at the office, Ziggy enjoys spending time with his "brother" Bodi, running around the backyard like a madman, and learning new tricks. We just adore him!