Janelle Cardoso

Janelle Cardoso is a visionary who sees beauty and potential in every situation. A genuine people person with service at her core, she enjoys meeting others and helping them achieve their real estate dreams.
Janelle joined the Thrive team as a client concierge in 2020, after more than 25 years of success in the hospitality industry. Now a licensed Realtor®, she is excited to bring her customer-centric skills and service-based spirit into the world of real estate, where she supports clients as a valued member of their buying and selling processes.
Janelle developed her outgoing, hardworking personality through her diverse life experiences. Growing up in a military family, she adored spending her formative years in Japan and developed a deep respect for our country’s servicemen and servicewomen at an early age. She also spent more than two decades as a competitive figure skater and coach, where she honed her determination and work ethic, along with her natural abilities to serve others in support of their goals.
In her free time, Janelle loves spending time with her husband, family, and friends, as well as traveling, attending concerts and musical theater productions, going to Disneyland, and cheering on the Sacramento Kings. Janelle is also passionate about animal welfare and likes to donate to animal rescue organizations.