a little bit about us...

Here at Home and Happy, we see the value in everyone, no matter their age. We established this nonprofit in 2022 to fill the gaps insurance creates with their lack of coverage and assistance. We understand how difficult it can be to transition from a child, friend or family member into a caregiver for a loved one. We understand hospitals, transfers, discharges and skilled nursing facilities can be confusing and overwhelming. We understand that everyone deserves a chance to stay safe in their own home for as long as possible to live their best life possible.

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Meet Our Board Members

Passion. Dedication.Determination

Let us introduce our founding board members! They all bring different experiences and a unique perspective to our mission.

Founder & Executive Director

Dana Robbins, P.T., DPT

Dana grew up in Buffalo, NY and moved away to Pittsburgh, PA while she attended Duquesne University's doctorate of physical therapy program. She always had a special interest in the older adult population and began her career in nursing home facilities where she found her motivation to create this nonprofit. She is currently working in an outpatient setting where she enjoys working with the older adult population often.

President

Samantha Kline, P.T., DPT

Samantha, Sammy, is from Cleveland Ohio and attended PT school at Duquesne University. Since graduation she has been working in the skilled nursing facility setting. Sammy played D1 volleyball at Duquesne and had a goal to work in a sport outpatient setting. Despite her plan, she discovered her love for working with the older adult population and has been working in this setting ever since. She has fantastic experince, is always continuing to educate herself and has a great perspective on our mission.

Director of Equipment

Krystal Kinyon, OTR

Krystal is a local to WNY and has lived in Niagara county for the past 15 years. She graduated from D'Youville College in 2009 as an Occupational Therapist and began her career in the subacute care setting. She has 12 years of experince as a home health OT, primarily working with the older adult population. Throughout her career Krystal has looked for ways to improve accessibility of equipment and home modifications for her patients, especially those located in rural settings. Krystal is not only qualified to be the Director of Equipment because of her education and experince as an OT, but she received a home modification certification to better understand appropriate adjustments required to keep someone safe at home.

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Secretary

Karen Larkin, FNP-C, MS

Karen was born and raised in Buffalo,NY. She graduated from Niagara University with her nursing degree and has worked in many different settings. She later returned to D'Youville College to become a nurse practitioner and worked in the GYN department at Roswell Park for over 20 years before retiring. On top of her healthcare experience, Karen has been the main caretaker of several family members and understands all the positives and negatives of the title.

Treasurer

Jake Robbins

Jake was born in Rochester, NY and moved to Buffalo in his childhood. He graduated from University of Pittsburgh with a communication degree, an English minor and a concentration in rhetoric study. He has great financial and sales experience from working for his family company, RubberForm Recycled Products. Jake has always had a special connection with the older adult population. This connection developed young from babysitting adventures with his grandmother. As Jake got older, the tables turned and he became a reliable caregiver and companion for her.