Meet Our Team

Kristin Dahlquist, DSW, MPH is the Owner and President of Home Instead serving Denver, Aurora, Littleton, Lakewood, Centennial, Englewood, Cherry Creek, and the surrounding areas. 

Kristin is deeply committed to improving the lives of seniors both locally and nationally. In addition to her experience at several Home Instead franchises, she worked at the Alzheimer's Association and served as her district's delegate to lobby in Washington, DC for funding for families and research. She created a short-film documentary to highlight the impact of memory loss on individuals living with the disease, their families, and their millennial children which premiered in Washington, DC to raise funds to find a cure for Alzheimer's Disease. Personally, Kristin has known Home Instead since its founding in 1994 - her family became the third family served by Home Instead for her great great Aunt Emily. This first-hand experience was the catalyst for the dedication she feels to change the face of aging, and change the way we care for our parents here in Colorado. 

She earned her Master of Public Health degree from The Ohio State University and her Doctorate in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She currently serves on the board of the Parkinson Association of the Rockies. 

Reach her at [email protected].

Robert is the co-owner and Vice President for a company that means a lot to him. His great-aunt Emily Dahlquist was the third Home Instead client in the organization's history in 1994. A firm believer in supporting our loved one's wishes to age in place, he ensured both of his parents were granted that same wish.

Robert brings decades of public service and corporate human resources experience to Home Instead, and believes that each of our team members and Care Professionals have unlimited potential to continue to change the face of aging and remain the most trusted source of home care in the world.

Robert stays busy with three wonderful kids and five grandchildren. When he gets the time, he can be found trying new Colorado golf courses with his brother Bill and daughter Kristin. 

Paul has spent his professional career connecting essential services to senior adults that help them live their best lives. He has a passion for building strong relationships and delivering solutions that enhance the quality of life for our seniors. Paul is a third generation Coloradan who enjoys our 300 plus days of sunshine, stand-up paddle boarding, golfing, and snowboarding. Paul is also passionate about the sport of Rugby; coaching, refereeing and continually promoting the greatest game in the world at the grass roots level.

Brian earned his master's in education from Aurora University and his bachelor's in history from Iowa University. He has always been interested and active in learning as well as helping people. He comes from the education world where he worked as a middle school social studies teacher for 15 years. Brian finds reward and value in serving older adults in his community and brings his experience in education to support and build Care Professional's expertise and knowledge. Knowing the importance of care for the community as well as his own aging family members, he is dedicated to supporting each CNA and Care Professional at Home Instead.

Mary takes great pride in helping Home Instead South Denver families find the perfect solution for their home care needs. Mary has been with the company 18 years and leads the team of individuals who are responsible for ensuring each family and each Care Professional has an unmatched experience with Home Instead. 

Danielle Minch specializes in recruiting and maintaining a positive, fulfilling experience for all Home Instead Care Professionals. She was born and raised in Sterling, CO and completed her degree at Colorado State University where she achieved a decorated Volleyball career. She enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and camping, and you will regularly find her cheering on her beloved (and often frustrating) Colorado sports teams.  

Since joining Home Instead in 2017, Danielle’s grandfather has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Seeing her family's experience first-hand, her personal pursuit has aligned with the Company mission; to support aging adults and their families by providing in-home, compassionate, and dedicated Care Professionals. 

Maddy grew up in a small mountain town near Jackson Hole, WY.  She earned her Psychology degree from the University of Wyoming, sparking her passion for working with diverse communities and people. Maddy continued her education at the University of Denver, where she earned a Master of Social Work with a background in DEIJ (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice) consulting, advocacy work, and home-based companionship and care. Family is a vital part of Maddy's life and has driven her to find a career promoting love and compassion for others; she is deeply committed to supporting individuals, families, and their loved ones to feel cared for and supported in an environment they know and love. In her free time, she loves to hike, ski, and spend as much time as possible with her dog, Bentley. 

Michelle is a Colorado native who enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters, traveling to new cities and being outdoors whenever possible. Michelle has been a Nurse for over 10 years, specializing in Skilled Nursing, Long Term Care and Home Care. She works alongside her siblings to help keep their mother in her own home and understands the value of aging well at home with trusted professionals.

Ricky is a seasoned professional with a background in finance, sales, and operations management across diverse industries. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and management from Creighton University and furthered his education with an MBA from the University of Nebraska Omaha. Understanding the importance of quality of life for individuals and peace of mind for families, Ricky is passionate about personalized home care. Ricky moved to Denver in 2023 with his wife Melissa for her position at Craig Hospital. In his free time, Ricky enjoys skiing, hiking, cycling, golfing, and watching movies.

Sam Gross moved to Denver from San Diego, California. A writer by trade, Sam uses her excellent communication skills to match our Care Professionals with the seniors that we serve. She has an unmatched talent of connecting with people over the phone, always having a big smile on her face, dozens of post-it notes at her desk, and expressing herself with funky earrings! 

Allyson has lived in Colorado since she was five and has built a career around helping others. With a strong background in Medicare and senior care, she’s passionate about guiding older adults and their families through the support systems that help them age with dignity. Earlier in her career, she worked with special needs children, an experience that shaped her compassionate, patient approach to care. Outside of work, Allyson enjoys being outdoors—whether she’s paddle boarding, at the dog park, or spending time with her three grown kids.

Emily was born in Denver and raised in Nebraska, where she began her career with Home Instead. In 2018 she moved back to Colorado to continue her career as a Home Care Consultant, passionate about serving and connecting. She enjoys spending time with her kids, traveling with her boyfriend, going to festivals, dancing, art, learning how to bake sourdough, and hiking. You might find her at a good brunch spot or parked in front of the nearest taco truck. She even pursues 'helping' outside of work as a life coach and a death doula.

Tairyce was born and raised in Denver Colorado and graduated from Mesa State University with a degree in social science. She has a great understanding for other people's needs and outstanding problem-solving skills, which drove her toward a career of helping others. Her ultimate goal is to support those that need a support system. At Home Instead, Tai specializes in education and field work for clients with Alzheimer's and dementia. When she's not helping members of the Home Instead community, she's spending time with her family, friends, and dogs, singing, and attending comedy events.

Greg moved to Colorado from his home state of Virginia in the fall of 2022. He brings with him a business degree and past Human Resources experience from his time in the public sector. His own experiences providing care to family members motivates and informs his work recruiting and supporting our amazing team of CARE Pros. Greg is an avid cyclist, intermediate snowboarder, and novice of French cuisine.

Alex is a Colorado Native and is currently enrolled in Metropolitan State University. He is new to Home Instead and is excited to learn about and work in the field of home care. Alex has a black-haired Labrador Retriever named Penny (named after Penelope Cruz, one of Alex’s favorite actresses). Penny is a good pup and she also responds to “Penne.” Alex enjoys hiking with Penny and is an exceptional ping pong player. He welcomes a challenge with open arms.

Nataliia is a passionate language enthusiast from Ukraine. Armed with a love for learning languages, she has honed her skills and attended HR manager classes at Cornell. Her heart belongs to dogs, particularly her beloved Pit, Corso. Beyond her linguistic and managerial pursuits, Nataliia is a skilled candle maker. With a rich background of five years working with preschool kids in Asia, Nataliia brings a unique blend of skills, creativity, and multicultural understanding to any team or project.

Eliannah Angel-Lucero is a Colorado Native that enjoys fishing, paddle boarding, golf, and spending quality time with friends and family. Through her hard work and dedication, she was able to receive the Evans Scholarship to the University of Colorado at Boulder, where she received a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a minor in business. Through her education, volunteer activities, and background as a Hispanic and Native woman, she discovered a passion for caring, cooperating, and advocating for marginalized communities and individuals. Having assisted in the care of her Great-Grandparents who had Dementia and Diabetes, she has a special place in her heart for the well-being of our seniors. She is excited to be a part of the Home Instead community and working with our team to ensure you and your family receive the best possible care.

People have always been Shannon's passion. Originally from Estes Park, she moved to Denver 12 years ago to work as a Maitre'd for several well-respected restaurants. After becoming a mother, she transitioned into working in private and preschool childcare settings and fell in love with working closely with families. She deeply enjoys working with the families of Home Instead and serving the seniors population in Denver! If she is not working, you can find her on a nature walk or at the library, but most of all she loves spending time with her family and friends.

Catherine was born in the New York City area and has lived in Colorado since 2012. She is a graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, NE where she received a Bachelor of Science in Health Administration and Policy. She started her career in home health as a Care Professional with the original Home Instead franchise in Omaha, NE. Catherine has since been passionate about working with and advocating for aging adults. In her free time Catherine enjoys spending time with her family, her dog Sadie Mae, and cat Bad Kitty.

Landon is from Southern California but came to Colorado over a decade ago. He spent many years working in the insurance industry before transitioning to senior care. When he’s not changing lives at Home Instead, Landon can be found playing the guitar (or drums, or singing, or all three!), spending time with his three kids, and playing frisbee golf.

Pantara is a Colorado native who grew up hiking the Rockies and appreciating the diverse botany the mountains have to offer. She spent some of her youth on the West Coast and in the Pacific Northwest, returning to Colorado for it's beautiful weather and mountains. She is a formerly licensed College Technical Educator specializing in Cosmetology and Barbering and is currently finishing her BA through Colorado State University in Multidisciplinary Professional Studies. When she's not helping seniors or studying, Pantara has multiple passions for baking, gardening, volunteer grant writing, and reading. She's a hockey mom of three boys, three cats, and a tortoise.

Kelly has worn several hats here at Home Instead (including Scheduling and HR) and now leads our weekly orientation class with grace and humor. When she's not here teaching our new Care Professionals all about Home Instead, Kelly's rocking out to New Kids on the Block, spending time with her kids, and hiking all around beautiful Colorado.

Lauren is circling back around and joining the team again after initially working for the previous owners in 2010, only this time, working for her sister and father. Lauren has spent this time developing her nursing and coordination background through her work as an internal medicine nurse practitioner, palliative care nurse practitioner, and a nursing educator. In her free time, she enjoys time with her husband and daughter. She enjoys traveling to spend time with family.