Family
Health Care
Amigos
Board of Directors
Linda Huffstetler-Dearing
President
Retired to Patagonia in 2012, after a career in psychotherapy specializing in trauma, family therapy and end-of-life issues. She worked in hospice settings as counselor and respite caregiver. Received her Master's Degree in Counseling from the University of Arizona.
Don Borham
Vice President
Originally from Wisconsin, Don graduated with a Bachelor's in Public Administration and never looked back. With a background in large community non-profits, he can be seen around town assisting the elderly and disabled with a variety of durable medical equipment needs. Recently elected as vice president of the board and serves as the coordinator of the lending shed.
Barbara Harris
Secretary
Barbara grew up on a ranch between Patagonia and Nogales. After graduating from the University of Arizona with an Early Education degree she worked in Tubac as a school teacher. After marrying, she moved to Scottsdale. Four years ago, Barbara moved back home to the ranch and operates a successful real estate business in Patagonia. She is the President of the local Cowbelles out of Sonoita and has been our Secretary for two years. Barbara writes, "I love the mission of FHAmigos to provide incontinent supplies and medical equipment to clients who cannot afford them. I was honored to be asked to be on their Board to help them achieve their goals."
Diane Olson
Treasurer
Retired Accounting Specialist moving to Patagonia in 2013. Member of the Patagonia United Methodist Church and an avowed cat person. Sits on multiple church councils and has worked as Treasurer for FHAmigos off and on for the past eight years.
Our Staff
Krysa Kobryner
The Purple Elephant Thrift Staff
Krysa Kobryner, born in Switzerland, immigrated to San Francisco California in 1970 and moved to Patagonia AZ in 2007 to join The Tree of Life Healing Center as a Holistic Health Practitioner. In 2011 Krysa moved to Tucson to join the Aveda Institute as an aesthetic Instructor. When the Covid pandemic closed the Institute in 2020, Krysa moved back to Patagonia to work retail at the Global Gallery. She recently transitioned to work at The Purple Elephant Thrift Shoppe, where she enjoys serving her community and continues with private practice in the healing arts.
