We service the Phoenix Metro Area and Southern Arizona

We primarily work with independent providers and members in the greater Phoenix and Tucson areas. If you are in an outlying area and are in need of services, we will help find the perfect caregivers in your area. Our team is dedicated to serving our members and ensuring we help you find the perfect independent provider who has the resources necessary to make a difference for your family.

In addition to matching families with caregivers, we are passionate about supporting people and their families in transition to adulthood, supporting families through the DDD and application processes, and assisting families who may be moving to Arizona from out of state. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our team with questions on anything related to supporting your disabled family member.

Meet the Team

Our team leads with a smile and kindness as our core value. Founded in 2020, our team hit the ground running to work toward our common goal – to bring kindness, integrity and fun to the caregiving industry through providing respite, habilitation and attendant care to Arizonans who need it most. We take immense pride in helping our Kindness Evolves family and knowing that we are helping to make a difference in our community everyday. With expertise in business, caregiving, member services, program development and more, our team has exceptional skill and works tirelessly to achieve the best outcome for each individual and family we work with. 

  • CEO

    (480) 420-8826 | ph@kindevolves.com

    A native of Chicago, Ms. Haugland began her career in training and development, successfully launching a national company specializing in tech, legal, banking and telecom. Following her arrival in Arizona, Haugland transformed the local real estate industry, effectively leveraging her corporate training background to groom successful brokers and agents, and eventually created one of the largest independent real estate brokerages in the country. Haugland is strongly focused and an astute leader, having built and sold several profitable businesses, and has helped clients and companies selectively and strategically build high-performance investment portfolios. After the sale of her Real Estate Brokerage, Ms. Haugland built a Cardiac Cath Lab in Mesa, AZ. Her personal experience of being the mother of a child with developmental disabilities led her to become actively involved in providing care solutions to others with disabilities. This was the catalyst to her joining an agency to provide these services. Patricia is an owner and authorized signatory.

  • Director, Member Services
    (480) 420-4590 | shayna@kindevolves.com

    Having served as a Human Services Specialist III (Senior Level Support Coordinator) at the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), Shayna brings a unparalleled experience to our team. Her expertise is centered in developing personalized care plans, collaborating with external agencies, and providing comprehensive support to our members. Her commitment to empowering individuals, fostering independence, and promoting community engagement perfectly exemplifies the mission and core values of Kindness Evolves. 

  • Director, Independent Provider Services
    (480) 222-6411 | johanna@kindevolves.com

    With experience in real estate, advocacy and fundraising, Johanna brings a wealth of knowledge to her role with Kindness Evolves. Holding a Bachelor of Arts in Gender and Women’s Studies from The University of Arizona, she brings a unique perspective on the social and political impacts of access to caregiving for Arizona families and utilizes this to guide her philosophy on supporting independent caregivers. Johanna serves as the Director for Independent Provider Services, connecting our independent providers with opportunities to serve families across Southern Arizona and Tucson.

  • Provider Compliance Manager

    Leo immigrated to the United States as a child from South Korea and learned to not only lean on the community around him, but also be an advocate to help those same people not just survive but flourish.

    He studied Psychology, Sociology, and Family & Human Development at Arizona State University and quickly demonstrated his leadership skills in various roles throughout his academic and professional careers. His experience helped him develop his communication and organization skills working with large groups of people, and he’s excited to have the opportunity to bring that to the table to support our providers and advocate for the best care for all of our members.

    Leo is obsessed with his dog, Toby, and has grown into a theme park junkie thanks to his fiancé.

  • Director, Hispanic Division

    Stephanie joins Kindness Evolves with a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to our mission. As a parent of a child with Autism and with extensive experience working with children and adults of all levels, Stephanie has developed a profound understanding of the needs of our providers and how to best support them. Her passion for providing support to our community is evident in her 17 years of dedicated service within the Special Needs community, where she has been an outstanding support and leader.

    Stephanie habla español y disfruta trabajar con miembros y proveedores de habla hispana en Kindness Evolves.

  • Coordinator, Member Services

    June brings a passion for supporting others that will undoubtedly benefit our members at Kindness Evolves.

    June’s professional journey includes starting as a PSE in the food stamp office with DES in September 2014. In October 2015, she transitioned to the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as a support coordinator in the Mesa office. Her time at DDD was marked by her enjoyment of her job and her love for working with families. June retired from the state in August 2023.

    On a personal note, June and her husband Greg have been married for almost 34 years. They have two grown sons, one of whom is married, and they all live locally. June is eagerly anticipating becoming a grandmother. She enjoys cooking, swimming, watching movies, and traveling, especially on cruise ships. She also loves playing Wordle and other New York Times games to keep her mind sharp.

Be Kind, Give Back

Working with several area non-profit organizations we are able to help members with obtaining needed medical equipment, monetary support, clothing, food and more!