Our Support Givers
Happy’s support givers are a national force of limitless compassion carefully built to deliver human support without judgment when it is needed most.
We mobilize the country’s first in class non-clinical support network to bring frictionless support to your people and extraordinary outcomes to your organization.
Every day, support givers like Krista reach out to those who are too often left behind: Medicaid members, F16 pilots, nurses, physicians, teachers and others under relentless pressure.
KRISTA, ONE OF HAPPY’S SUPPORT GIVERS
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Meet Krista, one of Happy’s Extraordinary “Support Givers”
With over 11 years of experience in Emergency Management, Krista has spent her career stepping into high-pressure situations where help was needed most. As an Incident Commander, Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Manager, and Hazmat Responder, she has led crisis response efforts with a steady hand and a compassionate heart. Her work in Search and Rescue—both on the ground and via ATV—placed her on the front lines of life-saving operations, while her role on the Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) team allowed her to provide immediate emotional support to those facing unimaginable hardship.
Beyond emergency response, Krista has been a steadfast source of psychological first aid and crisis support, offering comfort to first responders, victims, and their families during moments of profound distress. She also spent several years supporting Airmen at Nellis Air Force Base and Scott Air Force Base, as well as soldiers with the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Germany. Through these experiences, she gained deep insight into the unique challenges faced by military personnel and their families, strengthening her ability to provide compassionate, informed support.
Her commitment to service is also deeply personal—her son served in the Marine Corps with MARSOC for over seven years before being honorably discharged due to injuries. Through her own journey as a mother and caregiver, Krista intimately understands resilience, the weight of service, and the profound need for human connection.
Now, embracing a quieter life off-grid in the desert, Krista spends her days surrounded by her beloved dogs and cats. But her mission remains the same: to be there for those in need. At Happy, she brings her years of experience, empathy, and deep understanding of human resilience to every conversation—offering immediate, nonjudgmental emotional support with no barriers, no steps required.
Krista embodies what it means to be a Support Giver: someone who listens without judgment, provides comfort without hesitation, and creates a space where people feel truly seen and supported.
From nursing to social work, we hire experts from fields that make them exceptional support givers, and then we run them through our rigorous training model to prepare them for the front lines.
DENISE
Denise is a nationally recognized nursing educator and simulation expert with over 30 years of healthcare experience. She holds an Ed.D. in Teaching and Learning, is a Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator, and has served as a tenured professor and Director of Clinical Simulation Education.
Denise has presented internationally on patient safety and nursing innovation and is known for her deep commitment to teaching and humanistic care.
She joined Happy because, after decades in clinical and academic roles, she wanted to return to the simplest and most powerful part of care—being fully present for another human being.
AMANDA
Amanda is a Certified Executive Coach and social worker with a Master of Social Work and over a decade of experience coaching and mentoring students and adults.
She has led workforce development programs across multiple states, taught psychology and sociology at the college level, and specializes in personal and professional development through education and coaching.
She loves working with Happy because it lets her meet people exactly where they are—no pressure, no agenda—just real support, when it matters most.
RENEE
Renee is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse with more than 20 years of clinical experience in both the United States and Jamaica.
She has delivered over 500 babies, worked in intensive psychiatric settings, and earned recognition as Nurse of the Year. Renee holds a BSN and advanced certifications in critical care, midwifery, and psychiatric nursing.
She became a Support Giver because she knows from experience that sometimes what someone needs most is not medication or a diagnosis—but someone who truly listens.
TASHA
Tasha is a certified mental health and human services professional with extensive frontline experience supporting individuals with complex needs. She has worked as a case manager, support counselor, and caregiver across residential and community-based programs.
Tasha also served as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for foster youth and holds certifications in medication administration and psychiatric rehabilitation.
She gives her time to Happy because she believes everyone deserves someone who shows up for them—even if they never asked.
