Our Team
Angela Tobin - Founder and Leader
Hello! My name is Angela Tobin and I am the founder and leader of Kinship Caregivers Connect. My passion for supporting kinship caregivers sparked after watching my grandparents raise my cousin, their grandson for over 8 years. My parents stepped in for a couple of years to care for him as well and I greatly value being a part of his village. I earned my doctorate degree in occupational therapy from The Ohio State University. I view you as caregivers as the experts and strive to create an open and supportive community where we can continue to connect and grow together, so no caregiver walks alone.
"Yaya" Lumpkin - Caregiver Engagement Specialist
Meet Lenora Lumpkin who goes by Yaya, a resilient caregiver who has taken care of her 2 grandsons since Aug 18,2020. It was a life changing event from depression, resentment, anger and feeling so alone to eventually losing who I was as a person. Trying to navigate the system for resources and financial help was a challenge and had me feeling beyond defeated. In 2020 I joined an online support group for caregivers taking care of their loved ones was the best resource ever. KCC has helped me connect with other caregivers like myself , helped me with resources, helped me deal with my emotions as a caregiver.
After 6 years the challenges and emotions are still present in my life. However, being a part of KCC support group makes a difference and gives me that extra strength to continue to be a caregiver and keeps me connected with other caregivers and has motivated me to be an advocate for other caregivers like myself.
Sydney Pinder - Kinship Family Well-Being consultant
Hi all! My name is Sydney Pinder, and I am so grateful to be a part of the KCC community as a Family Well-Being Consultant. While earning my degree in occupational therapy at The Ohio State University, I had the opportunity to complete a doctoral capstone project with KCC. During this time, I came to understand kinship care, learn and collaborate with the caregivers, and really get involved with the support group. In my current role, I aim to work with caregivers and their families in a way that enhances their well-being. To work towards this goal, we go over topics that directly relate to each caregivers’ situation and include (but are not limited to) self-care, caring for a child with higher needs, self-regulation, family bonding, and sensory well-being
