Lauryn Estrella takes reins at HOMES

WOBURN, Mass. – Lauryn Estrella, who began her career as an administrative assistant working alongside her mother, Karyn Estrella, has been named executive director of HOMES. 

Estrella has been serving as director of membership outreach for HOMES since January 2024. In that role, she focused on member communication, reorganizing the association’s advocacy efforts through committees and state workgroups, and building stronger connections with Medicaid programs and managed care organizations across New England.  

"Working with my mother showed me what true leadership looks like,” she said. “Though no one could ever truly fill her shoes, what I do hope to bring back to HOMES is her heart and compassion - qualities that defined her leadership and made HOMES feel like home for so many. HOMES has always held a special place in my heart, and I look forward to taking on this role and seeing what we can accomplish in the years to come.” 

Karyn Estrella served as the association’s executive director for 21 years before her passing in 2019 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer 

Following her passing in 2019, Lauryn stepped away from HOMES to support various HME state associations nationwide, including the Texas Medical Equipment Providers Association (TexMEP), eventually becoming executive director of that association. 

"I am thrilled to name Lauryn as executive director of HOMES,” said Bill Fredericks, president of Allcare Medical Supply and current board chair of HOMES. "To have personally seen her introduction to HOMES as a kid helping her mom, Karyn, and to witness her transformation into the passionate advocate for our industry in New England that she has become has been amazing. Karyn Estrella was a DMEPOS legend, a good friend to many, and sorely missed. Lauryn is determined to make her own name in the industry by working tirelessly for HOMES. I can only imagine how proud her mom would be."