My introduction to death came early, with the profound loss of my mother when I was six years old. That experience shaped my understanding of loss and the ways it can reverberate through a life. Decades later, it informs the way I approach end-of-life work: with compassion, curiosity, and a deep respect for the individual experience of each person and family.

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My work as an end-of-life doula is supported by professional training through the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA), the Conscious Dying Institute, and Village Deathcare along with additional training in grief and bereavement, dementia care, and pediatric end-of-life support. I continue to pursue education that helps me support individuals and families with both emotional presence and practical guidance. I am also currently pursuing a Master of Social Work (MSW).

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Before becoming an end-of-life doula, I spent more than thirty years as a writer. As a twelve-time published novelist and screenwriter, I built a career around listening closely to people's stories and translating complex human experiences into words. That background now brings another dimension to my work, particularly in helping people create legacy memoirs and ethical wills, preserve memories, and say the things they want the people they love to know.

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For me, end-of-life work is ultimately about helping people live with greater intention while there is still time—whether that means preparing for death, navigating grief, having a difficult conversation, preserving a story, or making sure that something important isn't left unsaid.

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As Ram Dass said, “We’re all just walking each other home.”  That idea is at the heart of this work for me: being present, listening closely, and making space for what matters most to you.