I’ve felt drawn toward end-of-life work since childhood. I remember visiting my great-grandmother in a nursing home toward the end of her life and feeling like I wanted to do more. I grew up in a dysfunctional home, a place in which death felt ever-present. At 13, I was already reading about death and dying. My father died when I was 25, and I lost my younger brother to suicide when I was 29. I helped care for my cousin who passed away in 2016, and a friend who died in 2019. Most recently, I served as my mother’s death doula and caregiver. I wish to continue serving the dying and their families.
I have an MFA in Creative Writing from Florida International University. I am a poet, writing coach and editorial consultant, and I also collect and repair typewriters. In the editorial field, I have helped clients create memoir collections to share with their children and grandchildren. I see the intersection of life and death as part of a grand creative process, and I would be honored to help you and your family in your journey.
