I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Certified Advanced Practice Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (APHSW-C), with over eighteen years in hospice and seven in emergency medicine.

I’m passionate about increasing death literacy and helping people face illness, dying, and grief with courage and clarity. Whether it’s hosting a Death Deck Game Night or speaking to a community or professional group, I guide individuals and families to engage in meaningful conversations about end-of-life preferences—so that when the time comes, they are prepared and empowered .

Since obtaining my Master’s in Social Work from The University of Michigan, I’ve embraced a challenging and rewarding social work career. In my early years, I worked within community mental health, domestic violence, and trauma before moving to Emergency Medicine and Hospice, where my true passion lies.  Accompanying individuals and their families through their final days has taught me innumerable lessons about truly appreciating life. 

When not talking about death, I chase whales on my kayak, share stories with my book club of twenty-one years, and laugh heartily with my husband and son about our wacky cats, Pickle and Peanut.