Meet Our Coaches
Nicole Chong
INTERIM CFO · 15+ YEARS FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
- FINANCIAL STRATEGY
- NONPROFIT FINANCE
- GRANT MANAGEMENT
- COMPLIANCE
Nicole serves as Interim CFO, partnering with nonprofit organizations to strengthen their financial foundation and amplify their impact. With over 15 years of experience in accounting and finance, she brings strategic insight, clarity, and stewardship to mission-driven organizations.
Ahira Smith
CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH · TRAUMA-INFORMED RESPONDER · PODCAST HOST
- GRIEF COACHING
- TRAUMA-INFORMED
- WORKPLACE GRIEF
The Grief Mending Coach certified grief coach, trauma-informed mental health first aid responder, and podcast host of "It's Not You... It's Grief." Helps individuals, groups, and communities openly address their emotions surrounding loss.
Rev. Rabbi Henry-Cameron Allen
OCP · ICGC · CERTIFIED GRIEF PRACTITIONER · INTERFAITH LEADER
CREATOR OF SUPERGRIEF · THE VIRTUAL HERMIT
- GRIEF COACHING
- SACRED MASCULINITY
- INTERFAITH
Award-winning author, Internationally Certified Grief Practitioner, and creator of SUPERGRIEF — a quantum-informed framework built on one truth: grief is not something to recover from. It is a force that transforms us.
Michael McClendon
CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH · ICF ACCREDITED · ORDAINED MINISTER
FOUNDER, GRIEFTRIBE MEN & GROWTHTRIBE
- GRIEF COACHING
- SYMBIS
- RELATIONSHIPS
Certified grief coach and ICF-accredited relationship specialist. Founded GriefTribe Men a global movement for men navigating loss with courage and brotherhood.
Liz A. Honnoll
ACC, ICF · B.R.E.A.T.H.E. FACILITATOR, CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH
- GRIEF COACHING
- LEADERSHIP
- FEDERAL HR
Grief coach with 20+ years in federal leadership. Holds an ACC from ICF. Her own mother-loss journey shapes her deeply compassionate approach.
Susanna Gilbertson
MSW · MOTHER LOSS PROVIDER · GRIEF TO GRATITUDE, CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH
- MOTHER LOSS
- SOCIAL WORK
- GRIEF TO GRATITUDE
Masters-level social worker and certified Grief to Gratitude coach. Co-created a support group for motherless mothers after her own loss.
Jan Mitchell
CERTIFIED GRIEF COACH · WORKPLACE & INDIVIDUAL, FOUNDER, SHE MOVES FORWARD, INC.
- FINANCIAL STRATEGY
- NONPROFIT FINANCE
- GRANT MANAGEMENT
- COMPLIANCE
4x published author and certified grief coach. Widowed young and raising three children, Jan turned profound loss into a mission and helped birth Stephen’s Law (HB1180).
Lynn Lewis
CERTIFIED GRIEF EDUCATOR · SPEAKER · AUTHOR
- GRIEF COACHING
- TRAUMA-INFORMED
- WORKPLACE GRIEF
VISIONARY & CHIEF EMPATHY OFFICER, DESTINED TO THRIVE
Certified Grief Educator and Chief Empathy Officer of Destined To Thrive. Specializes in helping adults reclaim meaning after profound loss, including suicide loss.
Mary Barczak
CERTIFIED LIFE & GRIEF COACH | SUPPORTING LIFE TRANSITIONS · 30+ YEARS LEADERSHIP, FOUNDER, MARY HELEN COACHING
- GRIEF COACHING
- LIFE TRANSITIONS
- CORPORATE LEADERSHIP
Widow and grief coach with 30+ years of corporate leadership. Helps clients navigate all forms of loss: death, divorce, career transitions and rediscover meaning.
Chris Mamone
CERTIFIED GRIEF & EMPOWERMENT COACH · AUTHOR · SPEAKER
CREATOR OF THE CADEN FRAMEWORK
- GRIEF COACHING
- EMPOWERMENT
- CHILD LOSS
Grief coach, author, and creator of the CADEN Framework. Following the stillbirth of his son in 2022, Chris turned personal grief into a mission to guide others toward renewed purpose.
Dante Baker
E-RYT 500 · HOLISTIC HEALER
YOGA TEACHER & SOUND PRACTITIONER
- GRIEF COACHING
- TRAUMA-INFORMED
- WORKPLACE GRIEF
E-RYT 500 yoga instructor, qigong teacher, and sound healing practitioner devoted to reconnecting people with the body’s innate wisdom.
Victoire QoriQ’ente Slakey
RETREAT FACILITATOR · EMBODIMENT COACH
HEART OF WISDOM INSTITUTE
- HOLISTIC HEALING
- RETREATS
- EMBODIMENT
60+ summers of lived experience in Consciousness and Coherence. Shares wisdom through coaching, workshops, and retreats worldwide.
Liznergly Trujillo
Founder & CEO, E.A.R. Coaching
- Grief Coaching
- Emotional Wellness
- CBT
- Resilience
Transformational coach, educator, and grief support professional with more than 31 years of experience helping individuals, families, and communities build resilience and create meaningful change. Founder of E.A.R. Coaching, she combines cognitive behavioral strategies, emotional intelligence, grief support, and transformational coaching to guide clients toward lasting growth. Fluent in English and Spanish, Liznergly creates inclusive spaces that empower people to move from pain to purpose and from struggle to resilience.
Nabela Ahmed
Grief Coach & Registered Nurse
- Grief Coaching
- First Responders
- Faith-Based Healing
- Trauma Support
Grief coach and registered nurse with more than 15 years of experience in emergency medicine, hospice, and surgical care. Nabela supports first responders and individuals navigating profound loss through a compassionate, faith-grounded approach rooted in presence, prayer, and authentic human connection.
Luis Quezada
Grief Coach with GLADD . ICF Professional Certified Coach & National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Hello, I'm Luis Quezada, Grief Coach with GLADD Community. Grief reminds us that even in the hard moments, we can find strength in vulnerability and courage in the unknown — that's why I'm here. With a decade supporting people through life's toughest moments, my own grief after losing my grandmother taught me the power of community and unconditional love — it showed me what's possible when we face hard things together. In our groups, we explore emotions, find presence, and connect with others in compassion. Welcome to a space for authenticity, support, and a chance to make sense of this moment. Luis is an ICF Professional Certified Coach and National Board Certified-Health & Wellness Coach.
MaryLou Kidd
Grief Coach RN,MSN
Grief has been a deeply personal and guiding focus in my life, shaped in profound ways by the loss of my son, Brook, in 2016. Alongside my lived experience, I bring a strong professional foundation with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Skidmore College and a Master of Science in Community Mental Health Nursing from Columbia University. My work has always centered on supporting others through life’s most tender moments, with a special passion for helping children navigate loss in ways that feel safe, expressive, and understood.
While serving as Director of Bereavement Care at Hospice of the Sacred Heart, ourteam created a children’s grief program that used nature, animals, and simple, hands-on activities to help children connect and make sense of their feelings. One example is a story about “Lucy Lettuce,” who is happily living in her refrigerator world until someone close to her dies. Suddenly, Lucy is pulled out, spun around in the dark, and feels scared, alone, and out of control. Then one day, the lid opens—there is light again—and Lucy finds herself in a bowl surrounded by others. Tommy Tomato has been sliced with grief, Cu Cucumber has been chopped, and croutons are there to support. Through stories like this, children begin to understand that while grief can feel overwhelming, they are not alone—and with support, they can find connection, comfort, and a way forward.