WHERE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND STAGES OF LIFE EMPHASIZE RELATIONSHIPS AND ONGOING CONNECTION TO REDUCE SUFFERING WHEN LOSS AND DEATH OCCUR
our mission
Empower people to normalize life’s transitions through multigenerational resources and education, intentionally designed to creatively reimagine loss, death, and grief – increasing resiliency and a deeper sense of belonging
who we are
"When designing homes no longer fueled my spirit, I began seeking out ways to design better ‘exit strategies’." I believe, focused attention on cultivating a sense of belonging to oneself and others creates relationships that can be creatively re-imagined amidst loss and death.
Kristyn's ​MA in Transformative Leadership & Spirituality emphasizes her commitment to guiding diverse peoples through life's transitions.
As a death midwife she specializes in engaging with children and families to create and maintain connections that extend beyond separation, loss, and death.
​Kristyn is a designer, author, and artist - utilizing each of these attributes to create and implement resources intended to help people of all ages seek out and build confidence in their innate ability to be the architects of their own lives.​
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An avid reader and storyteller, Kristyn is well known for her ability to compassionately listen and bring to life meaningful conversations in safe spaces where vulnerability creates a pathway for curiosity and healing.
“Over several years in the technology industry, I’ve adopted the characteristics of a "Swiss-army knife." These skills have elevated my youth and community engagement, therapeutic gaming, assistive technology, and program development.”
Annie’s passion for gaming and technology as a way to create connections and empower players of all ages, led to her role as the first Gaming and Technology Specialist - a vital role she has been instrumental in designing and implementing within the Child life team at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.
Annie believes play helps reclaim kids’ right to be kids first which is a phenomenal tool to use as a distraction from pain and discomfort when a diagnosis, loss, or grief occur.
Annie is a lifelong “gamer” and in addition to her local endeavors, she enjoys traveling and engaging with other cutting-edge thinkers in the field. She is sought out as a leader and generously offers her wealth of creative experience.
​​​​​​​​​"My greatest professional joys have included traveling the World where I was able to enjoy the company of diverse peoples and carry home a deeper sense of place and belonging."
As an Associate Director for a multinational corporation, Ed’s desire to participate in new programs, strong leadership skills, and his degree in Business Administration afforded him the ability to experience various roles making him a perfect candidate to offering mentoring throughout his nearly four decades career.
His love of children and commitment to helping them achieve their life goals at every age led him to seek out a certification as a Pediatric End of Life Doula. He believes everyone has the right to live life to the fullest until their very last breath.
A lifetime sports enthusiast, both on the field and off, Ed values all sports for the individual empowerment they offer as well as the benefits of participating within a team environment. He is a coach at heart, initially coaching his own children and later in life volunteering within his community.
“Personal attention and relationship building are the hallmarks of my longstanding connections with the people and organizations I have empowered with an unwavering commitment to a standard of excellence that enables nonprofit leaders to make informed decisions that drive program effectiveness and maximize their impact.”
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Michael is a dedicated CPA with over 40 years of extensive experience serving mostly non-profit organizations, including those needing federal and state single audits. He is well respected for his body of work in the non-profit sector. He has also served over 30 years on the CTCPA peer review committee and twice on the national AICPA Peer Review Board, which oversees the accounting profession’s self-monitoring process in the U.S.
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Mchael’s commitment to maintaining connections and insatiable appetite for new experiences keeps him on the go. Traveling near and far to visit family and old friends, often making new friends along the way. His passion for music and the comfort it brings led him to pursue learning the guitar at 66 years young which he has been enjoying ever since!
the values that guide us
We choose EMPATHY and COMPASSION as our driving forces in all aspects of or mission as a way forward - supporting individuals, families, and communities as they navigate life, loss, legacy, and grief.
We strive to create and engage in INCLUSIVE environments where diverse peoples and ideas are welcomed and embraced for the unique contributions they offer in an ever-changing cultural atmosphere with an eye on areas for growth.
Through active listening we learn from the people we serve and aim to offer ENCOURAGING and SUPPORTIVE exchanges cultivated to build self-confidence
As NATURE ENTHUSIASTS - We do our best to tread lightly in this world, honoring all life, as we strive to be good stewards of our planet and all her inhabitants.​
is a pending 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization