speaking engagements & workshops
I’m all about normalizing conversation about death and related topics, and I’m passionate about end of life education.
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I love talking about doula work and death-related topics through different lenses. I’m available for podcasts, presentations, panels, discussion facilitation- chat with me about what you have in mind and we’ll make it happen!
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A Death Café is a group-directed exploration of death without any set agenda, objectives, or themes. It serves as a discussion platform rather than a forum for grief support or counseling.
I have been hosting Death Cafés for over a year, and I am consistently amazed by the beauty and individuality of each gathering. I eagerly anticipate opportunities to guide these remarkable conversations.
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I offer many workshops focused on end of life issues.
A few examples:
• What is an end of life doula?
• Creating your advance directive
• Initiating and navigating difficult conversations
• Assigning healthcare power of attorney
• Medical interventions at end of life
• Using a password managing app
All workshops can be customized for the audience and occasion.
Places I’ve Been
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Compassion & Choices Virtual Panel
”Hiring a Death Doula” -
Northeastern IL University (NEIU) Panel
”Gothics as Aesthetic & Political Practice” -
Michelle L’amour’s podcast “I Look Down There”
”Death Becomes Her: A Conversation with a Death Doula” -
Evanston Township High School (ETHS)
Death Doula presentation and discussion for Health Sciences students -
Death Café host- various locations with events open to the public as well as private groups
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Cancer Wellness Center Virtual Panel
”Finding Peace - A Conversation with Death Doulas” -
American Society on Aging Chicagoland Virtual Regional Roundtable
”Let’s Talk About It! – End of Life and Advance Care Planning Discussions and Options” -
Chicago Death Doula Collective Panel
”What is a Death Doula?”