Hi, I’m Mel — your compassionate guide through life’s final chapter.

I help individuals and families navigate end-of-life planning with clarity, dignity, and deep care—so you can focus on what matters most: connection, meaning, and love.

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Supporting Families since 2018

Trusted Support for Life’s Most Important Moments

  • Helped hundreds of individuals and families since 2018
  • INELDA-trained End-of-Life Doula 
  • Trained in palliative care and advance care planning (CSUSM Shiley-Haynes Institute)
  • Active volunteer with local, national, and international end-of-life organizations

How I Found this Work

In 2016, a close friend and mentor invited me to walk beside her during the final chapter of her life.

I witnessed something powerful—she took ownership of her death. She communicated her wishes, shaped her memorial, and created an experience that reflected how she lived.

That experience changed me.

I realized that planning for the end of life isn’t about fear—it’s about love. It’s one of the most meaningful ways we can care for the people we leave behind.

Since then, I’ve helped hundreds individuals and families create space for connection, clarity, and peace during life’s most difficult transitions.

Training & Certifications

  • End-of-Life Doula Training — INELDA (2018)
  • Palliative Care Education — CSUSM Shiley-Haynes Institute
  • Multidisciplinary Certificate in Pediatric Palliative Care
  • Medical Aid in Dying (MAiD) training and continuing education

Professional & Community Involvement

  • Member, International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA)
  • Member, National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA)
  • Board Member, San Diego Coalition for Compassionate Care
  • Member, Final Exit Network, Exit International, Hemlock Society of San Diego 
  • Volunteer with Hospice By The Sea, Compassion & Choices, EOLCC, Vista Senior Center, and The Listening Project
  • Host of community Death Cafés, Virtual Terminal Talk,  Meeting of Mortals, and end-of-life workshops

My Approach

I believe end-of-life is not just about dying—it’s about honoring a life.

Together, we focus on meaningful conversations, clear planning, and creating a legacy that reflects love and connection.

Whether you’re planning ahead or navigating an immediate situation, I’m here to help you feel supported, informed, and grounded every step of the way.

What it's like to work with me

I offer non-medical support that complements hospice and medical care.

  • Advance care planning conversations
  • Family guidance and decision support
  • Memorial and legacy planning
  •  Support during the dying process
  • Guidance after an unexpected loss

Every experience is different. My role is to meet you where you are and help you move forward with clarity and compassion.

You don’t have to navigate this alone

If you’re facing this chapter—whether now or in the future—I’m here to support you.

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