About Us
Finding Healing in Every Journey
My journey into grief work began 14 years ago when I became a birth doula after having my son. Witnessing the profound transition of birth opened my eyes to life's sacred passages and the need for compassionate support during our most vulnerable moments.
Over the years, my work has taken me across many countries, where I've supported communities experiencing collective death and collective grief. I've worked with internally displaced populations, families whose loved ones have been disappeared, and communities devastated by war, civil wars, and invasions. This international experience taught me that grief extends far beyond individual loss—it encompasses the trauma of entire communities and the complex ways we process collective suffering.
Eighteen months ago, I became a certified thanatologist (the study of death) because I wanted to deepen my understanding of death, dying, and grief. This formal training, combined with my years of fieldwork supporting displaced communities, has given me a unique perspective on both individual and collective grief experiences.
My book, "Dancing with Death: A Lighthearted Guide to Embracing Life's Final Chapter," explores these themes of grief, aging, loss, and remembrance. Writing this book heightened my awareness of the diverse processes and rituals surrounding death, further enriching my grief work practice.
Since my certification, I've supported individuals, families, and organizations both here in the United States and abroad, providing a comprehensive range of services. As a Black, Latina migrant who is bilingual and travels extensively, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to grief work that honors the diverse ways communities process loss and trauma.
What makes Radiant Grief different is my understanding that grief isn't just about death—it's about all forms of loss, displacement, and transition. Whether you're mourning a loved one, processing collective trauma, or navigating cultural displacement, I'm here to support you through these profound experiences.
The Radiant Story
My journey into grief work began 14 years ago when I became a birth doula after having my son. Witnessing the profound transition of birth opened my eyes to life's sacred passages and the need for compassionate support during our most vulnerable moments.
Over the years, my work has taken me across many countries, where I've supported communities experiencing collective death and collective grief. I've worked with internally displaced populations, families whose loved ones have been disappeared, and communities devastated by war, civil wars, and invasions. This international experience taught me that grief extends far beyond individual loss—it encompasses the trauma of entire communities and the complex ways we process collective suffering.
Eighteen months ago, I became a certified thanatologist (the study of death) because I wanted to deepen my understanding of death, dying, and grief. This formal training, combined with my years of fieldwork supporting displaced communities, has given me a unique perspective on both individual and collective grief experiences.
Since my certification, I've supported individuals, families, and organizations both here in the United States and abroad, providing a comprehensive range of services. As a Black, Latina migrant who is bilingual and travels extensively, I bring a culturally sensitive approach to grief work that honors the diverse ways communities process loss and trauma.
What makes Radiant Grief different is my understanding that grief isn't just about death—it's about all forms of loss, displacement, and transition. Whether you're mourning a loved one, processing collective trauma, or navigating cultural displacement, I'm here to support you through these profound experiences.