GRIEF ADVOCACY
OUR MISSION
To enable organizations and leaders to navigate bereavement and loss in the workplace through tailored resources, expert guidance and compassionate support fostering a culture of understanding, community and perseverance.
Meet the Team
Founder, Experience Officer
Sarah Hines
Sarah's journey into grief work began with the profound and personal experience of supporting a dear friend who was rejected by his family and faced death alone. This heartbreak propelled her into activism and led to her training in Home Hospice, where she volunteered for five years. She later trained in Children's Home Hospice, deepening her understanding of death's complexity and the beauty that can emerge even in the darkest times. Her 25-year career in Death and Grief care, further enriched by her studies at the Orphan Wisdom School, has taught her that grief is our greatest teacher. Today, she supports individuals and groups, advocates for improved bereavement policies, and shares the valuable lessons she has learned through speaking engagements.
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If you are interested in working with Sarah personally, please find her work and programs on her coaching site linked below.
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Experience Officer
Maria Vassiliou
Maria Vassiliou is a marketer, content creator, dedicated grief advocate, educator, and facilitator. She works to transform how society navigates transition, loss and grief. As the founder of Philotimo Life, she modernizes policies and normalizes conversations around challenging topics. A respected artist, her work has been featured internationally, and she participates in artist residencies worldwide. She uses her creativity to facilitate art workshops that provide emotional healing. Maria's personal journey and professional experiences converge in her mission to support those experiencing overwhelming change, grief, and loss. Her compassionate approach and dedication to creative expression make her a guiding light for those seeking solace and connection in challenging times.
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If you are interested in working with Maria personally, please find her work and programs on her site linked below.
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Experience Officer
Gwenda Lambert
Gwenda Lambert’s path into grief work began early, rooted in a childhood immersed in compassion and an intimate understanding of life’s fragility. Her journey deepened when she became a Wish Granter and later the first Director of Wish Granting for the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Toronto, helping families create treasured moments during their hardest times. An internationally bestselling author, Gwenda now draws on decades of experience to guide individuals through the complex emotions of grief that extend beyond loss. With her expertise as an NLP coach and Grief Recovery Method Specialist, she is dedicated to tending to unresolved trauma and incomplete relationships. Passionate about reshaping how we experience grief, Gwenda empowers others to embrace the emotional challenges of grief and helps them find strength in their emotional journeys.
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If you are interested in working with Gwenda personally, please find her work and programs on her site linked below.