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Meet Our Team

We are clinicians, educators, advocates, and bereaved parents united by one shared mission: no family should navigate loss alone.

  • Bob & Berkley Wellstein

    Founders, Jane’s Room

    Bob and Berkley Wellstein are the founders of Jane’s Room, established in honor of their daughter, Jane. Under their leadership, the organization has partnered with hospitals nationwide to create compassionate spaces of respite. They are passionate about bringing together healthcare systems, philanthropy, and innovative partnerships to enhance the care provided to families during some of life's most difficult moments.

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    Kiley Krekorian Hanish, OTD, OTR/L, PMH-C

    Founder and Executive Director, RTZ Hope
    (she/her/hers)

    Kiley is a neurodivergent occupational therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. Following the stillbirth of her son, Norbert, she co-created the Emmy-nominated film Return to Zero and co-founded RTZ Hope, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families through pregnancy and infant loss.

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    Kristin James, LPC

    Development and Strategic Partnerships, RTZ Hope
    (she/her/hers)

    Kristin is a nationally recognized leader in pediatric palliative care and bereavement with nearly 30 years of experience supporting children and families coping with illness, trauma, and loss. She has provided consultation and training to healthcare systems nationwide and co-founded Missing Pieces while helping develop the Pediatric Bereavement Care Program at Lurie Children’s Hospital.

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    Shianne Gunderson

    Director of Community Engagement, RTZ Hope
    (she/her/hers)

    Shianne joined RTZ Hope in 2020, inspired by her own experience finding support after the loss of her daughter, Torvi. With a background in digital marketing and business administration, she is dedicated to connecting bereaved families with resources, support, and community. She also founded a nonprofit that assists families with final arrangement expenses.

Provider Education & Training Committee

Ali Lewis, MD, FACOG
OB/GYN, Swedish Hospital, Washington

Aubrey Jones, PhD, CSW
Assistant Professor, University of Kentucky

Christina Winterbourne, CD, PMH-C
Doula, Washington

Courtney Walker, PhD
Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Deliesha Durdon, LPC, PMH-C
Owner, On the Horizon Counseling, North Carolina

Dorienna Alfred, PhD, PMH-C
Psychologist, Works of Faith Wellness and Consultation, Ohio

Elyse Springer, LMFT, PMH-C
Private Practice, California

Emily Dossett, MD
Director, Reproductive Mental Health Consultants, Inc., California

Jenny Recotta, RN
L&D Nurse, Virginia

Jill Kottmeier, MS, BSN, RN, FT, CCISM
Program Director, Wellbeing & Vitality, Northwest Community Hospital, Illinois

Linda Griffith
MCAH/PSC San Bernardino Department of Public Health, California

Susan Jacobsen, ATR-BC, LPC
Owner, Henry's Heart Art Therapy, Colorado