We are incredibly blessed to have grown such an amazing team in such a short time. Every single member of our team has dedicated their time to helping you heal, and find a new path through the journey of loss.
Interested in joining? We would love to hear from you! Visit our contact page and send us an email.
Our Board
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)Founder
Email >Aditi Loveridge (she/her)

Founder
aditi@pilsc.orgAditi Loveridge (she/her) is a certified coach, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, mindfulness meditation teacher, writer, pregnancy loss advocate, owner of pregnancylosshealing.com and Founder of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre.
Aditi has personally navigated the complex journey after pregnancy and infant loss. Through both her personal and professional journey she found that there were more supports needed to holistically serve the loss community in Calgary. To fill this gap, Aditi founded the Centre.
Aditi is honoured to help people connect to more healing options—so they can heal in their own way, on their own terms.
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)Vice Chair
Email >Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)

Vice Chair
danyelle@pilsc.orgWith over 20 years working with non-profits from sports organizations to the United Way, Danyelle Kaluski has a passion to service her community. She spent 9 years working with a National Bank in various roles that included leadership, mentorship and training new recruits.
Through the loss of her second daughter, Emelina in 2012, at 38 weeks, Danyelle has been active in normalizing the journey of pregnancy loss, grieving and pregnancy after loss in her social network.
Danyelle is excited to be part of an organization that will provide the much needed support to the community and advocate for the healing of families.
Roopa Khanna (she/her)Program Development Lead
Email >Roopa Khanna (she/her)

Program Development Lead
info@pilsc.orgRoopa Khanna is a management consultant, specializing in adult learning and change management. She’s been at the helm of many projects, seeing them through from conceptualization to implementation. She holds a degree from the University of Calgary, as well as an Adult Learning Certificate.
Before welcoming her daughter in July 2019, Roopa experienced the pain of pregnancy loss. She is passionate about helping others to navigate their journeys. She believes it’s important to open the conversation about pregnancy and infant loss, especially in cultural communities where these topics are rarely discussed.
Samaher Sukareye (she/her)Secretary
Email >Samaher Sukareye (she/her)

Secretary
info@pilsc.orgSamaher Sukareye (Sam) can always be found with a smile on her face and a willingness to help. Since realizing she wanted to work in nonprofit, Sam has completed her Bachelors degree in Sociology and a minor in Women’s Studies. She has always been passionate about education and how knowledge and storytelling can dismantle taboos and stereotypes. She has experience in administrative duties in health care and daycare programming for children. She has volunteer experience at the Alberta Children’s Hospital and being a support to children and families. Sam is eager to learn how to best support and advocate for the pregnancy and infant loss community.
Jena Colpitts (she/her)Donor Relations / Legal Advisory
Email >Jena Colpitts (she/her)

Donor Relations / Legal Advisory
info@pilsc.orgJena Colpitts is a practicing family lawyer in Calgary, Alberta, who obtained her Bachelor of Social Work prior to becoming a lawyer. Through her work as a family lawyer, Jena has assisted individuals and families as they journey through one of life’s most difficult moments, with care and compassion.
In 2019, after the loss of her first child, Isla, at 22 weeks gestation, Jena joined the community of those navigating life after pregnancy loss. She has been active in speaking about her experience of pregnancy loss, and believes that creating an open dialogue is the catalyst for change.
Jena is honoured to be a part of an organization that seeks to advocate for and provide services to those in the pregnancy and infant loss community.
Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)Director of Somatic Supports
Email >Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)

Director of Somatic Supports
info@pilsc.orgKyley Hunt is a Naturopathic Doctor who loves working in her hometown of Calgary to help promote health and wellness, not only with individuals in her practice but within the community. She loves to educate and empower those she works with to build lasting habits that support their health goals and gets them feeling their best.
She has experience working privately and in volunteer clinics both in Canada and abroad. It has been through these clinics that she has worked with and seen women and families through pregnancy and infant loss. These experiences have impacted her to work towards supporting those experiencing loss so they are not alone in their unique journey, while ensuring their health is supported and they are treated with respect.
She is passionate that those who have experienced loss are supported in their journey towards healing and is honoured to be working with an organization that is dedicated to this goal.
Dr. Hunt will be support the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre as the Somatic Support Director
Amen Dhaliwal (she/her)Director of Small Business Relation and Fundraising
Email >Amen Dhaliwal (she/her)

Director of Small Business Relation and Fundraising
info@pilsc.orgAmen (She/her) is a devoted 29-year-old mother, wife, and friend who has worked for Alberta Justice for over 7 years. Following the tragic loss of her daughter five days prior to her due date in December 2019, Amen discovered how much a sense of community and understanding can aid in the healing process. She found strength, light and motivation through her 3.5-year-old daughter, who reminded Amen of her purpose. This became her motivation to offer a hand and shoulder to other parents experiencing anything similar, and allowing them to feel safe and validated.
By continuously being vulnerable and vocal about her own journey, she is hopeful and passionate about normalizing this conversation, and creating a support network for those who have also experienced similar losses.
She is determined to raise awareness about pregnancy and infant loss, and to ensure that grieving families know that they are acknowledged, cared for, and aware of the various resources that are available to them.
Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)Medical Advisor
Email >Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)

Medical Advisor
info@pilsc.orgDr. Stephanie Cooper is a Calgary trained Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Meternal-Fetal Medicine specialist with Alberta Health Services. She has over 10 years of experience caring for pregnancies with complications as well as overseeing the delivery of numerous beautiful babies at the Foothills Hospital.
Her passion is providing empathetic comprehensive, evidence based care that is individualized to each family, and supports autonomy, collaboration and respect.
The journeys of her loss mommas have inspired her to identify gaps in pregnancy loss care and to fight alongside our loss community teams to find solutions for a better way.
Sara Lapp (she/her)Board Member Director of Corporate Relations and Fundraising
Email >Sara Lapp (she/her)

Board Member Director of Corporate Relations and Fundraising
info@pilsc.orgSara’s parenting journey began in 2014 when she and her family awaited the arrival of their son, Gabriel. At 37 weeks, Gabriel passed away unexpectedly, changing those that loved him forever. The grief, loss, sadness, and shock felt overwhelming at times. But the support from family and friends as well as the gratitude for Gabriel’s life and light helped to get through the initial months and year.
2016 brought Sara’s second child, Emma. The pregnancy with Emma was filled with gratitude, but also filled with anxiety and worry. With support from a high risk medical team, family and friends, Emma came safely into the world. Not a day goes by that Sara does not think about Gabriel and the gifts his life has provided.
Sara is a Certified Canadian Counsellor by trade. She has worked in the not for profit sector for the last 15 years with children, families, couples and individuals. Sara volunteers at The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre to walk with other families who have lost. Sarah is also providing EMDR therapy to clients from PILSC by referral from one of our loss coach or mental health practitioner.
This community will welcome you, accept you, listen to you, cry with you, validate you, and dream with you.
Our Practitioners
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Email >Aditi Loveridge (she/her)

Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
aditi@pilsc.orgAditi Loveridge (she/her) is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher and owner of Pregnancy Loss Healing.
Aditi supports people in their journeys after pregnancy or infant loss. Her work includes supporting those who have recently experienced loss, are trying to conceive after loss of any kind (pregnancy/infant loss, failed IVF, loss through surogacy, missed adoption), pregnant again after loss and those still struggling after the birth of their baby.
Aditi helps people who have experienced loss to reconnect with trust (and love) so that they can step beyond anxiety and fear.
Aditi draws on her past educational background in social work and her current coaching and grief recovery method skills to help people connect with their present moment experiences so that they can engage wholeheartedly in their lives.
*Aditi’s sessions can be utilized by those within and outside of Alberta.
Kirsten Nelson (she/her)Registered Social Worker
Email >Kirsten Nelson (she/her)

Registered Social Worker
kirsten@pilsc.orgKirsten (she/her) is a Registered Social Worker with a Masters in Clinical Social Work from the University of Calgary. Her personal experiences with grief and loss are what led her towards pursuing education in social work.
A major focus of Kirsten’s practice has been her dedication to mental health. Kirsten believes in acceptance and choice for all her clients.
Kirsten has experience in Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) and Narrative therapy and applies them within her clinical work.
Kirsten’s passion to learn, educate, and apply trauma informed practices while learning on the journey through grief and loss has always been a strength in her work.
She is driven to support those who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss by ensuring a safe and comfortable space is provided for clients to honour themselves throughout their grief journey.
*Please note that Kirsten can only offer telehealth (remote) sessions to those within Alberta
Tamara Lacelle (she/her)Registered Midwife
Email >Tamara Lacelle (she/her)

Registered Midwife
info@pilsc.orgTamara (she/her) is a Registered Midwife who believes that each person has the right to loving, respectful, evidence based care.
She understands the value in deeply supporting people who are experiencing, or have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, towards healing and wholeness. Her educational focus included primary research on the particular needs of those going through loss, and how healthcare practitioners can best support them.
She believes wholeheartedly in informed choice and values partnering with clients for physical and emotional health and safety.
Services Tamara can offer in the centre include:
- Post loss recovery assessment
- Pre-conception counselling
- Yearly physical follow-up ie: breast/chest exam, PAP
- Pregnancy-after-loss prenatal care
- Breastfeeding/chestfeeding check-in and referral
- Healthcare referral when necessary
Kerrie (she/her)Reflexology
Email >Kerrie (she/her)

Reflexology
info@pilsc.orgKerrie is a Registered Canadian Reflexology Therapist who has an academic background in counselling and psychotherapy. Kerrie is also trained and holds certifications in Dr. Bach Flower Essence Remedies and Auricular Medicine.
She is delighted to be able to deliver the beneficial, natural therapeutic modality of Reflexology to the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre and is looking forward to working alongside people at this supportive and inclusive centre.
When Kerrie is not working and studying, she enjoys spending time with her pets, travelling and trying to grow her own veggies!
Erin Winters (she/her)Psychic Medium
Email >Erin Winters (she/her)

Psychic Medium
info@pilsc.orgErin Winters is a spiritual healer that uses tarot cards to connect with guides and surrounding energy. She uses her gifts to help her clients gain clarity and also provides them with guidance and reassurance.
Erin has been an integral part of the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre from the beginning. She is very excited to be offering her energetic channeling to this commlunity.
Abrielle Heck (she/her)Art Therapist
Email >Abrielle Heck (she/her)

Art Therapist
info@pilsc.orgAbrielle completed her Masters of Clinical Social Work at the University of Calgary, specializing in infant, early childhood, school-aged and adolescent mental health. She utilizes an Attachment Theory lens to work alongside families in acknowledging their past and instilling hope for the future. Abrielle has had the honour of collaborating with children and caregivers to enhance strengths, process trauma, facilitate positive skill development and encourage further growth across the mental health continuum. She is inspired by bringing creative, artistic and play-based modalities into therapy to engage a child on their level.
Abrielle feels grateful to be working within the pregnancy and infant loss community. In both her personal and professional life, she continually learns from the profound strength, unrelenting resiliency and gentle kindness within our community.
When she’s not working Abrielle can be found being crafty with her children, experimenting with watercolour paints and camping with her beloved pooch Sydney.
Dr. Mandy Gillette (she/her)Acupuncture
Email >Dr. Mandy Gillette (she/her)

Acupuncture
info@pilsc.orgDr. Mandie (she/her) is a Registered Acupuncturist who is passionate about her work. Her dream is to be able to share Acupuncture with as many people as possible and show them what a beautiful, relaxing, and effective treatment it truly is. Her own fear of needles has helped her develop a very gentle needling technique that most patients find surprising and comforting, and best of all, helpful in their journey to health.
Dr. Mandie has experienced pregnancy loss and is truly excited that she is part of such a unique, caring, and accessible space for people to gain healing, wellbeing, and peace of mind.
Tayler Schenkeveld (She/her)Art Therapist
Email >Tayler Schenkeveld (She/her)

Art Therapist
info@pilsc.orgTayler Schenkeveld is a Professional Art Therapist practicing under the Canadian Art Therapy Association. She holds a Master’s level diploma in Art Therapy from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute in Nelson, BC. As a member of the Manitoba Métis community, Tayler works from an Indigenous cultural lens, often integrating traditional art and healing ways into the art therapy sessions. This can include but is not limited to: storytelling, beadwork, smudging, and attending ceremony. Tayler owns and operates an art therapy private practice, Sage and Cedar Art Therapy, where she offers individual sessions, groups, and workshops. She is very passionate about providing safe and sacred space for all peoples to grow and heal.
When Tayler is not working as an Art Therapist, she can found creating art in her studio, exploring in the mountains, shopping from local small businesses, or spending time with loved ones.
Tayler is excited to join PILSC as the Art Therapist. She is new to supporting individuals experiencing Pregnancy and Infancy loss, but is looking forward to the creative healing that can come forward on this journey.
Sara Lapp (She/her)EMDR Therapy Provider
Email >Sara Lapp (She/her)

EMDR Therapy Provider
info@pilsc.orgSara’s parenting journey began in 2014 when she and her family awaited the arrival of their son, Gabriel. At 37 weeks, Gabriel passed away unexpectedly, changing those that loved him forever. The grief, loss, sadness, and shock felt overwhelming at times. But the support from family and friends as well as the gratitude for Gabriel’s life and light helped to get through the initial months and year.
2016 brought Sara’s second child, Emma. The pregnancy with Emma was filled with gratitude, but also filled with anxiety and worry. With support from a high risk medical team, family and friends, Emma came safely into the world. Not a day goes by that Sara does not think about Gabriel and the gifts his life has provided.
Sara is a Certified Canadian Counsellor by trade. She has worked in the not for profit sector for the last 15 years with children, families, couples and individuals. Sara volunteers at The Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre to walk with other families who have lost. Sarah is also providing EMDR therapy to clients from PILSC by referral from one of our loss coach or mental health practitioner.
This community will welcome you, accept you, listen to you, cry with you, validate you, and dream with you.
Lisa Piluschak (She/her)Reiki Master
Email >Lisa Piluschak (She/her)

Reiki Master
info@pilsc.orgCandace Stephenson (She/her)Yoga Teacher
Email >Candace Stephenson (She/her)

Yoga Teacher
info@pilsc.orgI started my yoga practice about 20 years ago and although it was sporadic, it has gradually become part of my everyday life. I seemed to be drawn back to my mat during stressful times and realized yoga is an essential part of creating balance in my life. I started my first 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training after experiencing my second miscarriage, which was a catalyst to take my life on a different path.
I now try to fit a little yoga practice into every day, even if it’s just taking a few moments to belly breathe, focus on mindful meditation, or move through a series of yoga postures. The physical and mental strength, balance and flexibility learned in yoga are infused throughout my day.
I love teaching with a focus on organic, functional movement, building a yoga practice to enhance everyday life. For anyone accessing services at the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre, I hope my experience with loss helps me guide yoga classes that can be of help to you as you move through your own. Each person in a yoga class is at a different place in their journey and I am so honoured to be a part of it.
Register for Virtual Yoga on December 6th and 13th with Candace here.
Our Support Team
Marggie (She/her)Social Work Practicum Student
Email >Marggie (She/her)

Social Work Practicum Student
info@pilsc.orgI have experienced pregnancy and infant losses, and I volunteer for PILSC because of their invaluable support through a painful and isolating journey. I am in my last year of the Bachelor of Social Work, and I speak Spanish. I will be joining PILSC as a Social Work Practicum Student from the University of Calgary in 2021.
Jacquelynn Tattrie (She/her)Social Work Practicum Student
Email >Jacquelynn Tattrie (She/her)

Social Work Practicum Student
info@pilsc.orgI am a first year Clinical MSW student at the University of Calgary with a specialization of individual, family, and group counselling. I am passionate about mental health and trauma informed care in our community and ensuring every voice is heard. I was drawn to helping individuals and families in our community after noticing gaps in care for those embarking on their own grief and loss healing journey. Through my practice, I wish to demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a commitment to learn and grow from each experience and individual encounter.
Sarah Cormier (She/her)Hotline Coordinator
Email >Sarah Cormier (She/her)

Hotline Coordinator
Sarah@pilsc.orgI am the mother to Layla, Quinn and Freya. Wife to Lee. Lover of good food, adventure and all things in nature. I love design, decor and organizing. I have a passion for advocacy in the grief community and sharing my political advocacy work. I was originally a teacher, turned non profit Manager, and currently the Chair of SIDS Calgary Society and Quinn’s Legacy Society in honour of our sweet Quinn Isla Cormier ( August 18, 2014- December 28, 2014) I am so excited to be part of this community and add my new role to my love of supporting others. I am so excited to be part of this community with you all and continue to be the safe, caring, supportive, inclusive place that has already been created. My dream is to see the longevity of the hotline and it’s success worldwide. Grief is an ongoing journey and I am so proud to be here with you all.
Laura Lee (she/her)Coordinator
Email >Laura Lee (she/her)

Coordinator
laura@pilsc.orgLaura joined PILSC back in January 2020 as a social work practicum student from the University of Calgary. She has since graduated and is a registered social worker with the ACSW. She has joined PILSC as a ‘coordinator’ working on everything from social media, marketing and communication materials to volunteer coordination for the national pregnancy loss support line and peer support groups. She has traveled around the world and hopes to travel again after it is safe to do so. She lives in Calgary with her partner Jonathan and their fluffy white cat, named Sugar.
Our Volunteers
Candice Knoechel (she/her)Group Facilitator - Parent and Baby
Email >Candice Knoechel (she/her)

Group Facilitator - Parent and Baby
info@pilsc.orgHi, my name is Candice (she/her), I work as a Family Doctor in Cochrane and I’m a parent to 2 energetic kids. My road to motherhood has been complicated involving both miscarriage and the loss of 2 children later in pregnancy. I was fortunate to feel very well supported through my journey by family and friends, but I have watched and experienced the growth of grief support resources in Calgary and area surrounding pregnancy and infant loss, and I knew I wanted to be a part of it. Loss has shaped who I am in such important ways, and parenthood as a whole has helped me to become a better physician. I look forward to using my skills and experience to help guide and support others through their own journeys, and to sit with them in the dark spaces as they come up. Parenting takes a village, and that is true whether your arms are empty or not.
Janet Roy (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Janet Roy (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI am a mom, gramma, and great gramma. I work with people who have developmental disabilities and other barriers to their success in their chosen life. I volunteer with PILSC because I have seen people who are close to me experience pregnancy and infant loss. I want to help other families find some peace, comfort and meaning in their loss.
Instagram: @janetisawesome
Twitter: @JanetLRoy
Janessa (she/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Janessa (she/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI’m a mom of 1 crazy toddler and am passionate about maternal mental health. I volunteer as I want families to know they are not alone and be as helpful as I can.
Instagram: @janessacutie and @serenitymaternalsupport
Website: www.serenitymaternalsupport.com
Samantha (she/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Samantha (she/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgHello Beautiful People! I am Samantha, 28, living in Ontario but grew up in Newfoundland. In January 2020, I had my first pregnancy which resulted in a miscarriage. It broke me into pieces. I decided to volunteer with PILSC to help not only others cope with their loss but myself. My hope is to turn my hurt into help and awareness.
Instagram: @Samantha_Jodi
Heather (she/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Heather (she/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI am a Birth and Bereavement Doula with a heart for connection and community. I love to travel and go adventuring outside. If I am inside, there is usually a book in my hand! I volunteer with this amazing centre to hold space for people reaching out for support, care and healing. To be a member of this team is a true privilege.
Nicole (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Nicole (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgMy name is Nicole, I am a fierce advocate for perinatal mental health and helping the women who suffer. I volunteer at PILSC after having my own loss last year and realizing how important it was for healing to have that support of a community who has gone through and understood the journey I was on. I am passionate on helping others through their loss journeys.
Instagram: nicoledevlin
Alison (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Alison (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgIn 2009, after learning of my son’s complicated heart defects when I was 19 weeks pregnancy, I made the heartbreaking decision to let him go and to end my pregnancy. Volunteering at PILSC is a way for me to show solidarity with the pregnancy and infant loss community, to help breakdown the silence around these types of losses, and to hopefully step alongside other parents to share and support.
Cait (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Cait (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI am a Political Science student and dog mom. I’m passionate about social justice and policy reform for disenfranchised and overlooked groups, and I am pursuing a career in law so that I can be apart of meaningful change for high-need demographics. I volunteer at PILSC because the mission is very close to my heart. Having gone through my own loss, I find it incredibly rewarding to be apart of a group that helps so many navigate their journeys through grief.
Twitter: @cccaitland
Donette (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Donette (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgAfter multiple miscarriages, I found myself trying to balance life on a mountain of buried pain and grief. It took me some time to work through the pain, the blame and self Isolation but I got there through radical self-love and subconscious reprogramming. Now I have the opportunity to teach other women and folks, how to get from where they are in their grief process to where they want to be.
Instagram: donette_wynter_boothe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donettewynter
Melissa Sulley (She/her)Group Facilitator
Email >Melissa Sulley (She/her)

Group Facilitator
info@pilsc.orgMelissa Sulley (she/her) is a Pregnancy + Infant Loss Doula Candidate and holds a Bachelor of Psychology and Education, with a special interest in grief work.
She is a mother to two children earth-side (Ezekiel and Eliyanah) and seven children waiting for her in the stars. Her first experience with pregnancy loss was in 2015 when she lost her son Josiah at 20 weeks.
She went on to lose three more babies within the second trimester, and three within the first trimester.
Melissa is passionate about sharing her personal journey of grief and helping others navigate through the difficult waters of loss. In 2017, Melissa built her own business, josiah+co. as a way to honour her babies as well as all the other babies gone too soon.
She hosts workshops and events for those impacted by Pregnancy + Infant Loss in Hamilton, Ontario where she resides with her partner and two children.
Melissa will be facilitating the Next Steps after Loss EST group weekly, from December 1st-22nd.
Website: https://josiahandco.ca/
Instagram: @josiahandco
Helena (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Helena (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgHello – my names is Helena. I work as a nurse for the last 15 years and the health care field for the last 18 years. My journey to motherhood has been complicated involving a loss in 2016 and loss twin girls in 2018. The PILSC help with dealing with my loss in 2018. Volunteering at PILSC is a way for me to help other families going through loss. Hoping with PILSC we can help more families seek help dealing with Pregnancy and Infant loss and advocate for awareness involving PILSC. I love music, reading and watching tennis on TV.
Rosanna (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Rosanna (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI have a background in health education and restorative exercise. I am passionate about helping people feel strong and confident in their bodies through movement. I volunteer at PILSC because I want to help people going through the traumatic experience of pregnancy loss navigate this complex journey and feel less alone. I have two living children and have experienced three losses in a row since my second son was born. The PILSC has inspired me to speak about my losses and talk openly about my grief and personal journey with family and friends. Being a part of the hotline team helps me honour my three losses and contribute to a community that is helping break the stigma around pregnancy and infant loss.
Instagram: @rtreallifemovement
Courtney (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Courtney (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgMy name is Courtney, I am a Registered Nurse that works with Kensington Clinic as well as the Tuberculosis Clinic here in Calgary. I decided to begin volunteering with PILSC because working at Kensington Clinic I see a lot of people that can utilise a support service such as this, and I wanted to make myself available to individuals who need extra support in this area of their lives. Even though my work can be quite time consuming, I do find being able to help people who need it to be rewarding, and I feel as though it is the least I can do when I have the time available.
Anne B (She/her)Hotline Volunteer
Email >Anne B (She/her)

Hotline Volunteer
info@pilsc.orgI am the proud mom of 5 incredible souls, photographer and end of life doula. I am honoured to volunteer at PILSC in memory of my son Ezzeill ,who silently left this earth 16 years ago, and in loving recognition of my daughter (his living twin sister.) They inspire me to use my grief and experience to support others. Through love and connection we create space to heal.
Instagram: @risingsoulphotography
Jen Hoch (she/her)Hotline Volunteer & Peer Mentor
Email >Jen Hoch (she/her)

Hotline Volunteer & Peer Mentor
info@pilsc.orgI am a mom of four; three living children and one that passed away shortly after her birth 16 yrs ago. I am a Postpartum , and Loss Doula living in Calgary, AB. I volunteer at PILSC because I know from my own history of loss, just how important it is to have good support at all stages of this journey. Whether you are a newly bereaved parent, going through a subsequent pregnancy or many years after your loss, being able to talk to someone who has walked a similar path can make a huge difference. If I can help just one parent feel less isolated and alone, then I have done my part.
Instagram: @purplerosedoula
website: www.purplerosedoula.com
Heather Hooge (she/her)Group Facilitator - Difficult Decisions
Email >Heather Hooge (she/her)

Group Facilitator - Difficult Decisions
info@pilsc.orgHeather Hooge is a registered social worker with a background in health care. Heather is excited to support the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre having had her own life touched by pregnancy loss in 2016 when Heather delivered her daughter, Willa, stillborn at 21 weeks gestation due to poor prenatal diagnosis.
Heather knows firsthand how important it is to have a community to turn to for support in healing and is excited that the centre will be that community for many others who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss.
Arden Chan (they/them)Group Facilitator - Difficult Decisions
Email >Arden Chan (they/them)

Group Facilitator - Difficult Decisions
info@pilsc.orgHi, my name is Arden Chan, and I use they/them pronouns. I was drawn to being a peer support facilitator out of a desire to help build community and support for those people facing the very difficult and often isolating experience of pregnancy and infant loss. I want to hold space for the wide range of thoughts and feelings that come with loss and prospective loss, and be part of the journey of coping and healing. I graduated with my Bachelor’s in social work, and have experience supporting the emotions, loss, and decision-making that can accompany pregnancy interruption, through my time at Kensington Clinic.
Alison Varga (she/her)Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
Email >Alison Varga (she/her)

Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
info@pilsc.orgAlison (aka Ali Varga) is a registered Canadian Certified Counsellor through the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. Ali lost her little girl, Kalista, in May 2016 at 7 months. This loss changed her life forever. The healing journey has been a challenge but Ali has been lucky to have met some remarkable people along the way and has learned to see beauty, also known as “the silver lining”, even when it seems to not exist. This often came in the form of Ali’s many animals on her farm!
She has now gotten to a place in her journey where she wanted to give back to this amazing community; putting both her personal experience and professional skills to work in a positive way. Being a group facilitator with the Centre gives Ali an opportunity to honor her little girl, along with everyone else’s little ones.
Instagram: serendipityeq_ali
Twitter: @varga_ali
Jill McGaghey (she/her)Group Facilitator - Pregnant After Loss
Email >Jill McGaghey (she/her)

Group Facilitator - Pregnant After Loss
info@pilsc.orgHi, my name is Jill (she/her). I felt so called to the Pregnancy After Loss Group when I first heard about it. Going through my own loss, I see that support from individuals going through similar experiences is crucial to the healing process. Solidarity, and knowing that you are not alone is beautiful and empowering. Pregnancy after loss is a complex time to say the very least. Being a part of the journey for other parents is an absolute honour. Through my lived experience, the space I’ve held for others in loss, and through my education, this is a group that I care so deeply for and am grateful to be involved in.
Breanna Kehler (she/her)Group Facilitator - Pregnant After Loss
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Group Facilitator - Pregnant After Loss
info@pilsc.orgBreanna holds a Bachelor of Social Work and has a background working in the field of mental health as well as supporting families. Throughout her degree and work experience, Breanna has had opportunities to co-facilitate groups and loved it. Breanna is passionate about supporting families through their grief and loss journey, so she is excited to volunteer with the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre.
Francis Kordov (she/her)Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
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Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
info@pilsc.orgHi my name is Frances Kordov (She/her). After experiencing pregnancy losses between two living children, I have felt what it means to parent while grieving, and then to carry a pregnancy to full term. After my second child was born, chronic pain from osteoarthritis combined with postpartum anxiety & depression led me to completely reframe what I had believed it meant to be a healthy and present parent, spouse, and human being in general.
One of the things that helped me through that time was participation in peer support groups where the combination of people graciously listening and offering stories created a space of “we’ve got you” in both pain and joy. It’s my hope to facilitate a group where this kind of open connection and community care will support your individual healing and build our empathy for one another.
Helen Williamson (she/her)Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
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Group Facilitator - Grieving Without Living Children
info@pilsc.orgHi my name is Helen and I go by she and her. I have always loved helping people whether it was the new graduates in my team at work, or the overseas members, and helping them get to know the local customs and showing them around. Through my work I was always drawn to the group facilitation courses and enjoyed them immensely and gained so much from them. I want to give those experiences to others and after suffering my own miscarriage, I want to help support others through the journey of moving forward with peer group facilitation. Whilst my training is in geophysics, training the new people, running meetings, being the team member to include everyone, I recently completed a facilitation course at the University of Calgary. I gained the Certificate in Adult Learning specializing in Workplace Learning and I love the opportunity to share the amazing things I learned and the journey it put me through and helping others through it to
Jordan Joanisse (she/her)Group Facilitator - Parent and Baby
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Group Facilitator - Parent and Baby
info@pilsc.orgHi, my name is Jordan (she/her). I feel an affinity towards facilitating the Parent and Baby group due to my 10+ years working with families as a birth and postpartum doula, as well as my work as a personal coach and due to my own personal journey with loss, fertility and family. I have learned to draw on the support of my community, my family and my own personal strengths and wish to support others as they find their footing to do the same.”
I am drawn to connecting with and holding space for people, as they expand on their inner knowing of where they are at and where they want to go.
Steven Peard (he/him)Group Facilitator - Partners in Loss
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Group Facilitator - Partners in Loss
info@pilsc.orgSteven (he/him/his) is a 34 year old father of two who has spent the last ten years in theatre and film and now is on a journey to practice Counselling and Social Work. He feels drawn to helping those at the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre as he and his wife lost their daughter in early 2020 and the support provided to them was incredible. He hopes to support others in the same way and show people they are not alone in these woods. Steven looks forward to speaking to you all.
Nancy Shadlock (she/her)Group Facilitator - Partners in Loss
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Group Facilitator - Partners in Loss
info@pilsc.orgNancy Shadlock (she/her) is a Coming Out Coach at Centered Life Coaching. She helps others step out of whatever closet that is no longer serving them, by helping them connect to their truest self and supporting them in sharing that with their world in a powerful, life-giving way. These same skills are helpful in her work of helping partners through their journey of loss. From firsthand experience she knows it is hard to know how to support someone when you haven’t experienced the same thing within your own body, thus she seeks to embody empathy as much as possible. Nancy is married to an amazing woman named Alaina, they have two sweet babies and a beautiful life together in Calgary, Alberta.