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? Check out our open roles here.
Our Board
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)Founder
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)
Aditi Loveridge is the Founder and CEO of the registered charity, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre. She is also the co-founder of Seeds of Growth, Grief Education Inc., an ICF-accredited coaching program and Board Co-Chair of Skipping Stones Foundation, a registered charity empowering trans and gender-diverse youth and adults.
Through her work, Aditi has supported thousands of families on their reproductive paths. As an expert in the field, Aditi has been asked to speak on countless podcasts, and radio and television spots and has advocated for systemic and social change at the government level.
Aditi’s fierce dedication to intersectional restorative social justice and equality for all has made her a trailblazer within the bereavement community. In 2023 Aditi was given the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of her outstanding service.
Learn more about Aditi at aditiloveridge.com & sogacademy.com.
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)Co-founder
Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)
With 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.
Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)Board Member
Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)
Melissa is a communications professional with a background in public relations and social media and comes to us from a busy marketing agency in Calgary. Melissa is a busy mom of two living children and one baby in the stars, which has brought her to be an advocate for other TFMR parents. She finds fulfillment in helping folks that have had a loss(es) through social media and connecting with others through the centre’s peer groups. Although busy, Melissa sets time aside every day to trail run and sets audacious running goals in the run community.
Funke Ipaye (she/her)Treasurer
Funke Ipaye (she/her)

Treasurer
Funke Ipaye is a creative, energetic Finance professional. An exceptional problem solver and strategic thinker, with experience in the energy market. She holds a Finance degree from Brock University, an MBA from McMaster University and is a Chartered Professional Accountant.
Funke has experienced the pain of multiple pregnancy losses. She lost her identical twins in January 2022 and then another pregnancy in August of the same year. She is passionate about bringing grief out of the shadows by dismantling societal shame.
Kim Dueck (she/her)Secretary
Kim Dueck (she/her)
Originally from the west coast, Kimmy has spent over 20 years in Alberta working in a variety of administrative roles including sexual and reproductive health, midwifery and mental health. Passions also include further learning in areas of birthwork, trauma-informed care, self-sufficiency, art and the wild outdoors. Kimmy also volunteers time occasionally with a local rescue and with ‘Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep’ as an affiliate photographer.
She is also homeschooling her youngest son, helping her oldest son navigate entering adulthood, and holding down the house with 4 animal companions.
Jennifer Forrest (she/her)Board Member
Jennifer Forrest (she/her)

Board Member
Jennifer Forrest (she/her) is a legal and HR professional and small business owner. After experiencing the grief of multiple pregnancy losses, Jennifer became part of the PILSC community and is extremely passionate and proud of the work being done by this organization. Jennifer is honoured to serve on the board of PILSC and to give back to an organization that has provided so much support to her.
Advisory Board
Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)Medical Advisor
Dr. Stephanie Cooper (she/her)
Dr. 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.
Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)Somatic Support Advisory
Dr. Kyley Hunt (She/her)
Kyley 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
Our Practitioners
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Aditi Loveridge (she/her)
Aditi Loveridge is the Founder and CEO of the registered charity, Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre. She is also the co-founder of Seeds of Growth, Grief Education Inc., an ICF-accredited coaching program and Board Co-Chair of Skipping Stones Foundation, a registered charity empowering trans and gender-diverse youth and adults.
Through her work, Aditi has supported thousands of families on their reproductive paths. As an expert in the field, Aditi has been asked to speak on countless podcasts, and radio and television spots and has advocated for systemic and social change at the government level.
Aditi’s fierce dedication to intersectional restorative social justice and equality for all has made her a trailblazer within the bereavement community. In 2023 Aditi was given the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in recognition of her outstanding service.
Learn more about Aditi at aditiloveridge.com & sogacademy.com.
Moneka Robinson (she/her)Counselling Practicum Student
Moneka Robinson (she/her)
Kate Koei (she/her)Counseling Therapist
Kate Koei (she/her)
Kate is a multicultural, trauma-informed counselor working with culturally different, immigrant or individual, couples and families looking to experience counseling that honors and incorporates their faith, spiritual, cultural beliefs, and values. In private practice, she works in the areas of grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, culturally different couples, difficult relationship patterns, and domestic abuse including survivors of narcissistic abuse.
Kate holds a Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and is a Certified Canadian Counsellor, Grief & Loss Educator, and Group & Workshop Facilitator helping individuals, understand and work through challenges that diminish their wellbeing.
She is excited to join PILSC as a counselor. From her own experience with grief, she recognizes that it is deeply personal and many times lonely. Her hope is that your journey together will be honoring you and your family. Your loss matters!
Kate Koei MA, MACP, CCC She/Her
Counselling Therapist, Renewed Self Counselling Services
www.renewedself.ca
Tamara Lacelle (she/her)Registered Midwife
Tamara Lacelle (she/her)
Tamara (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
Erin Winters (she/her)Psychic Medium
Erin Winters (she/her)
Erin is a psychic medium who works with spirit to provide loving guidance, meaningful messages, clarity, & gentle reassurance to her clients.
Erin has been an integral part of the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Centre from the beginning. She is very grateful to be offering her energetic channelings to this community.
Annie Hussain (she/her)Art Therapist
Annie Hussain (she/her)

Art Therapist
Annie Hussain holds a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University and has over 10 years of experience working as an Art Therapist with a variety of populations: children, teens, seniors, persons with disabilities, addictions, domestic violence survivors, and pregnancy and infant loss. Currently, Annie works in private practice with the Blackbird Healing Arts Collective seeing individual clients as well as facilitates community art therapy groups with various organizations in Calgary. Annie designed and implemented the Adult Art Therapy program at the Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Center in 2021 and is honoured to continually offer the healing power of art-making to their clientele.
Joëlle Croteau-Willard (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Joëlle Croteau-Willard (she/her)
**Le texte en français est présenté à la suite de celui en anglais.
When my second son Julien died 6 months into my pregnancy with him, I was thrust into a world of deep grief and loss. My life was devastated and I felt completely shattered – yet, the world continued on without me.
Experiencing a pregnancy loss is one of the most difficult and isolating journeys anyone will ever walk through. It’s for this reason that I’m so passionate about supporting you through this challenging time. While nothing will ever take the place of your baby, it’s possible to find hope, joy, and peace again. I can relate to the pain you are feeling, and I’m here to hold space for you as you pick up the pieces of your life with warmth, understanding, and compassion that only someone who has also walked this same path can express.
Wherever you are on the journey and regardless of how or when you have experienced Pregnancy or Infant loss, I am here to support you. I further specialize in supporting families through Parenting after loss and TFMR as well as offering sessions in both English and French.
My services cater to all parents, birthing people, and 2SLGBTQIA+ people. I am a Franco-Albertan living in Mohkinstsis, Treaty 7 Territory, also known as Calgary, Alberta. My pronouns are she/her/hers.
My life’s work was revealed to me with the passing of Julien. As my coaching expertise and my own experiences in the Grief & Loss world collided, I understand now more than ever how vital Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coaching is to recover from trauma and tragedy.
In my loss journey, I’ve also seen a tremendous need for the non-grievers & support system of the bereaved to have resources that allow them to feel useful, purposeful, and supportive when their loved ones are living out the worst days of their lives. If you love someone who has lost a child and feel confused, worried and paralyzed by it, I am here for you too.
Mon deuxième fils, Julien, est décédé six mois après le début de ma grossesse. J’ai été plongée dans un monde de deuil et de perte profonde. Ma vie était en ruine et je me suis sentie complètement détruite – et pourtant, le monde continuait autour de moi, sans moi.
Joëlle Croteau-Willard,
Accompagnante certifiée en deuil périnatal
Vivre une perte de grossesse est un parcours le plus difficile et le plus isolant qui existe. C’est pour cette raison que je peux compatir pour vous accompagner dans cette période difficile et compliquée. Je sais très bien que rien ne remplacera votre bébé. Par contre, il est possible de retrouver l’espoir, la joie et la paix. Je suis passionnée de vous accompagner et de vous offrir la chaleur humaine, la compréhension et la compassion que seule une personne qui a vécu une telle expérience de vie peut offrir.
Ma famille se compose de mon partenaire Calvin, de mon fils vivant Axel Lucien et de notre fils décédé Julien Wayne. Je peux vivre l’héritage de Julien en me tournant vers la communauté et en soutenant d’autres familles touchées par la perte périnatale pendant les moments où elles en ont un grand besoin.
Où que vous en soyez dans votre cheminement et quelque soit le moment ou la manière dont vous avez vécu la perte périnatale, je suis là pour vous soutenir. Je me spécialise également dans le soutien aux familles dans le cadre ” Parenting after loss ” et ” TFMR” (perte de grossesse et interruption de grossesse pour raisons médicales), et j’offre des sessions en anglais ainsi qu’en français.
Mes services s’adressent également à tous les parents, aux personnes qui accouchent et aux personnes 2SLGBTQIA+. Je suis une franco-albertaine vivant à Mohkinstsis, Territoire du Traité 7, aussi connu sous le nom de Calgary, Alberta. Mes pronoms sont “elle” et “elle.”
Frances Kordov (she/her)Pregnancy & Infant Loss Coach
Frances Kordov (she/her)
As a Pregnancy and Infant Loss Coach with PILSC I am here to provide unwavering support to individuals and couples navigating the often challenging journey of pregnancy, loss, and parenthood.
My heart is devoted to supporting people who have experienced the profound pain of trying to conceive, miscarriage at any stage, stillbirth, termination for medical reasons, or the journey towards becoming involuntarily childless. It’s becoming more widely aknowledged that the path to parenthood isn’t always straightforward, and I specialize in helping you find a way with self-compassion. Through my own experiences, I’ve also been led to specialize in grief that is layered with chronic health challenges and challenges to physical mobility.
In our coaching sessions, I offer a warm and neutral approach to create space for you to share emotions, fears, and hopes without judgment. Your grief and all of the stories that are being written on your heart will be held as a sacred aspect of your journey. Using reflective questions, we will gently dig into how you might connect with your pain and navigate this grief with a renewed sense of purpose.
Coaching extends beyond personal growth; it ripples throughout our lives, enhancing relationships and fostering a supportive community that stands by your side. In our time spent together, it is my intention to support you to create the capacity to open up meaningful conversations with those around you, making it a truly transformative experience for both you and your loved ones.
For the people who surround bereaved parents (friends, family, community lifelines) coaching can be vital for you, too. There might be confusion or fear in how you can best show up for your loved one who is grieving, and I am here to explore that with you.
I’m available to support you virtually or in person at the PILSC office located in Mohkinstis on Treaty 7 Land, Calgary, Alberta.
Alexandra Goojha (she/her)Counselling Therapist
Alexandra Goojha (she/her)

Counselling Therapist
Alexandra is a counsellor and obtained her Masters degree in Counselling Psychology in April 2020. She recognizes that counselling can be of benefit to anyone going through distress, trauma, or unhappiness in their lives. Alexandra noticed the need for people to have counselling available in her 18 years as a health care worker as well as being a yoga teacher. Alexandra’s areas of interest are grief/loss, anxiety, depression, PTSD, trauma, substance abuse,
and self-esteem. Her clients acknowledge her relaxed nature and sense of compassion she brings to counselling. She appreciates the lifelong learning in the field of counselling and is constantly looking for new and constructive ways to help clients.
Alexandra’s passion has always been in the counselling field and she is grateful for her clients’ trust and acceptance. She has great respect for all of her clients. Alexandra uses evidence- based approaches including Supportive Psychotherapy, Mindfulness, Psychodynamic, Strength- Based, EMDR, elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and elements of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Alexandra is a firm believer that everyone deserves to feel their best and YOU belong in this world!
I practice an eclectic approach to therapy which looks at the client holistically and combines different forms of standards approaches. I believe that a counsellor and client relationship is special and needs to be a good fit. I provide a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment at all times. I work hard to instill trust, empathy, and mutual respect. Working on your mental health is never a waste- it’s an investment in self-worth and moving forward in a positive direction. I look forward to walking you through your healing journey and always maintaining a safe place to pause. Your holistic needs will always come first. I believe in having honest and open communication about your needs in order to foster a solid therapeutic relationship.
Our Support Team
Shirley Lai (she/her)Social Media Coordinator
Shirley Lai (she/her)
Shirley is a creative professional with a background in design, marketing and brand management. Born in Hong Kong and raised in South Africa, her international upbringing has given her a unique global perspective and an innate understanding of diverse cultures. Over the past decade, she has dedicated her expertise to nurturing growth within the luxury fashion and wellness sectors, distinguishing herself as a strategic thinker.
In addition to her professional pursuits, Shirley is the founder of Peachy Paws, an online pet apparel brand that seamlessly merges her passion for fashion and love for pets. Beyond aesthetics, it serves as a platform for fostering connections within the pet-loving community. Shirley’s commitment to meaningful connections extends to her personal journey, which has been marked by the loss of her twin daughter and her best friend. She is thrilled to join PILSC as a social media coordinator, where she continues her own healing journey while contributing to the organization’s impactful mission.
Cait Reynolds (She/her)Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
Cait Reynolds (She/her)
Caitland (she/her) has a background in policy research, abortion advocacy, and social outreach. She has extensive experience in community work and believes in trauma-informed approaches to help others manage their journey through grief.
Having had an abortion in 2018, abortion advocacy is of special interest to Caitland. She is passionate about the multi-faceted emotions that accompany an abortion experience and hopes to help destigmatize abortion through open dialogue and education.
Caitland’s various experiences in community support give her a diverse perspective in supporting individuals through the grief journey, and she is honoured to bring these perspectives to PILSC by supporting clients and volunteers alike
Larissa Coquelle (she/her)Alberta Centre Manager
Larissa Coquelle (she/her)
Larissa (she/her) was born and raised in lower mainland, B.C and moved to Alberta with her wife, two dogs, and two cats in 2018. After years of trying to conceive, 2021 held an early chemical pregnancy and loss of 3 fur-babies within an 8 month period. Pain and darkness became consuming and lonely. Healing came through focusing on micro-moments of happiness and the purpose and laughter from rescuing another dog. Her previous experience leading another charity for almost five years opened her eyes to the healing power of laughter and smiles to combat darkness.
She is a passionate Jill-of-all-trades with enthusiasm for acquiring new skills and experiences. Larissa is excited to use her expertise in administration, IT, leadership, and strategizing to help others. She feels incredibly honored to work alongside such an amazing team to support people through their own healing journeys.
Jennifer Hammer (she/her)Support Group Specialist
Jennifer Hammer (she/her)
Jennifer Hammer (she/her) is an intuitive mentor and Certified Coach. She is also a Perinatal & Loss Specialist, Certified Infant Feeding Educator, Reiki Master and Peer-Group Facilitator for perinatal mood and anxiety disorders.
Jennifer is a strong advocate for peer-support and believes it is a powerful stepping stone on the pathway towards healing. She founded Postpartum Support Calgary to cultivate a peer-run community for parents battling isolation. Jennifer currently offers guidance through her business Sacred Nest via private and group coaching. In her work she uses an integrative approach combining somatic and energetic healing, emotional mastery and subconscious re-programming.
It was her own personal experience navigating the loss of her first pregnancy and perinatal anxiety that propelled her into this work and joining the PILSC team as the Support Group Coordinator.
Aruneema Malik (She/Her)Social Media Assistant
Aruneema Malik (She/Her)
At PILSC, Aruneema finds the perfect intersection of her interests. Her role allows her to continue exploring her passion for marketing and social media while actively contributing to the creation and maintenance of inclusive spaces—values that are at the core of PILSC’s mission.
Nova McGillivray (she/her)Peer Coordinator
Nova McGillivray (she/her)
Nova McGillivray was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, she loves dogs, hiking and Starbucks. She has been a peer facilitator since 2013, is a Sistership Circle level one facilitator with Brain Story certification as well as Nonviolent Crisis Intervention trained. She came to PILSC as a helpline volunteer and then did her Canadian Mental Health Association Peer Support School practicum with PILSC which lead to becoming a PILSC facilitator and then moved into the Peer Coordinator role. She is happy to be using her knowledge and gifts to contribute and to support people
Ashton Bennett (she/her)Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
Ashton Bennett (she/her)

Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
Ashton (she/her) has a background in prenatal and postpartum mental health with a special interest in pregnancy & infant loss support. After experiencing two of her own miscarriages and feeling incredibly alone due to a lack of supports, she decided she needed to do more to support parents going through similar experiences. She is now currently working towards her Bachelors of Social Work at Mount Royal University with a goal to become a counselor.
Sabrina Legare (she/her)Program Support/Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
Sabrina Legare (she/her)

Program Support/Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
Sabrina was born and raised in Calgary. She is a single mom of a son and they have two cats. Working on her past trauma she made the decision that she wanted to help others who may be going through trauma of their own. As she went through her trauma alone, she wanted to be the person she needed back then for others.
After completing a volunteer term with another organization, she earned her Gender-based Analysis Plus Certification and Brain Story Certification. She is excited to bring her personal experiences as well as her knowledge to PILSC as a Helpline Virtual Peer supervisor.
Arielle McEwen (she/her)Peer Mentorship Coordinator
Arielle McEwen (she/her)
Arielle (she/her) experienced some pretty big losses at a young age which completely threw her off track. When she was 17, she found her best friend after she died by suicide, and then less than 3 years later, she watched her mom die from cancer. For many years she felt adrift, but by helping others navigate their grief, she found her way to a new path. Grief often leaves people feeling isolated, but by connecting with others through similar shared experiences, Arielle has found a safe place to work through her heartbreak, while supporting others. Although she would not want to relive these traumatic moments, she is thankful for the road they put her on. Arielle brings a broad spectrum of experience including non-profit management, sexual health education, and trauma work. With a diploma in Human Services, and 2 years of experience as a grief mentor, Arielle feels right at home as the Peer Mentorship Coordinator with PILSC.
When not helping others, Arielle can be found exploring this big beautiful world with her husband and their 2 dogs, decorating their home, creating peaceful paintings, and playing acoustic guitar.
Sarah Duncan (she/her)Calgary Support Coordinator
Sarah Duncan (she/her)
Sarah Duncan is a skilled professional in Administration and Customer service with a wealth of experience spanning the Logistics and Education sectors. She holds a Masters’ degree in International Business Administration from Université d’Orléans.
When she is not creating exceptional customer experiences for organisations, she is busy nurturing two beautiful children and sharing her love for the French language by teaching it to kids. Sarah experienced the loss of a parent and molar pregnancy simultaneously, and is privileged to use her professional skills to make a real difference to the world.
Iryna Slipa (she/her)Calgary Support Group Coordinator
Iryna Slipa (she/her)

Calgary Support Group Coordinator
Iryna Slipa is a Ukrainian-born professional who has recently made Calgary her home alongside her husband and daughter. With an impressive track record as an operation officer in the outsourcing and technology services industry over the past 5 years, she is known for her exceptional organizational skills and unwavering motivation in fast-paced environments.
Iryna’s personal journey has been shaped by her own experience with miscarriage, leaving a profound impact on her life. Driven by a deep sense of empathy and a desire to support grieving families, she has chosen to join PILSC to utilize her outstanding customer service and organizational skills in helping others navigate their journey.
When not immersed in her professional endeavors, Iryna finds solace in the beauty of nature. She particularly enjoys spending time outdoors, exploring and hiking in the mountains.
With her dedication, expertise, and passion for both supporting others and embracing the wonders of nature, Iryna is poised to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves.
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