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)Co-founder
Email >Danyelle Kaluski (she/her)

Co-founder
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)Treasurer
Email >Roopa Khanna (she/her)

Treasurer
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Tolu Rosanwo (she/her)Secretary
Email >Tolu Rosanwo (she/her)

Secretary
info@pilsc.orgTolu Rosanwo (she/her) is articling with a Law firm to be called to the Alberta Bar in 2022. As part of her undergraduate studies, she conducted research in the non-profit community centred on providing services for newcomers/immigrants. That is where she developed a passion to assist the community.
Tolu was born in Nigeria and moved to Calgary over 15+ years ago with her family. She has developed a strong sense of devotion to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life of everyone in the community.
She is dedicated to using her empathetic nature to connect people with the resources they need to navigate through grief.
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.
Kate Koei (she/her)Counseling Therapist
Email >Kate Koei (she/her)

Counseling Therapist
info@pilsc.orgKate 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
Danielle Lemky (she/her)Counseling Therapist
Email >Danielle Lemky (she/her)

Counseling Therapist
info@pilsc.orgDanielle Lemky (she/her) is a Registered Provisional Psychologist in Alberta and a Canadian Certified Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. She completed a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in psychology at Mount Royal University and holds a Master of Counselling degree from Athabasca University.
Danielle’s journey into supporting others began with a personal loss. She has a strong desire to help people work through the difficult feelings tied to grief, isolation, stigma, and trauma associated with varying forms of loss and bereavement, knowing the experience of this herself.
In addition to supporting those of various sexual orientations, gender identities, and persons with disabilities, Danielle has experience supporting those navigating grief and loss, trauma and PTSD, substance use and addiction, anxiety, depression, career challenges, relationships, and survivors of crisis and natural disasters.
Danielle uses an integrative approach with clients that incorporates various modalities of therapy that meet you where you are at in the present moment.
Danielle is happy to meet with you from a trauma-informed and person-centred approach. Whether you have been to counselling before or not, Danielle hopes to welcome you to a safe space for you to develop the tools you need to feel empowered, cope, and work towards healing in your journey.
Danielle Lemky (she/her), MC, Registered Provisional Psychologist, C.C.C.
Syrina Daisy (she/her)Loss Coach
Email >Syrina Daisy (she/her)

Loss Coach
info@pilsc.orgSyrina Daisy (she/her) is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist, and Transformation Weekend Master Trainer.
After losing her son, Alex, in 2008, followed by a pregnancy loss in 2009 Syrina started her journey to heal her heart and that’s where her lifelong passion to help others started. As a grief coach, she walks with her clients through some of life’s most difficult transitions, and she does it with incredible grace, compassion and love.
Syrina is extremely honoured to be a part of an organization that provides so much support to the community.
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.
Candace 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.
Erin Winters (she/her)Psychic Medium
Email >Erin Winters (she/her)

Psychic Medium
info@pilsc.orgErin 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.
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
Jenne Newman (she/her)
Email >Jenne Newman (she/her)

info@pilsc.org
Jenne Newman holds a Master’s degree in Creative Arts Therapies from Concordia University. She is a Certified Canadian Counsellor with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, and a Registered Art Therapist with the Canadian Art Therapy Association. Jenne works in private practice, provides groups at Carya and is an instructor at the Prairie Institute of Expressive Arts Therapies. Jenne lives in Calgary and is the Co-founder of Blackbird Healing Arts Collective. Beyond work you can find Jenne recharging in nature and searching for wonder with her family.
Jenne Newman, MA, CCC, RCAT
Certified Canadian Counsellor #9466
Registered Creative Arts Therapist
Our Support Team
Melissa Sulley (she/her)PILSC Chair for Ontario Chapter; Ontario Peer Support Program Manager
Email >Melissa Sulley (she/her)

PILSC Chair for Ontario Chapter; Ontario Peer Support Program Manager
info@pilsc.orgMelissa (she/her) is a Pregnancy + Infant Loss Doula candidate with a Bachelor of Psychology and Education from Western University. She is passionate about building supportive, inclusive communities for those impacted by Pregnancy + Infant Loss, and she wants you to experience the freedom to share your grief journey and heal without shame. Melissa is a mother to two earth-side babies and seven babies waiting for her in the stars. She resides in Hamilton, Ontario with her family.
Shelagh (she/her)Centre Administrative Assistant
Email >Shelagh (she/her)

Centre Administrative Assistant
shelagh@pilsc.orgShelagh brings with her a solid background as an admin in a variety of areas from business, academia and now with a charitable organization with the Pregnancy & Infant Loss Support Center. She feels passionate about working in a role that benefits others in the community.
Shelagh was exposed to bereavement and deep grief at an early age and it left her with a profound sense of how fragile life is and how we need to find joy and light wherever we can. She feels privileged to be able to take this sense with her into her role with PILSC while putting her strong admin skills to good use.
Sarah Cormier (She/her)Helpline Coordinator
Email >Sarah Cormier (She/her)

Helpline 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.
Cait Reynolds (She/her)Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
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Helpline Virtual Peer Supervisor
info@pilsc.orgCaitland (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
Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)Social Media Lead
Email >Melissa Boisvenue (she/her)

Social Media Lead
info@pilsc.orgMelissa 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.
Vanessa Gemmell (they/them)Support Group Coordinator and Outreach
Email >Vanessa Gemmell (they/them)

Support Group Coordinator and Outreach
info@pilsc.orgVanessa (they/them) is a registered social worker with a Bachelor of Social Work from MacEwan University. They are passionate about increasing grief literacy in our society, trauma-informed practice, supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ community members in accessing affirming services, mental health advocacy, and developing interagency outreach initiatives. Vanessa has a professional background in non-profit work, distress line supportive listening, and leadership.
Vanessa has had the experience of shifting their understanding and expression of how the family is created, built, and defined. When not supporting participants through navigating PILSC’s many support group offerings, working with our volunteer group facilitators, and expanding PILSC outreach initiatives, Vanessa enjoys spending their free time exploring provincial parks with their family, making time for self-care, volunteering, and catching the occasional concert.
Jodi Caskey (she/her)Journey Through Grief Program Coordinator
Email >Jodi Caskey (she/her)

Journey Through Grief Program Coordinator
jodi@pilsc.orgJodi brings an extensive background in grief, trauma, disabilities, mental health, teaching, mediation and advocacy in the Non-Profit sector. She enjoys her family, travelling, singing, music, dancing, yoga/meditation, hiking and any outdoor adventure with her wee rescue dog Lola. Jodi is passionate about learning and educating others, especially about inclusion. She understands the profound impact of grief, and that the journey is a lifelong process.
Jodi is truly honoured to be part of such a caring, safe, compassionate and kind community, supporting others on their own journey.
Margo Hopkins (she/her)Support Group Specialist
Email >Margo Hopkins (she/her)

Support Group Specialist
info@pilsc.orgBeing outside is what Margo likes best, whether hiking, running, meditation, or family walks with her pandemic pup. Art, writing, family, and yoga are the grounding forces of her life. In addition, she also loves to learn and always has a potential research question in her mind. Margo has a background in health research and various non-profit organizations. Margo completed a Masters of Disability and Community Studies with a focus on violence and the effects of trauma on marginalized populations. Margo is excited to be a part of an organization that offers diverse journeys through grief and loss that aligns with the diverse population being served, which is revolutionizing the ways we grieve and connect.