Alma & Luna
Care Services
I chose to train with the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA) because their approach reflects the values at the heart of Alma & Luna: dignity, compassion, cultural humility, and equity. I was drawn to their belief that every person deserves to be supported in a way that honors their unique values, beliefs, traditions, and identity. Their commitment to increasing access to compassionate end-of-life care for underserved and marginalized communities deeply resonates with my own calling to serve people from all walks of life with respect, presence, and care.
I completed my INELDA End-of-Life Doula training in 2023, and today I am honored to be a part of the INELDA Team and serve as an Educator Assistant (EA). In this role, I support individuals who feel called to this work and are seeking to learn more about end-of-life doula care and compassionate accompaniment.
My continued involvement with INELDA allows me to contribute to a growing movement that is transforming how we approach dying, death, and grief while remaining rooted in dignity, inclusion, cultural humility, and equity. These values continue to guide my work with individuals, loved ones, and circles of care, advocating for the person's voice, wishes, and humanity to always remain at the center of care.
Nature has always been an essential part of my healing and well-being. As a Better Place Forests team member in Santa Cruz, I have witnessed how time in nature can offer comfort, perspective, and gentle support during moments of grief, loss, and transition. The forest provides a space where emotions can be felt without judgment, where sadness, love, remembrance, and renewal can coexist. In a culture that often rushes grief, nature invites us to slow down, listen deeply, and honor our own unique healing process.
I chose to work with Better Place Forests because their mission reflects my belief that nature can be a compassionate companion through life's most profound experiences. Helping individuals and families connect with the natural world, especially in the context of remembrance and legacy, allows me to support the important work of grief processing in a meaningful and grounded way. My work there, alongside my training as a Neighborhood Naturalist and UC Climate Steward, continues to deepen my understanding of the relationship between people, place, and well-being. It is an honor to help create opportunities for others to find solace, connection, and healing in the living landscapes that hold and nurture us.
