At From Grief to Hope Inc., our Board of Directors is more than a leadership team—we are a circle of hearts forever shaped by love, loss, and the sacred journey of grief. Each of us has someone we cherish on the other side, and it is from that place of remembrance that we serve.
We understand the quiet ache of a grieving mother, the tender longing of a daughter, the unspoken strength of a wife carrying love and sorrow in the same breath. We have walked these paths ourselves. We know the courage it takes to rise each day, to speak a loved one’s name, to keep going when the world feels forever changed. Together, we bring lived experience, steadfast compassion, and a deep, unwavering devotion to every person who finds their way to our community. Our leadership is rooted in empathy, guided by purpose, and strengthened by the belief that healing is possible when we walk beside one another. We honor every story. We hold space for every heart. And we remain committed to transforming grief into a place where hope can gently grow again.
Estrella Alvarez-Tinch, Founder/CEO (Bert's Mom)
Rachel Slagle Pearson, Vice President (Perry's Mom)
Martina Tangen, Secretary (Jakub's Mom)
Anita Jimenez, Director of Remembrances - (Andy's Widow)