About Us

With an extensive background as a registered hospice nurse, Dori brings a profound understanding of aging & the end-of-life process. As the Director overseeing all of Heart Bridge’s care and training initiatives, she is dedicated to ensuring that every person’s transition is as peaceful and supported as possible.  As a care consultant, she guides and empowers people to make informed, heart-led decisions.

Denise brings over a decade of specialized nursing experience in hospice and oncology. She intimately understands the overwhelming journey of navigating a new, severe diagnosis and the toll it takes on both the patient and their loved ones. Her sharp clinical literacy is matched only by her deep compassion, allowing her to provide expert illness coaching and symptom management strategies that prioritize true holistic comfort.

Amelia is a Hospice nurse and death worker who has been in the field since 2011. She has trained with Angie Stevens, Frank Ostaseski, Ram Das, Roshi Joan Halifax and Reverend Bhodi Be. Her greatest teachers have been her patients and families she has worked with over the years. This work has shown her that the more tools people have the better we can collectively care for each other through all of life's big changes. 

Kevin has over 15 years experience in the healthcare tech industry, having led software product teams focused on care collaboration, quality metrics, analytics, and workflow optimization. Kevin became an End-of-Life Doula and Level 1 Reiki Practitioner in 2025.

Robin facilitates open, honest, and supportive community conversations. With a deep belief that no one should navigate the complexities of aging, illness, and grief alone, Robin creates a safe and welcoming space for neighbors to gather. Robin helps individuals ask hard questions, and find meaningful support. Dedicated to the San Francisco community, Robin brings a warm, grounding presence to every group she hosts.

Tommi believes we can actively participate in our own wellness if we focus on nourishing our mind, body, and spirit. She leads groups with loving compassion to explore healing and navigating life's challenges. Tommi holds space and encourages community discussions about aging, grief, and dying. She shares local resources and details to help make more informed choices about life planning.

Russel has been a hospice nurse for 15 years.  He believes that care emphasizing emotional and spiritual support assists to offset feelings of detachment engendered by a task-oriented medical approach.  He participated in a Doula Training with Heart Bridge in February 2026, and is gradually moving toward fully embracing this holistic approach to end of life guidance.