Donna Helete is a relationship tender, mentor, community builder, and non-profit leader. She became a single mother to her two adult children 9 years ago when her husband died. Her real life credentials and experience with community grief rituals informed her career shift into grief work which includes two years as a hospice bereavement counselor, paying forward the support she once received.

“Creativity permeates to each corner of my life. From the art I create in my studio to what I wear, I feel expression of self is explored in all parts of our lives. I truly enjoy sharing the process of making art with others, especially mixed media collage.’” Jennifer Randall