In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
In conjunction with school counselors and teachers, The Grief Heroes donations provide students with age-appropriate grief workbooks that help them understand grief and cope with difficult emotions.
Empowering Grieving Youth Through
Education, Music & The Arts
Meet Our Dedicated Team
We are a passionate team of professionals who share an innovative spirit and are committed to finding solutions that can help grieving children move towards a hopeful future after the loss of a loved one.
Key Leaders
Susan Binau
CEO
Founder
Andy Binau
Ambassador
Co-Founder
Dr. Ron Eaglin
Board member
Team Members
Christina Ligget
Director of Communication
Christina Ligget
Community Outreach Director
Nicole Kainz
Community Outreach Director
Nizi
Director of Arts & Music
Jose Enrique
Videographer/Editor
Tea Kolnic
Social Media Manager
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors oversees and governs our non profit organization, providing strategic direction and guidance to ensure the overall success of our mission.
Carrie is an international business professional who worked 10 years in England. Currently (Sr. Manager/Technology, Disney)
Experienced Leader with a demonstrated ability to drive high-quality, technically complex initiatives from conception to delivery. Leverages strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and collaboration to lead teams to success. Managing million-dollar budgets.
Susan is a global philanthropist, keynote speaker, and visionary inventor. As a resilient colon cancer survivor, Susan has dedicated her life to offering transformative resources and programs since 2009, tailored to support families facing critical illness, loss, and grief. Her impactful initiatives have had a profound effect on over 25,000 families worldwide. In 2019, Susan established the Grief Heroes Foundation, with a primary mission to provide grief education for children, schools, and families across the United States. She holds a Master's Degree in Education and Human Resource Development. Our History
Dr. Eaglin is a professor at Daytona State College and the Chair of the Department of Engineering and Information Technology. Ron's leadership, the department achieved full ABET accreditation for three programs and received high national rankings in U.S. News and World Report, being recognized both nationally and internationally as one of the best most affordable programs globally.
Ron's interest in the project stems from his experiences dealing with the loss of his wife and daughter. His expertise in information technology and access to resources make him a valuable contributor to our cause.
Marcel graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and a Master of Law (LL.M. with Honors) from Golden Gate University School of Law. He joined the US Army and served four years in the infantry and is currently a member of the Alabama and District of Columbia bar associations. In 2017, Mr. Marcel started his own law firm specializing in immigration law.
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Executive Advisory Board
Comprising professionals from diverse industries, the Executive Advisory Board generously offers strategic advice and leverages their network to support our mission and enhance our organizational strategies.
Deana LaRosa
As a wife, mother, entrepreneur, best-selling author, and philanthropist, Deana La Rosa takes pride in all of her endeavors. After 20+ years as a business owner, Although Deana is proud of her professional victories, she has learned that family, dedication, and community are the greatest measures of success.
When Deana isn't working or volunteering in her community she is spending time at the beach with her husband, 5 kids, and 3 dogs.
FB: @Deanalarosa - Instagram: @deanalarosa - Instagram: @MotherandCEO
Websites: Deanalarosa.com - thrivewithlarosa.com - thelarosaco.com
Dr. Tristan Faith, PhD, LMHC
Dr. Faith has worked as a therapist for over twenty years. Tristan’s Ph.D. research was in trauma. She has written several books with her third book about the topic and treatment of trauma.
Dr. Faith believes in the importance of addressing the mind, body, and spirit connection to heal mental health issues. She also includes art therapy, archetypal psychology, Jungian philosophies, reprogramming the brain, hypnosis, meditation, and inner child work along with cognitive behaviorism as tools to heal.
Emily Kloeppel
Emily is a 4th-grade teacher in the Putnam City school district in Oklahoma City where she has taught since graduating from Southern Nazarene University in 2016. She firmly believes in the importance of dealing with mental health needs and building strong relationships in addition to teaching the required standards.
Teaching in a state that tops the charts in childhood trauma (according to ACE scores) has opened her eyes to the major need for teachers and students to have quality resources available to help students walk through this trauma.
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