Three Little Birds Nest of Support

Three Little Birds is a 100% volunteer-run nonprofit, founded by loss parents and advocates who understand the heartbreak of perinatal loss. Together, our volunteer board and bereavement team help us carry out the mission, services, and programs that provide comfort, connection, and community for grieving families. We are so grateful for the time, talent, and compassion shared by every member of our nest.

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Advisory Board

Our Advisory Board is composed of leaders, professionals, and advocates who help guide our mission and expand our impact. Click here to read more about each of our members. Interested in joining our Advisory Board? Email us at threelittlebirdsperinatal @gmail.com. Our Advisory Board includes:

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• Kristen Samuelson, President, Bereavement Photographer/Parent Advocate/Perinatal Bereavement Educator/Author, In memory of Jimmie Anne and Chloe Samuelson, and Everly Mae LaGrossa

• Marilyn Mapp, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, Board Member, Assistant Vice President of Nursing Operations, Women and Children’s Services, Cooper Hospital

• Victoria Grace Nunnally, MSN-Ed, RN-BC, Board Member, Perinatal Board-Certified Registered Nurse, In memory of Jonella Cooper

• Kelsey Sanderson, MSW, Board Member, Associate Director for Clinical & Professional Education, The Cooperative/Fetal Infant Mortality Review (FIMR)

• Christine Clarkin, Board Member, NICU Nurse and Bedside Bereavement Advocate, In memory of David Clarkin

• Ronald Tassello, Treasurer/Member

• Ashley Perry, LPC, Board Member, NJ Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Perinatal Mental Health Practitioner, In memory of the Perry babies

• Bridget Papagno, Board Member

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Bedside Support & Parent Advocates

Our volunteer bereavement support team consists of compassionate individuals from all backgrounds, many of whom have been personally or professionally touched by loss.

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• Bedside Bereavement Advocates are trained through our Perinatal Bereavement Training Program to walk alongside families at the time of loss, offering infant remembrance photography and memory-making opportunities.

• Parent/Family Advocates connect with families in the weeks and months following their loss through community events, support groups, and healing activities.

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Our Bedside and Parent Advocates include:

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• Kristen and Brent Samuelson – Co-Founders, Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate
  In memory of Jimmie Anne and Chloe Samuelson

• Jenaiyah Lewis – Sibling Bereavement Advocate, In memory of Josiah Lewis

• Jacqueline Russo – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, Registered Pediatric Nurse, In memory of Maria Rosa

• Gianna Collins – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Hayes

• Aurora Golden-Appleton – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, Photographer and Editor

• Kanei Green-Scott – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, Licensed Practical Nurse, Child Life Counselor, In memory of Ariel Burch

• Ashly Hannah – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Aubree Ann

• Brooke Koines – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Xander Abraham and Jade Alexandra

• Marci Bienkowski – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Hope Ann

• Quinnzel & Yesenia Robinson – Parent Advocates, Dad Support, In memory of Mila Kelly and Mylo Luis

• Sara Shepherd – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Oliver

• Deja Houser, LSW – Perinatal Bereavement Advocate and Social Worker

• Ariadna Lima – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Liam, Declan, and Anthony

• Kristann Dolinsky – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, Professional Photographer
  In memory of Michael and Gabriel

• Dominique Jimenez – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Luca Grey

• Julie Smythe – Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate, In memory of Valentina

• Terri Knight - Bedside Bereavement/Parent Advocate

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