I wrote this book because I’ve lived through what happens when someone dies without a plan. I had a lot to say—and found that writing gave me a way to share it in a repeatable, resourceful way. The book is a guide, but also a call to action: get your affairs in order now, while you still can, for the sake of the people who love you.

www.unburytheburden.com

The nonprofit side of Unbury the Burden goes beyond the pages. It’s designed to offer real-world, hands-on help for people who want to lighten the load but don’t know where to start. We provide downloadable tools, classes (live and virtual), and encouragement for those who need accountability or structure to move forward. Our core audience is typically people in their 50s caring for aging parents—but the truth is, we’re all going to die someday. The earlier we act, the easier it is on everyone.

www.unburytheburden.org

The Dear Casi Foundation was formed after Casi Ann Pogue went missing in July 2020. Her family created this nonprofit to become a one-stop resource for the loved ones of missing persons—because time is precious, and families shouldn’t have to scramble for support. I joined through my friend Katrina, Casi’s cousin, and now serve as Treasurer and Board Member. I help with everything from planning and development to tech infrastructure, personalized case websites, video creation, social media outreach, and fundraising. It’s not all my specialty—but I’ve shown up to fill the gaps because someone has to.

www.dearcasi.org

If I wanted to help others understand how to support search efforts, I figured I needed to understand it myself. So I joined MoVal SAR. I’m still new and haven’t been deployed yet, but I focus on helping the organization grow—through planning and fundraising support. One thing I’ve already learned: SAR isn’t about being a hero. It’s about rigorous training, discipline, and doing things right so you’re actually useful—not accidentally harming the effort.

www.sarteam.com

I meet monthly with a group of financial marketing professionals to share ideas, tools, and strategies. It keeps me sharp, helps me refine messaging, and reminds me that good marketing isn’t just for business—it’s for causes too. There’s a lot of crossover in what I learn here and how I apply it to nonprofit communication and outreach.