Dr. Tina Barrett has over 20 years of experience with end-of-life and grief support programs and nonprofit management. Since 1994, she has specialized in family systems, strength-oriented outdoor-based support following grief and trauma. Barrett is a licensed counselor with experience in schools, psychiatric hospitals, treatment centers, group homes, and private practice. She is the Founder/Executive Director of Tamarack Grief Resource Center in Montana. Barrett serves on the Advisory Committee for the National Bereavement Camp Standards of Practice; on the Advisory Board and as a Senior Consultant for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS); and on the National Alliance for Grieving Children (NAGC) Board of Directors.

Pamela Gabbay, EdD, FT is a co-founder of The Satori Group, a national education, training and consulting organization. Dr. Gabbay is also a trainer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, as well as an adjunct faculty member of Brandman University. Additionally, she works with The Compassionate Friends on special projects and training. She is a co-author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals.

Andy McNiel, MA is a co-founder of The Satori Group, a national education, training and consulting organization. He is also a trainer with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and a senior advisor with youth programs for Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS). Formerly, he was the CEO of The National Alliance for Grieving Children. He is a co-author of Understanding and Supporting Bereaved Children: A Practical Guide for Professionals.

Dr. Schonfeld is a developmental-behavioral pediatrician. He is founder and director of the National Center for School Crisis and Bereavement which is located at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles where he is Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at USC Keck School of Medicine.