Our Team

Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, MTS, is a mission-driven executive leader, dedicated healthcare professional, and passionate social entrepreneur at the helm of the movement to humanize healthcare. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Empowered Endings™, and the Executive Chair of Empowered Endings™ Foundation, Elizabeth works to optimize palliative and end-of-life care by ensuring transformational care and free education and support for patients, families and professionals alike. Elizabe…

Megan Dias, our Program Director brings over 15 years of experience in marketing and over a decade of experience in online learning to her role at Empowered Endings. Megan’s unique superpower lies in her ability to view marketing and operations holistically, enabling her to identify and implement strategies, platforms, and processes that support growth. Megan’s journey is not only professional but deeply personal. Following the loss of her mother and fertility …

Jess Mazzo joined Empowered Endings in 2024, bringing bright and compassionate energy to the administrative and marketing team. With her Master’s in Social Work, she understands the importance of educating and uplifting others. This directly impacts her work and allows her to address the heart of issues with understanding and respect. When she’s not working, Jessica enjoys long walks with her dogs, cooking, and reading. …

Felecia Peterson joined Empowered Endings in March 2025. She has over twenty years of experience in administrative roles. She holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration and a certificate in Human Resource Management. Felecia values continued learning and is working on completing her bachelor’s degrees in business administration and psychology. She is compassionate and enjoys helping others, exercising, and spending time with her family.

Lori Krause, End of Life, Grief and Dementia Doula, has partnered with Dr. Bob and Elizabeth Uslander in providing End of Life Care since 2018, joining Empowered Endings in December 2022. Lori has rich personal and professional experience navigating the uncertainty of life, death and grief. As our lead End of Life Doula and Grief Guide, she masterfully hold spaces for patients and loved ones as she gently guides them in their dying and grieving journeys, ushering them peac…

Marlo Smith, End of Life Doula, Grief Doula, and Music Therapist, has partnered with Dr. Bob and Elizabeth Uslander in providing End of Life Care since 2016, joining Empowered Endings in December of 2022. Marlo is a board-certified Hospice and Palliative Care Music Therapist and Hospice Grief Counselor who has supported individuals facing terminal illness, and their families, with loving grace since 2008. Practicing from holistic, person-centered and existential perspectiv…

Krista is a clinical chaplain and the leader of the Transition Circle: Creating Meaningful Rituals for Coping with Loss, a support group for anyone navigating grief due to death or loss. She has spent the past 10 years in the presence of individuals, caregivers, families, and medical staff who are navigating the grief and hope that often accompany important life transitions or loss. Krista has been invited to assist with planning and performing both weddings and funerals…