Meet Our leadership

Our Dedicated Board Members

With heartfelt dedication, we are making a valuable contribution to our community.

Our Expert Advisory Council

Who dedicate their time, resources, heart, and soul.
We are indebted to their presence and generosity.
Justine Amadeo  Editor and Writer
Nadia Babayi  Non-profit Consultant
Paul Brenner  MD Psychosocial Oncologist at San Diego Cancer Center
Alessandra Colfi  Art Therapist, Healing Grief thru HeArt Therapist
Kathy DuVernet  Non-Profit and Donor Management Consultant
Scott & Linda Mavel  Business Consultants
Sheri Staffiery  Web Designer, Branding, and Graphic Designer
Vivian Tipton Executive Director of Hospice of the Foothills
Daniel Vicario  MD Medical Oncologist and co-founder San Diego Cancer Center
Heidi Wingo  Education Regulation Consultant and Advisor

Advisory Council Testimonials

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The HeartWay is the brightest star in the darkness of the night. It's the warm hug and gentle words you receive when you need it most. It's the kindest and most compassionate love you can receive; giving you hope and inspiring you to keep going.

Sheri Staffiery
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Providing companionship, a compassionate presence, and witness during the last moments to a person’s last breath, and fulfilling their families wishes is the mission of The HeartWay.

Alessandra Colfi, PhD.
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Andrea comforted my soul and brought me so much peace. She arranged for all the required care and held my hand all the way to the end of my daughter's life and beyond.

Ladan Sahafi
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Andrea is a gifted healer and a strong advocate, who meets each person and their family wherever they are on their life transition and journey. The work of the HeartWay is a rare and important gift to us all.

Kathy Duvernet