The MISS Foundation leadership includes a small but highly dedicated group of volunteers, advisors and staff to continue the important mission and vision of the nonprofit founded in 1996 by Dr. Joanne Cacciatore. Our leadership includes a Board of Directors and an Executive Director, along with support from our advisory board, research committee, bereaved parents advisory board and our hard-working staff.
COUNSELING SUPPORT
Please contact the MISS Foundation Office for more information. Our Compassionate Bereavement Care® Providers are located in cities throughout the world. They receive specialized training in traumatic grief and compassionate care.
Board of Directors
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS





Staff and Program Support
Our wonderful staff is small but mighty. With limited resources, our staff works around the clock to provide the best services possible to so many individuals needing support.








ADVISORY BOARD
Our Advisory Board includes individuals with expertise in certain key areas related to policy, advocacy, research, and philosophy that relates to our mission.







RESEARCH COMMITTEE
The Research Committee plays an integral part in studying the effects and outcomes of traumatic grief in an effort to identify treatment options that best serve bereaved individuals.





BEREAVED PARENTS ADVISORY BOARD
The Bereaved Parents Advisory Board is a group of amazing volunteer parents who have had a child (or children) die. They provide significant insight into developing our programs and services that only someone who has experienced this level of traumatic grief can truly understand.





