Life After Loss Conference

Join us in creating a community of peers to help each other smile and find joy in life no matter the stage of grief.

Presented and Co-Hosted By:

Conference Mission: Assist those who have lost a life partner with new connections, support and resources that facilitate moving forward in life in a healthy and meaningful way.

Founders Katie and Corey Kearsley

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FRIDAY JUNE 23, 2023

Having lost our previous sweethearts to cancer in 2016, we understand the heartache, struggle, and burden of managing the unique challenges of widowhood. This June 23rd Life After Loss Conference Moving Forward After the Death of a Lifelong Partner provides a safe place to:

  • Connect with and expand your community of peers

  • Heal by learning about grief and overcoming fear

  • Grow and move through grief to feel joy again

  • Learn to navigate this new stage of life and live with purpose

Following are key details of the conference:

  • Who may register: Anyone who has experienced the death of their lifelong partner/spouse

  • Venue: Washington Street Conference Center — 102 SW Washington St, Hillsboro, Oregon 97123

  • When: Friday, June 23, 2023, 9am to 4pm

  • Cost: $10 Per person (scholarships available upon request) thanks to a partnership with Washington County’s Disability, Aging, and Veteran Services department and the Oregon Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative

  • Food: Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks

  • Parking: Full-day parking is available for free on the 5th and 6th levels in the garage located at First and Washington. An elevator is located at the northwest corner of the garage. Please note that 2-hour-only parking is available on levels 2-4.

  • MAX light rail stop is next to the conference center

  • Cancelation Policy: A full refund will be provided for cancelations made by June 16, 2023. No refunds will be provided for cancellations made after June 16th.

Conference Schedule

8:15am Check-in/Continental Breakfast
9:00am Welcome & Keynote
10:00am Connections
10:45am Breakout Session
11:45am Lunch
12:45pm Connections
2:00pm Breakout Session
3:00pm Keynote
4:00pm End of Conference

Presenters and Speakers

  • Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney

    Corey Kearsley & Katie Gurney

    PREPARE YOUR AFFAIRS FOUNDERS
    WIDOWED

  • Dr. Sara Zeff Geber

    Dr. Sara Zeff Geber

    SOLO AGING EXPERT, AUTHOR,
    MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER

  • Duane Bolinger,  CFP®, ChFC ®

    Duane Bolinger, CFP®, ChFC ®

    ELDON REESE ADVISORY GROUP
    PRINCIPAL, LEAD ADVISOR

  • Melissa Pierce

    Melissa Pierce

    CO-HOST WIDOW SQUAD PODCAST
    CO-FOUNDER WIDOW SQUAD MEMBERSHIP, WIDOW

  • Tabitha Alkire

    Tabitha Alkire

    WASHINGTON COUNTY
    SHERIFF’S OFFICE
    ELDER SAFE EXPERT

  • Michelle Collins

    Michelle Collins

    FOUNDER — INHABIT JOY
    WIDOW

  • Engred Chai

    Engred Chai

    ARMSTRONG CHAI
    PARTNER, ESTATE ATTORNEY, WIDOW

  • Michelle Zafiris

    Michelle Zafiris

    WATERMARK CAPITAL
    REVERSE MORTGAGE SPECIALIST, CERTIFIED SENIOR ADVISOR

  • Lupine DeSnyder

    Lupine DeSnyder

    HOME SHARE OREGON
    AREA MANAGER

  • Yuri Mercado

    Yuri Mercado

    LAURAL PARC AT BETHANY VILLAGE DIRECTOR OF SALES & MARKETING

REGISTRATION

With a limited capacity, we’re sure to sell out so reserve your spot now. Registration will NOT be available at the door on the day of the conference.

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