Craig’s true passion is tuning in to quietude and stillness. He frequently is walking on our trails and paths with his dog, Lucy. Craig has been practicing meditation for most of his adult life and is a graduate of New York Zen Center’s Foundations in Contemplative Care program; a 9-month hands on journey into pastoral care. Craig was on the Board of Directors of the New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care for four years and most recently was Chair of the Chokgyur Lingpa Foundation, Kybagon Phakchok Rinpoche’s teaching and education organization in the United States.. Craig is a chaplain in training and enjoys his time with 6 grandchildren, 4 of whom live in Lakeville. His favorite time is retreat in Nepal and he is passionate about simply being with friends and neighbors at the end of their lives who need compassionate support.

After the birth of her twins in 2010, Keavy transitioned fully into caregiving, dedicating herself to building and managing care teams of skilled aides and professionals to support the sick, elderly, and dying.

The COVID-19 pandemic deepened her commitment to end-of-life care, leading her to the Zen Center for Contemplative Care in New York City. While working full-time with homebound individuals, she completed ZCCC’s Foundations in Contemplative Care program, witnessing firsthand the profound suffering caused by isolation. This experience led her to further studies in The Art of Dying Thanatology Program with the One Spirit Alliance and mentorship with Henry Fersko-Weiss, a pioneer of the Death Doula movement.

Now a certified End-of-Life Doula, Keavy provides compassionate, holistic support to individuals and families navigating serious illness, aging, and death. She also serves as Chair of the Board of the After School Enrichment Program (S.O.A.R.) at the local public school and is an active community volunteer. Committed to meeting people where they are, Keavy strives to offer meaningful care, advocacy, and coordination, ensuring that no one faces life’s final transitions alone.

In addition, Nancy is a practicing visual artist whose art explores themes of the natural environment, its fragility, and the growing concerns surrounding its degradation. Her artistic perspective informs her broader worldview and contributes to her reflective and values-driven approach.

Nancy facilitates a monthly program at ‘Spark of Hudson’ for women on creativity and maintains a dedicated Buddhist meditation practice.

Known for her strong attention to detail and steady, thoughtful approach, Lisa has supported numerous nonprofits in managing their finances with integrity and care. Her work helps ensure that organizations can operate responsibly while staying focused on their mission and service to the community.

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Earlier in her career, Nancy ran a Spina Bifida Clinic in New York City, providing hands-on clinical coordination, home visits, school outreach, and support groups for patients and families navigating a lifelong diagnosis.

A Columbia University-trained nurse, Nancy has called the Salisbury area home full time since 2020, though her love of the northwest corner goes back decades. She has been an active community volunteer, serving with local hospice and on the board of the Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association, where she acted as a bridge between the board and the nursing staff. Her clinical depth, her firsthand understanding of what it means to sit with someone at the end of life, and her genuine rootedness in this community make her a deeply valued member of the East Mountain House Board of Directors.

Since 2020, Lora has focused her consulting work on supporting mission-driven organizations, finding deep satisfaction in the behind-the-scenes work that helps others bring their vision to life. She lives in Litchfield with her husband and their two Bernese Mountain Dogs, and brings to the East Mountain House board a quiet dedication, a wide-ranging skill set, and a genuine belief in the power of community to care for its own.

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Cristin’s professional background bridges nursing, nonprofit leadership, and environmental stewardship. She is a registered nurse with experience in hospice and home health care, including her work as a clinical nurse and case manager with the former Salisbury Visiting Nurse Association. Her nursing career has focused on supporting patients and families through serious illness with dignity, education, and compassionate presence—values that closely align with the mission of East Mountain House.

In addition to her clinical work, Cristin has a history of community leadership and service. She has held nonprofit board and elected positions in Salisbury, contributed to town planning and environmental initiatives, and volunteers locally as an EMT. Her earlier career in environmental education and international service—including work with the U.S. Peace Corps—reflects a lifelong commitment to community well-being, sustainability, and service.

Cristin holds a Master of Science in Nursing Management and a certificate in Public Health Quinnipiac University, as well as a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies (now the Yale School of the Environment). Her nursing master’s capstone explored the challenges of encouraging earlier access to hospice care—an issue that continues to inform her leadership at East Mountain House.

As Executive Director, Cristin is honored to support East Mountain House’s vision of compassionate, community-supported end-of-life care. She brings together her professional experience, personal values, and deep community ties to help ensure that individuals and families are met with dignity, warmth, and support at one of life’s most vulnerable moments.

Throughout her career, Kimberle has worked extensively in both primary care and cardiovascular medicine, gaining hands-on experience in every aspect of medical office operations, from front-desk services to management. In addition to her professional roles, she has been a dedicated caregiver for over four decades, offering support both professionally and personally to those in need.

For the past 15 years, Kimberle has focused on recruiting home health aides to serve individuals and families throughout Litchfield County. Assisting families in finding the right care and guiding them through the caregiving process has become one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.

Kimberle currently serves as Scheduling Coordinator and Home Health Aide Recruiter for The East Mountain House. She brings unparalleled empathy, extensive experience, and a lifelong dedication to serving others with dignity and compassion.

Henry’s book, Caring for the Dying, the Doula Approach to a Meaningful Death, was published by Red Wheel Weiser in 2017. It was selected as a best book of the year in 2017 by the Library Journal. It was reprinted in 2020 under a new title, Finding Peace at the End of Life, A Death Doula’s Guide for Families and Caregivers. It has been published in the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, and soon in Japan.

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As a nationally Board Certified Patient Advocate and Certified Dementia Practitioner, Brenda is passionate about supporting patients and families through some of life’s most challenging moments. She is honored to contribute her experience, heart, and advocacy to East Mountain Hospice House and its mission of providing comfort, peace, and exceptional care.

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