Eileen Geller, R.N., B.S.N., is the Founder and Director of Consoling Communities.
In a professional capacity, Eileen has worked for more than twenty years as a registered nurse in the fields of hospice and palliative care. As a 'midwife for souls,' she has cared for thousands of dying persons and ministered to their families. In this capacity she has developed extensive expertise in areas of pain control, symptom management, care of the caregiver, and care of the bereaved.
Eileen is passionate about advocating for the rights of the seriously ill, the dying, and grieving and has been a spokesperson locally and nationally in print, radio, and TV. She has appeared on the 'Today' and 'McNeil Lehrer' shows nationally and been featured in the New York Times. She has worked with health care organizations, businesses, and faith communities who seek to expand and improve life-affirming support for those experiencing serious illness or grief.
Eileen is a well-known motivational and inspirational speaker. She has been a featured speaker at national and local conferences, and has directed workshops for a variety of community service organizations and faith communities. Eileen has served in leadership positions or on the board of several community-based organizations who provide education, support, and outreach to seriously ill and grieving persons and families. She is also the Founder and President of Consoling Grace, a faith-based outreach and model for end-of-life and grief support.
Consoling Communities Board Members
In addition to Eileen's expertise, Consoling Communities has the benefit of an advisory board with several experts who serve as program consultants.
Advisory Board members and consultants include:
Karl and Sue Snepp, members of The Compassionate Friends, a supportive community for bereaved parents and siblings;
Beverly Goldsmith, MSW, Director, Safe Crossings Children's' Grief Program;
Maria Teresa Subercaseaux, Chilean Psychologist, Masters in Family Therapy;
Robert Spitzer, S.J., President of Gonzaga University; and
Patrick Brown, JD, Ph.D, Distinguished Scholar in Residence, Seattle University School of Law.
