judith pedersen

founder and executive director

About

Judy describes herself as having "the very best job in the world!" Her work as Founder and Executive Director for Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc. has enabled her to marry her two passions of serving those who have experienced trauma, tragedy and loss with the overwhelming power of art. Specialties: Post graduate work includes certification and appointment by the Association for Death Education and Counseling as a Fellow of Thanatology in Death, Dying and bereavement.

Country

united states

City

punta gorda

Industry

non-profit organization management

Skill

psychotherapy, mental health, social services, program development, fundraising, community outreach, non profits

Experience

founder and executive director

hearts of hope

coordinator of bereavement services

lourdes health system

1998-1 - 2004-1 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Redesigned bereavement program for area hospice serving four counties and parts of five adjoining counties in New York and Pennsylvania. Coordinated services to 800-900 bereaved family members per year

director for family services

american cancer society

2003-10 - 2005-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Provided services to cancer patients and their families via programs such as "Road to Recovery," "Look Good, Feel Better," and "Man to Man"

founder and executive director

hearts of hope foundation

2005-10 - Present · 21 yrs

Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc. is a volunteer pay-it-forward healing art program which engages individuals, groups and communities in the creation and distribution of Hearts of Hope gifts. These gifts are created by and distributed to people of all ages with a principal focus on the healing power of art for those who experience trauma, life-altering illness and loss. Hearts of Hope Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non profit corporation - EIN Number 20-3666775

adjunct professor

rutgers university graduate school of applied and professional psychology

2008-9 - 2011-12 · 3 yrs 4 mos

Loss Across the Lifespan" three credit course offered to students in their last year Master's of Social Work program. Course offers insight to loss and bereavement manifestations at every stage of life, including signs and symptoms at end of life.