Lizzie Easter is a Bereavement Coordinator at Essentia Health Hospice, where she provides compassionate, trauma-informed care to patients and families navigating grief and loss. With a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Minnesota Duluth, a master's in business administration with a focus on Leadership and Change, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Grief Support from the University of Wisconsin Madison, Lizzie combines academic knowledge and practical experience to offer individualized, empathetic support in hospice care. She integrates evidence-based practices into her work and is committed to advancing grief support programs that foster community healing. In her free time, Lizzie enjoys water sports but sailing in particular and will be competing in the 2025 Transpacific and Trans Superior. Lizzie also enjoys curling, engaging in a multitude of crafts, and spending time outside exploring Northern Minnesota.