Dr. Christina Liparini, Ph.D., LPC is a licensed psychologist and counselor educator specializing in grief, trauma, and resilience-building. Dr. Liparini is the Assistant Professor of Psychology and Doctoral Program Director at St. Elizabeth's University.   She earned both her M.A. and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Seton Hall University.She is a licensed psychologist and licensed professional counselor in New Jersey. After several years of volunteering at Good Grief, she joined the team as Program and Curriculum Advisor in January. Her research and clinical interests center around recognizing and supporting the unique experiences of those who are grieving. 

Annette Mendez, BA, DMAI Cert. is the Training & Curriculum Manager at Good Grief, where she develops interactive grief education programs, oversees curriculum implementation, and supports training efforts for educators and community leaders. With a background in early childhood development and mental health, she has worked extensively in special education, early intervention, and trauma-informed teaching practices. As a former bi-lingual educator, Annette has a passion for working with and cultivating relationships with educators across districts to ensure they are more grief informed. Annette holds a BA from Montclair State University in Family and Child Life Studies and a Certificate in Developmental Models for Autism Intervention.