Our Board

I am a Nurse Practitioner with extensive clinical experience and a lifelong heart for compassion and service. While I’ve encountered loss in the past, my understanding of grief deepened profoundly when I became a widow two years ago. Navigating this journey revealed how isolating and overwhelming grief can be—and how much more support is truly needed beyond traditional models. This pivotal moment inspired me to create an empowerment-based model of support for widows, helping women navigate their loss with strength, hope, and community. I became certified in grief education and immediately got to work—channeling my pain into purpose. When I’m not working on my purpose, I’m a proud mom of three sons and enjoy an active, outdoor lifestyle on my own or with friends. I’m also actively involved in community service through my nursing sorority, continuing to uplift others through both compassion and connection.

gina lissone
founder/president

A compassionate nurse with a heart for service, Caridad Remy has dedicated her life and career to caring for others with kindness and empathy. Guided by her Christian faith, she seeks to reflect Christ's love in every interaction. Her purpose is to serve, encourage, and lift others, bringing hope and healing to those in need. Her mantra is “I am My Sister’s Keeper”. With a passion for Christ, she lives out her faith in action. Caridad enjoys serving others in her church ministry, dancing, eating Thai food and spending time with family and friends!

Caridad Remy
secretary

I am a solo mother of two incredible young adults and a widow of four years. My journey has been one of profound loss, love, and rediscovery. As a registered nurse for 33 years, including 23 years in hospice care, I have dedicated my career to providing comfort and dignity during life's most delicate transitions. As a grief educator, I strive to help others navigate the complexities of loss, offering guidance, understanding, and hope.

Through this space, I hope to extend that same compassion and knowledge to fellow widows as they rebuild their lives. Loss changes us, but it does not define us—we honor the past, embrace the present, and step forward with hope.

Together, we can find strength in shared stories, support in community, and meaning in new beginnings.

Medina Fonville
Vice President

With 18 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner, Anita is dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare. As an ordained Elder, teaching the Word of God is my passion, and I hold a Doctor of Divinity with extensive ministerial experience. As a widow, I deeply understand the journey of grieving and the strength required to move forward. I cherish traveling and spending quality time with family and friends, embracing life's moments with gratitude and joy.

Anita Richards
Chaplain

Carine is a dedicated and compassionate leader known for her thoughtful approach to social impact and philanthropy. With a genuine commitment to uplifting others, she focuses on building meaningful partnerships and fostering community connections that create positive change in people’s lives. Carine's kindness shines through in her collaborative leadership style, where she values varied perspectives and nurtures relationships. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, coloring, and listening to music.

Carine B. Mathurin TREASURER