Who we are:
We bridge the gap between disability and disaster resilience.
We provide roadmaps for large-scale, localized, and in-home emergencies—ensuring care continues before, during, and after crisis.
Our services transform crisis into resilience by addressing the immediate and transitional support needs of disabled individuals.
By closing gaps in care and decision-making before emergencies strike, we create a ripple effect: stronger networks, deeper accessibility, and communities where no one is left behind.
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About our Founder
About Me
With over 25 years of experience in death investigation, including more than a decade as a Medicolegal Death Investigator and service with DMORT (FEMA’s Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team), I’ve witnessed firsthand the vulnerabilities faced by individuals with disabilities during times of crisis. Too often, I’ve seen people left without a support plan after the loss of a primary caregiver or displaced—or worse—during disasters due to a lack of preparation and community resources. My work with Washington State’s Developmental Disabilities Administration further highlighted the gaps in systems designed to provide immediate and effective care in these critical moments.
These experiences inspired me to found Memento Mei—a name derived from the Latin phrase meaning “remember me.” At its core, this organization is dedicated to ensuring that the care needs of the disabled community are not forgotten, whether in the aftermath of a caregiver’s death or during large-scale emergencies. Our mission is twofold: to bridge the gap in continuity of care during these vulnerable times and to spark broader conversations about the systemic changes needed to protect and support this often-overlooked community.
The disabled community deserves more than being placed on the back burner when chaos strikes. At Memento Mei, we’re committed to being a resource you can count on—a voice that remembers, advocates, and acts.
Qualifications include: Master’s of Science, D-ABMDI (10 years), FEMA Incident command certifications (IS- 100, 200, 201a, 300, 400, 700, 800, 1300a, 368a), 2 years as a case resource manager with WA Developmental Disabilities Administration, member of the WA State DSHS Incident Command Team, and ADHD’er.
PERSONAL DISCLAIMER: As the founder of The Memento Mei Foundation, I draw on my professional experience from Washington State Developmental Disabilities Administration, DMORT/FEMA, and Medical Examiner’s Offices to inform our work. However, neither I nor this organization are affiliated with, endorsed by, or representative of these entities. Any views expressed here are independent of past or future government roles, and potential conflicts of interest are managed in accordance with ethical guidelines, including recusal where appropriate.
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