F O U N D E R
Meet Your Guide Through the Grief Sh!t-show
Let me tell you a story about how the worst day of my life led to... whatever the hell this is.
April 26, 2017: My dad, Jeremy, peaced out of this world way too soon, and my life imploded in spectacular fashion. Cue the montage of me trying literally every healing method known to mankind – crystals, yoga, therapy, meditation, tequila (lots of tequila), more therapy, and probably some questionable life choices we don't need to detail here.
Plot twist: After two years of throwing emotional spaghetti at the wall to see what stuck, I dragged my ass to a Suicide Loss Survivor Group. And holy hell, there they were – my people. These beautiful disasters, my new found hero's were sharing their darkest moments without shame, and something in my brain finally clicked.
Because here's the thing about grief – it's lonely as fu*k until you find your tribe.
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April 2020 (because apparently April is my month for life-changing decisions), I launched Mourning Glory's first Zoom group. Not because I had all the answers – spoiler alert: I didn't – but because I knew one thing for certain: the real healing happens when survivors come together and get real about their mess.​​
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H E A D T H E R A P I S T
Andrew Lande is our lead mental health professional and has been co-hosting Mourning Glory zoom meetings with our founder, Aleksei since April 2020. He has had extensive experience with addiction and recovery as well as complicated grief, complex trauma, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders working with veteran and civilian populations along with our very special community of suicide loss survivors. Additionally, he has developed a deep appreciation and familiarity working with couples to help promote effective communication, emotional expression, and clearer boundaries to cultivate healthier and more mutually rewarding relationships.
Before his career in psychotherapy, he was fortunate to travel the world extensively with these special experiences having become a vital component to his unique perspective. These experiences combined with the personal growth and emotional development attained through his own psychotherapeutic journey have become the catalyst for him wanting to join this transformative field where he can share and give back to his clients. http://www.andrewlandemft.com/
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Audra Milosch is the Program Director at Mourning Glory, where she oversees the design, implementation, and management of impactful programs that align with the organization’s mission. Audra’s passion for helping others navigate grief was shaped by her own experience with multiple losses, including the suicide of her mother, Deborah Turner, in 2017. Having experienced the profound impact of grief firsthand, she brings a unique perspective as an advanced griever and a strong advocate for mental health support. With a background in project management and leadership, Audra ensures that each program aligns with the organization’s mission and meets the needs of the community. She collaborates closely with the Mourning Glory team to develop strategic plans, build partnerships, and enhance program effectiveness. Outside of Mourning Glory, Audra has held leadership roles at industry leaders such as Guess and Sony Music, where she honed her skills in strategic planning, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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B O A R D M E M B E R
Bobby Narayan is a dedicated board member of Mourning Glory, an organization committed to de-stigmatizing suicide loss and providing support to those affected. Bobby's journey with suicide loss is deeply personal, having lost his father to suicide in 2019. Bobby met Aleksei in a support group following the loss of his father and they have been close friends and supporters of each other since. This profound experience fuels his ongoing commitment to understanding and healing, as well as helping others navigate their own grief.
A graduate of California State University, Northridge, with degrees in Accounting and Finance, Bobby also holds a graduate degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. His early career as a Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte in Los Angeles provided a strong foundation in financial acumen and strategic thinking. Transitioning from the corporate world, Bobby followed his true passion into the fashion industry, founding Withered Tree, LLC. This design, consulting, and production company focuses on creating quality, fashionable clothing for adults and kids, serving major retailers across the US. Withered Tree is a champion for the everyday American and Bobby strongly believes in giving every customer the best possible product for great values.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Bobby is an Advisory Board Member for The Salvation Army in Los Angeles and actively involved with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services as a facilitator and speaker. His commitment to community service and mental health advocacy is unwavering. Bobby values deep personal relationships and enjoys spending quality time with his wife, family, and friends. An avid tennis player, he also finds joy in reading and meditation.
Bobby's warm and compassionate approach, combined with his dedication to making a positive impact, defines his professional and personal life.
C O N T R I B U T O R
Dr. Marlon Rollins’ sister Amber Rose Rollins, died by suicide in 2013. He has dedicated his professional career to raise awareness about the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders.
Marlon is a licensed mental health counselor and a professional clinical counselor with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Educational Psychology. He has been a member of National Association of Crisis Organization Directors (NASCOD) as well as a member of the Steering Committee for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
With over 15 years experience in behavioral healthcare, he has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Rollins has been instrumental in developing suicide prevention protocols and procedures in EMR platforms as well as providing various trainings. He aided in the implementation of a SAMHSA Garrett Lee-Smith Grant with the Zero Suicide Institute in a large integrated healthcare system and is a board member of the United Loss Survivors International.
S O C I A L M E D I A
Rose has a deep love for collaboration, creativity, community, and connection. She has a humble desire to serve and spread love. After experiencing the death of her boyfriend in college, she began her journey of healing. She pursued her fascination with mental health & wellbeing and received her certification in Integrative Health with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as well as a certification in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
After losing her brother to suicide in 2018 and her father to suicide in 2024, her desire to help others on their healing journeys was amplified. Today, she is working with Mourning Glory developing the brand, look and aesthetic on their mission to make mourning go mainstream.
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S U R V I V O R A T L A R G E
Scott Young lost his son, Joshua, to suicide 3 years ago. He is mobilized to advocate for support services benefiting survivors and to lobby for de-stigmatization efforts for mental health issues generally, and suicide specifically. Mourning Glory is a primary location for his activism.
Scott is Professional Clergy and has served as Chaplain/Religious Advisor at numerous universities, including UCLA and USC. He currently serves as Campus Minister at UC San Diego.
He is Co-founder and President of Culture Connection, Inc., a non-profit that convenes artists and creatives for urban adventures/thoughtful creativity/media experiences/spiritual exploration. Mental Health struggles are common in the Arts community.
Scott is available to assist survivors in their loss and grieving with compassionate companionship.
