Amelia has been a Certified Child Life Specialist for over fifteen years. The majority of her years were spent working in the pediatric hospital setting providing support and care for children and families seen in the emergency department. She finds an incredible amount of joy in empowering children, giving them back a healthy dose of control and equipping them with positive coping strategies.

Amelia will venture to great lengths to hear a child laugh in the midst of pain and uncertainty, even if that means throwing herself under the Cozy Coupe(see bio photo) She has a passion for working with and serving children and families in the community affected by the effects of trauma, illness and grief. Amelia currently teaches resilience and facilitates groups for children living with a parent or caregiver experiencing cancer or chronic illness. She loves to infuse play into all aspects of her life, especially in being a wife and parenting her three sons.