Shortly after her prayer, she went to a doctor’s appointment, where she was greeted by the same physician who delivered Darrell at birth. The physician recognized Carolyn first, and upon entering the physician’s office, there was a picture of Darrell staring right back at Carolyn.  Carolyn saw this coincidence as a sign that she indeed had a higher calling. 

Since that fateful day with the physician, Carolyn has dedicated her life to guiding families through similar experiences. As her focus shifted to helping families in crisis, she sought out organizations with a similar mission, such as LifeCamp. Carolyn eventually ventured into her own endeavors as a survivor and guide for others with her nonprofit organization, Where Do We Go From Here? 

As the driving force behind her organization,  Carolyn comes to the immediate aid of her community members in their times of need. Seflessly, she races in with resources and genuine care 24/7, year-round, across the five boroughs of New York. As meditative and mindfulness practices and retreats played a major role in her healing, Carolyn brings these skills and experiences to the families she works with. She also works with families to navigate the legal and logistical aftermath of the death of a loved one. Carolyn also leads one-on-one counseling sessions and art programs 

As a defining agent of change, Carolyn actively organizes and engages with her community members to advocate for peace and healing. She leads with a loving and gracious nature, inspiring hopeful outcomes and lasting connections. Despite the darkness that she faced when she lost her son, Carolyn has become a beacon of hope and a pillar of strength to family and friends who face similar tragedies. Carolyn shows us that we can rise into a new day and a new life, together.