caroline is a
who believes in the power and impact of shared truths. Her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Longreads, Huffington Post, Teen Vogue, Glamour, and elsewhere. Her photography & film can be found in Boston Globe, AliveNow, The New York Times, and Healthline.
Caroline’s background in behavioral health and grief care has inspired her to incorporate art into the process of caregiving and advocacy, as well as to work on reforming the way health, illness, and disability are portrayed in the media.
In addition to her creative work, Caroline leads grief support groups for children and teens, volunteers as an end of life photographer, and teaches writing workshops on similar topics. Her TED talk, Why I photograph the quiet moments of grief and loss has been viewed over 1 million times.
Caroline earned her MFA from Pacific University and is currently working on a memoir about living with incurable brain cancer, represented by Neon Literary. She is fueled most by connection, community, and sour candy.