Staff

Krista Basis (she/her)

Executive Director

Krista Basis graduated from the University of Massachusetts and attended the School for International Training focusing on Nonprofit Management. Soon after she worked as a recruiter and recruitment coordinator for the Peace Corps. Krista worked in Colorado as the volunteer coordinator for Denver Avon Walk for Breast Cancer and director of communications and special events for the Webb-Waring Institute at the University of Colorado. In Oregon she has worked with The March of Dimes, With Love and most recently Juliette’s House as Chief Development Officer.

She has had the privilege of being with her mother and mother-in-law as they passed. Krista is honored to be working with such compassionate and knowledgeable volunteers, staff and board members that educate and assist in end of life choices and death with dignity.

Erika Kohl, PhD (she/her)

Chief Operating Officer

Erika Kohl has worked with individuals, families and communities in non-profit settings for over 15 years.  While earning her doctorate, she engaged in prevention science research focusing on behavioral health. Erika has a wide range of organizational, interpersonal, and technological skills she utilizes in her role as COO. Additionally, she has personal experience with supporting a loved-one with end-of-life decision-making and navigating the Death with Dignity process.

Patricia Moore, MA (she/her)

Volunteer Coordinator

Patricia Moore has senior level leadership experience in Strategic Human Resource Management, Leadership and Organizational Development functions in small and large corporate settings. As a “solopreneur,” she brings over 25 years’ experience as a coach/consultant to rapidly growing, small and medium size businesses, nonprofits and Boards; as well as Directorship experience on two Boards.

She had the profound experience of being with each of her parents through their dying process. This  gave her a greater appreciation of how important it is for someone who has received a terminal diagnosis to have the choice of dying with dignity.