The heart of
Red Bird Ministries

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

For a long time, my pain served no purpose. Grief is the most human experience one can go through. I couldn’t escape it. The world provided no peace for me, only emptiness. Everything changed when I met Christ. The call to Red Bird was spoken over my life before my children died. God allowed something I viewed as broken, messy, and weak; and transformed it into something beautiful. Red Bird Ministries is a gift to the Church.

Kelly is a member of the Catholic Speakers Organization.

Read Kelly’s redemptive story of healing in her autobiography ‘Hiding in the Upper Room’. Order your copy here.

DIRECTOR OF FAMILY SUPPORT

In the depression that followed my son’s death, I was forced to examine my own brokenness and confront the holy mystery that, in the light of faith, we are invited to unite our deepest sufferings to the heart of Christ. In time, the darkness of grief led me to peace, purpose, and joy. I am honored to share the mission of Red Bird to bring hope and comfort to those suffering the loss of their beloved child.

Visit our website for a full list of Family Support Resources here.

DIRECTOR OF LEADER FORMATION

When my husband and I lost our first and only child through miscarriage, I could not fathom how anything good could possibly come from this tragedy. Little did I know that my grief journey would lead me to my life's purpose. Through my masters' work in psychology, I began to understand that God was calling me to use my personal experience combined with my professional training to serve families suffering through the unimaginable. It is such an unfathomable privilege to partner with Red Bird in the beautiful and meaningful work of walking with families through child loss.

CHILD LIFE SPECIALIST

“This doesn’t happen in my life” was the first thought I had after losing my precious three year old son, Hudson in 2023. With over ten years of work as a child life specialist, I often provided grief support to families. I knew the harsh reality that children die.  I never thought I would be on the receiving end of grief support. Red Bird has been a pivotal resource to me in rebuilding my relationship with God.  

However, I struggled to find Christian (let alone Catholic) grief resources for my surviving children. This need sparked a new passion for me. It is an honor to bring my personal and professional experiences to the Red Bird community to support our amazing siblings. 

Parents can schedule a call with Jessica to discuss ways to support their surviving children.

SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Kristine and her husband of 11 years, Alex, and their 4 children live near Kansas City, Missouri. They have one daughter in heaven, Veva, who passed away shortly after birth in 2025. She has a Business Administration degree from Missouri Western State University, with a double major in Management and Marketing.

She enjoys serving her family, parish, and local pregnancy resource center.

Her own child loss journey has inspired her to bring hope-filled resources to those who are hurting. Her experience with non-profit ministry and marketing work will help guide Red Bird’s strategic outreach plans to help serve more families across the world.

COMMUNITY MANAGER AND HISPANIC OUTREACH

“I would suffer so much more for you,” I whispered in my heart to the baby in my womb during my second ultrasound. I did not yet know that this promise would soon require saying goodbye to our long-awaited miracle, whose heartbeat had gone silent.

In our season of childlessness here on earth, we feel called to radical availability in service to Him. I am drawn to walk with those experiencing grief, meeting them in this tender space where we can dwell together in the healing wounds of Christ.

I also serve on the board of my diocesan women’s conference, mentor a group of high school girls weekly, and am a godmother to three little girls. In these ways—I am blessed to live a form of motherhood shaped by love, sacrifice, and hope in Heaven.

EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

My husband, Greg, and I are both natives of Lafayette, LA, and both grew up in the Catholic church.  We have been married since 1999 and have 3 grown sons. 

Our EmmaNoel prays for us from heaven.  I have been a member of Refiner's Fire Theresian Community since 1993 and made my ACTS Retreat in May 2024.  Both of my previous work experiences (Catholic church and catholic travel company) have been working with people who are searching for deeper relationships with Jesus and I pray that God will use me to do the same with the families who find themselves in need of healing on their grief journey.

 In my spare time I enjoy baking cookies and the quiet, immediate gratification of making lines in textiles (ironing!)

FUNDRAISER SUPPORT

After the loss of our son in 2022, we found such a beautiful and welcoming community in Red Bird that has been a great blessing to our family. To be in a room full of mothers of loss who understand my pain is the comfort my heart needs and a safe place to take my grief. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to join the mission of this life-changing ministry and help others in their time of need.

I can't wait to help you plan your Red Bird Ministries Golf Tournament so that clergy and leaders can be trained in your community.

ART DIRECTOR

Never could I have imagined that just weeks after having a baby shower for my cousin Victoria, we would be planning a funeral. Victoria was 36 weeks pregnant when her baby had cardiac failure. Sadness overcame the entire family as we waited with her after the doctors induce labor. Red Bird Ministries was a huge blessing for my family, and we will never forget the love and prayers that covered our family during this unimaginable moment.

SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR

I was chosen to play a role in man’s salvation history, a small part perhaps. But there is nothing “little” in the eyes of God. My response does not end with me but echoes throughout time into eternity. The number of souls affected and saved by my fiat of “yes” will be known only when I come face to face with my all-powerful, knowing, and forever present Lord. I am deeply humbled. Thank you, Lord, for choosing me.

Visit our website here for more information on Spiritual Direction and to schedule a time to connect.

LEADER FORMATION

Red Bird has become another sweet surrender to God’s will of being able to journey compassionately with couples into a greater understanding that all of our sufferings has meaning, purpose, and redemptive power when united to our healer, Jesus Christ, and his true living presence in the Sacraments - Priceless

TEAM SUPPORT

December 4, 2017 my son Leo passed away from SIDS. I remember walking into our Parochial Vicar’s office. I told that priest “I was Faithful. I held onto Faith after our miscarriage, and now this??” Oh the questions.

His words still echo in my heart. “He is the same God Brittany. That God who carried you through the loss of your miscarried baby, is the SAME GOD who is carrying you now. He never changes, even when we do.” These words have carried me through so many hard days.

Visit our website for a comprehensive review of RBM dynamic Leader Resources here.