*Bio/Resume/Publications
I’m Dr. Elaine Dispo-Rendón, the founder of ANAK KO bereavement foundation. As a certified Grief Counselor and Pet-Loss Grief Support Specialist, I offer my virtual services to help those who have lost loved ones through death or separation, as well as other life transitions, such as health and career setbacks.
Founder: ANAK KO 501(c)(3), a nonprofit charity dedicated to helping bereaving families who mourn the losses of their pets and/or children.
Author: Our Babies Have Halos & Wings: Grief Communication Guide to Healing for Bereaving Families (2021); Fly Pies: Angelic Appetizers, Divine Desserts & Heavenly Hacks for Memorial Meals (2022)
Presenter: Navigating Grief: Healing & Growing from Loss at Southwestern Psychological Association convention in Baton Rouge and National Science Teachers Association conference in Chicago (2022)
Outstanding Alumni Award: Our Lady of the Lake University for Service to the University (2022)
Scholarship Starter: Angel Nevaeh & Divine Mercy Scholarship at OLLU (since 2020), Marigold Scholarship for ANAK KO (since 2021)