Bio/Resume/Publications
I’m Dr. Elaine Dispo-Rendón, the founder of ANAK KO bereavement public charity. 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.
Educator: AIHCP’s Grief Diversity Curriculum Designer for Global Religions and Cultures, People of Color, LGBTQIA2S+, Individuals with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities; Global Online Faculty in Communication, Education and Leadership
Founder: ANAK KO 501(c)(3), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping bereaved families who mourn the losses of their pets and/or children, offering grief support through CARE packages, grief ministry and workshops
Author: Our Babies Have Halos & Wings (2021); Fly Pies in the Sky (2022); PAWsitive PURRspective (2022); PURRfect Moment 2 PAWS (2022); Feed Me Tacos & Call Me PURRty (2023); Cope with Hope, Deal to Heal (2024); Easter Bunny, Aim High (2024)
Presenter: National Science Teachers Association Conference in Chicago (2022); Conference for the Advancement of Science Teaching in Dallas (2022); Southwestern Psychological Association in Baton Rouge (2022) and Frisco (2023); Purdue Global Employee Resource Groups (2024-present) and Purdue Global Village Conference (2024-25)
Outstanding Alumni Award: Our Lady of the Lake University for Service to the University (2022)
Memorial Scholarship Starter: Angel Nevaeh & Divine Mercy Scholarship at OLLU (since 2020), Marigold Scholarship for ANAK KO (since 2021)