Melissa Lunardini, Ph.D., MBA, MA, FT, has 20 years of experience in grief, loss, and trauma with specializations in childhood bereavement, theory, grief technology, hospice and palliative care, and trauma. She has developed innovative programs and interventions across various industries, including healthcare, education, technology, and non-profit. As Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, Dr. Lunardini oversees the delivery of global mental health and grief support via text message. She ensures all content is rooted in evidence-based practices, manages the subscriber support team, and leads research initiatives. A Fellow in Thanatology, Dr. Lunardini is a sought-after presenter and researcher. Her work on text-based grief support has been published in preeminent journals and presented at international conferences.