F O U N D E R
Meet Your Guide Through the Grief Journey
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Let me share the story of how a profound loss became the foundation for this work.
On April 26, 2017, I lost my father, Jeremy, shockingly and unexpectedly to suicide. His death fundamentally changed the trajectory of my life. In the aftermath, I explored every healing modality I could find—therapy, meditation, yoga, support groups, and various wellness practices—searching for a path through the overwhelming grief.
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Two years after Jeremy's passing, I attended my first Suicide Loss Survivor Group. That experience proved transformative. I found myself surrounded by individuals who shared their most vulnerable moments with courage and authenticity. For the first time, I didn't feel alone in my grief. These fellow survivors became my community, and their openness helped me understand a fundamental truth about healing.
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The reality is that grief can be profoundly isolating—until you find your community.
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In April 2020, I launched Mourning Glory Club's first virtual support group. I didn't claim to have all the answers, but I knew one thing with certainty: genuine healing occurs when survivors come together in a safe space to share their authentic experiences without judgment.
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H E A D T H E R A P I S T
Andrew Lande is our lead mental health professional and has been co-hosting Mourning Glory zoom meetings with our founder, Aleksei since April 2020. He has had extensive experience with addiction and recovery as well as complicated grief, complex trauma, mood disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorders working with veteran and civilian populations along with our very special community of suicide loss survivors. Additionally, he has developed a deep appreciation and familiarity working with couples to help promote effective communication, emotional expression, and clearer boundaries to cultivate healthier and more mutually rewarding relationships.
Before his career in psychotherapy, he was fortunate to travel the world extensively with these special experiences having become a vital component to his unique perspective. These experiences combined with the personal growth and emotional development attained through his own psychotherapeutic journey have become the catalyst for him wanting to join this transformative field where he can share and give back to his clients. http://www.andrewlandemft.com/
C O - FACILITATOR
Dr. Marlon Rollins’ sister Amber Rose Rollins, died by suicide in 2013. He has dedicated his professional career to raise awareness about the stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. Today, Dr. Marlon co-facilitates group meetings for Mourning Glory Club alongside Aleksei & Andrew.
Marlon is a licensed mental health counselor and a professional clinical counselor with a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and a PhD in Educational Psychology. He has been a member of National Association of Crisis Organization Directors (NASCOD) as well as a member of the Steering Committee for National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
With over 15 years experience in behavioral healthcare, he has worked extensively in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Rollins has been instrumental in developing suicide prevention protocols and procedures in EMR platforms as well as providing various trainings. He aided in the implementation of a SAMHSA Garrett Lee-Smith Grant with the Zero Suicide Institute in a large integrated healthcare system and is a board member of the United Loss Survivors International.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Audra Milosch is the Program Director at Mourning Glory, where she oversees the design, implementation, and management of impactful programs that align with the organization’s mission. Audra’s passion for helping others navigate grief was shaped by her own experience with multiple losses, including the suicide of her mother, Deborah Turner, in 2017. Having experienced the profound impact of grief firsthand, she brings a unique perspective as an advanced griever and a strong advocate for mental health support. With a background in project management and leadership, Audra ensures that each program aligns with the organization’s mission and meets the needs of the community. She collaborates closely with the Mourning Glory team to develop strategic plans, build partnerships, and enhance program effectiveness. Outside of Mourning Glory, Audra has held leadership roles at industry leaders such as Guess and Sony Music, where she honed her skills in strategic planning, team management, and cross-functional collaboration.
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B O A R D M E M B E R
Bobby Narayan is a dedicated board member of Mourning Glory, an organization committed to de-stigmatizing suicide loss and providing support to those affected. Bobby's journey with suicide loss is deeply personal, having lost his father to suicide in 2019. Bobby met Aleksei in a support group following the loss of his father and they have been close friends and supporters of each other since. This profound experience fuels his ongoing commitment to understanding and healing, as well as helping others navigate their own grief.
A graduate of California State University, Northridge, with degrees in Accounting and Finance, Bobby also holds a graduate degree from the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. His early career as a Certified Public Accountant at Deloitte in Los Angeles provided a strong foundation in financial acumen and strategic thinking. Transitioning from the corporate world, Bobby followed his true passion into the fashion industry, founding Withered Tree, LLC. This design, consulting, and production company focuses on creating quality, fashionable clothing for adults and kids, serving major retailers across the US. Withered Tree is a champion for the everyday American and Bobby strongly believes in giving every customer the best possible product for great values.
In addition to his professional pursuits, Bobby is an Advisory Board Member for The Salvation Army in Los Angeles and actively involved with Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services as a facilitator and speaker. His commitment to community service and mental health advocacy is unwavering. Bobby values deep personal relationships and enjoys spending quality time with his wife, family, and friends. An avid tennis player, he also finds joy in reading and meditation.
Bobby's warm and compassionate approach, combined with his dedication to making a positive impact, defines his professional and personal life.
S O C I A L M E D I A
Rose has a deep love for collaboration, creativity, community, and connection. She has a humble desire to serve and spread love. After experiencing the death of her boyfriend in college, she began her journey of healing. She pursued her fascination with mental health & wellbeing and received her certification in Integrative Health with the Institute of Integrative Nutrition as well as a certification in Spiritual Psychology from the University of Santa Monica.
After losing her brother to suicide in 2018 and her father to suicide in 2024, her desire to help others on their healing journeys was amplified. Today, she is working with Mourning Glory developing the brand, look and aesthetic on their mission to make mourning go mainstream.
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