OUR ADMINISTRATORS

Our volunteers work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that this group functions as intended. 
Their duties are endless even though they themselves are Grieving Parents! 

   OLGA MENDEZ
She a champion to all bereaved parents and is a true leader. She works from a place of love and respect with a touch of humor in all that she does. Olga supports members on a personal level and is a friend to all. Her life has not been a bed of roses which has shown her to always work from love and compassion. You will always find Olga trying to make our members smile ​through the tears. Olga runs our Secret Santa, our giveaway, writes cards and much much more! 
"Helping others helps me! "

CARMEN HAINES 
Even through child-loss she is always there to lend an ear and a shoulder to cry on for 
members of this group. Carmen is active in helping plan day to day activities for the 
group during her busy life. She finds solace and healing in the desert camping with friends. 
" I know my Jessica lives on and works her magic with the other kids in heaven. Happy to be of service." 

Patricia Hicks 
Patricia creates all of the events that honor our children on their day of transition to heaven. She also is a PHD psychologist and has helped many of our members with her expertise on coping. Her son Justin passed as a result of an accident with a texting driver in 2012. Then just a few years later she lost her son Kenny in a tragic murder. There is no doubt that her kids led her to VOOA and the kindred spirits that are members.  She serves selflessly at all hours of the day or night, assessing the health and well-being of members that need lifting. 
​                   "Now that I can help others once again, it helps me heal as well."

Peggy Moncher along with Annmarie Martin head up the Interview Team. 
When you request membership, they will be the first to contact you.
​They collect all of your information when you apply so we can get you admitted to the group.