Sharon Turnage is a LMSW working 20+ years in the fields of perinatal & palliative care. In 2006, Sharon founded the Tyler Nicole Foundation dedicated to the fight against infant loss & childhood life-threatening illnesses. In 2009, Sharon founded the Luis Danvers Leukemia Fund dedicated to her son’s fight against blood cancer. Sharon is a psychotherapist & addiction counselor providing evidenced-based treatment in the areas of grief, crisis, trauma, addiction, and psychiatric social work. Sharon earned a BA in Psychology from York College, an MSW from Fordham University, and is a Ph.D. Candidate at Yeshiva University. Sharon’s research focus is perinatal loss, grief and how disparities & inequities impact the grieving process. Sharon is a bereaved parent “turning pain into purpose” as a call to action. Sharon prides herself in being a researcher, advocate, and leader conducting events nationwide to familiarize the public with the plight of perinatal/maternal loss, & childhood cancer.