INSPIRING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER

“Caili spoke to a group of more than 70 nursing students on the topic of end-of-life care. Discussing death can be extremely challenging, especially when speaking with an audience of young learners who have limited experience with loss, but Caili struck the perfect tone. She presented the realities of end-of-life care with clarity and compassion, balancing factual information with a deep sense of humanity. Rather than retreating into the purely clinical aspects of death, she emphasized dignity, empathy, and the shared experience of caregiving.

Caili is intelligent, warm, and engaging. Her authenticity created space for open and thoughtful conversation, resulting in a lively and meaningful question-and-answer session, which is no small feat when engaging with adolescents. She is a skilled communicator and a natural educator.  Caili is an exceptional speaker: poised, authentic, and deeply effective in connecting with her audience.”

-Megan Heimerl, DNP, University at Buffalo

“I teach lifespan development to clinical psychology graduate students. Often, lifespan classes are overly focused on childhood and adolescence, and many do not spend time on the end of life. I had read about death doulas in the popular press and believed that my students could learn a lot from a practicing doula. Caili came highly recommended, and I was thrilled to be able to welcome her to our campus as a guest speaker. Caili's passion for and dedication to working with families during the final stage of life was evident. My students came away from class inspired and full of knowledge they would not have been able to glean from an academic paper. Many of them mentioned Caili's talk as a highlight of the class, not only because of her excellent speaking skills and engaging content, but because of her ability to change their thinking about what it means to support and care for people as they die. I highly recommend Caili to anyone looking for an inspirational and invigorating speaker.”

– Övgü Kaynak, Ph.D., Penn State

“Caili’s vulnerability is truly her greatest strength. Her raw honesty in her sharing surrounding topics that still hold tremendous stigma speaks to her level of courage. What an inspiration for people of all ages.”

– Jeanie Kline, Mental Health Advocates

“I had chills for her ENTIRE talk. I was on the verge of crying twice, not because it’s sad, but because it’s powerful. It’s resonant. It’s truth. And you can FEEL it. If you want to be inspired, motivated, and uncomfortable, yet held, you’re going to want to have Caili speak at your next event.”

– Mariah Liszewski, Mariah Magazine

“After hearing Caili's story from a colleague, I knew I had to get her to come in and speak to my students. Getting high school students to engage in this deep topic of mental health is quite the hardship, but Caili had no problem with this. Right off the bat, they were intrigued with her presentation. Caili started her presentation with experiences and pictures of her days as a high school student, something that my students could easily relate to. Caili was so impactful that after her speech was done, I had students approach me asking how they can get help from a professional. Some students even asked for Caili's contact information stating they felt she was a safe person that they could turn to in a time of need. It was so evident that Caili's speech was effective, that we asked her to attend our school wide retreats in order to impact as many students as possible. Our students and staff can't thank Caili enough.”

– Jen Dinces, Bishop Timon St. Jude

“We invited Caili to present at the Thiel Healthcare Summit—an annual event that provides Wyoming County human services professionals the opportunity to network and engage in meaningful professional development. This year’s theme, “Remembering Your Humanity: Reducing Compassion Fatigue and Burnout,” was selected in response to the ongoing and overwhelming demands placed on those who care for our community.

Caili’s presentation was both informative and inspiring. She delivered engaging, interactive content that resonated deeply with participants. Many expressed that her session provided exactly what they needed to reignite their sense of purpose and energy, and they left with practical, easy-to-apply strategies they could use both personally and professionally to manage stress.

In a healthcare environment where chronic strain is common, Caili helped our audience understand the physiological mechanisms of compassion fatigue and burnout. She guided participants through exercises that offered immediate relief and regulation, while also grounding those tools in the science of resiliency.

We highly recommend Caili. Her genuine ability to connect with the audience created an unmatched learning experience. For groups seeking to strengthen resilience, reduce compassion fatigue, and promote well-being among their workforce, Caili is an exceptional resource.”

Cara Reynolds, Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo