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Our Team

Carolyn Kinzel, MSHS

President/Founder
Executive Director

Peggy Hirschuber

Board Chair

Matthew Klooster

Board Member

Patrick Durkin

Board Member

Jessica Steele, LICSW

Board Member

Greg Kinzel

Board Member

Barb Fishman

Board Member

Dianne Burd, MSW

Board Member

Jennifer Zacharias

Board Member

Mat Gelineau

Board Member

Pete Ruliffson

Board Member Emeritus

Kelly Grosklags, LICSW, FT

Clinical Supervisor/Trainer

Jackie Doncavage

Program Coordinator

Adrian Olsen

Center Coordinator

Melisa Gesick, MSW, GCCA-C

Grief Counselor

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Grief Counselor

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Grief Care Coordinator

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Social Work Intern

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Brighter Days Family Grief Center focuses on bringing families back together after the death or terminal diagnosis of a loved one by addressing the many psychosocial and logistical needs of each family member. Trusted by hospices, schools, and communities since 2017, Brighter Days provides the free and compassionate services Minnesota children, adults, and families deserve.   

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  • Brighter Days Family Grief Center 15764 Venture Lane
    Eden Prairie MN 55344
  • Center Hours:
    Monday - Friday
    9am to 4pm
    Weekends: By appointment
  • 952-303-3873
  • Info@bdgc.us
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