Our Mission:
Support for All
Present for You LLC is a Public Benefit Company
Our Mission and Vision:
At Present for You, we believe that no one should face serious illness or the end of life alone. We provide human-centered care and companionship for people navigating these profound moments—walking beside them from diagnosis, through palliative care, to hospice, and beyond.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone, and the loved ones who support them, receive the guidance and presence they need to navigate this complex journey. We work in close coordination with each client’s medical team, while tending to the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs that medical care alone cannot address. Our serious illness companions and end-of-life doulas bring not only training but also lived experience, empathy, and respect to every person we serve.
Our Journey
From Vision to Service
Present for You began with a bold idea: to make compassionate, non-medical support accessible to anyone facing serious illness or end of life. What started as a passion has grown into a trusted resource for individuals and families across our community.
Expanding Our Reach
In January 2022, we deepened our work by forging a long-term collaborative with hospice partners, ensuring that our support seamlessly integrates with existing medical care.
Recognition and Leadership
In October 2023, we were honored to present our preliminary findings at the Center to Advance Palliative Care Leadership Summit, sharing insights on how doula care can strengthen the end-of-life experience.
Looking Ahead
We remain dedicated to innovation, building partnerships, and finding new ways to bring comfort, dignity, and meaning to the people we serve.
What We Do
Our doulas and companions meet you wherever you are in your journey, whether you’ve just received a diagnosis or have been living with your illness for years. We listen deeply, fill in the gaps where other services cannot, and help you shape an experience that reflects your values, priorities, and wishes.
If you need practical support, we can assist with reaching out to loved ones, finding trusted doctors, or making your living space more comfortable. If you’re unsure what you need, we’ll help you discover it.
We can sit with you to explore who should be in your circle of care, what changes you might expect, and what plans should be in place for the future. We believe you deserve a voice in your care and how you spend your final days. Our role is to make sure that, whatever choices you make, you don’t have to walk this path alone.
Present for You LLC's Founders
John brings decades of leadership in healthcare innovation, with past roles including Chief Medical Officer and Chief of Innovation at Commonwealth Care Alliance, where he founded the pioneering LifeChoices program. His work has been published in leading journals, including NEJM Catalyst and the Journal of Palliative Care. He serves on the Board of Activate Care and is the co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Gather Health, a socially focused senior primary care group, where he continues to practice medicine. John completed his doula training at the University of Vermont and is board-certified in palliative and hospice care.
Jane founded Present for You after creating and leading her doula practice, Transition with Tranquility. She holds a Master of Science in Palliative Care from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and has become a recognized voice in advancing the role of doulas for people living with serious illness. Jane has been a featured speaker at national conferences, including the CTAC/CAPC Leadership Summit, and has extensive experience as a bedside attendant for those choosing medical aid in dying. She completed doula training programs through both the University of Vermont and the International End of Life Doula Association (INELDA).
Cody combines legal expertise with a deep personal commitment to end-of-life care. A startup attorney by profession, he has also cared for dying family members, giving him a firsthand understanding of the compassion and skill this work requires. His approach bridges complex regulatory environments—such as hospice and labor law—with practical, cost-effective care solutions. Cody holds professional degrees from Boston University’s Questrom School of Business, Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design, and Northeastern University School of Law. He is also a trained doula, completing programs through INELDA and Present for You.
Meet Our Team
Experienced Serious Illness Companions and End-of-Life Doulas
Scott’s strong belief that no one should die alone is part of what called him to this work. Providing service and support for friends throughout the AIDS crisis and more recent personal experiences with death led him to formal training at the Peaceful Presence Project. Scott’s operational background and leadership in nonprofit management and experience as a doula make him the ideal mix to start the Present for You, NYC satellite operation. Scott is on the Board of Directors for the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance.
Holly supports clients who have received terminal or life-altering diagnoses, as well as those who wish to openly explore topics of mortality and end-of-life planning. She holds a Master of Divinity and has completed INELDA’s end-of-life doula training. With a background in cross-cultural communication and crisis management, Holly brings a grounded, empathetic approach to her doula work.
Sam is an experienced hospice volunteer, INELDA-trained end-of-life doula, and trained inter-spiritual companion. A retired family practice and public health physician, he also embraces his roles as grandfather, father, son, husband, and devoted pet caretaker. Sam works with individuals from all walks of life, offering compassionate support grounded in decades of experience.
Karlene brings a wealth of experience from her service as a Peace Corps volunteer and hospice volunteer with two organizations. Her dedication to supporting others inspired her to train as an end-of-life doula, where she focuses on offering compassionate, personalized care during the final stages of life.
David’s career has spanned psychiatric rehabilitation, conflict resolution, and hospice volunteer service. With formal education in psychology and conflict analysis, he combines deep listening skills with an ability to navigate complex family dynamics, offering both compassionate support and gentle mediation during end-of-life experiences.
Donna’s holistic approach to end-of-life care is shaped by her background in health coaching, yoga, and hospice work. Certified as both a death doula and health coach, she is passionate about helping people live fully by preparing for life’s natural end and normalizing conversations about death, dying, and legacy.
Jennifer’s commitment to end-of-life care is rooted in her experience with community building and her personal connection to supporting loved ones through dying. A trained doula and hospice volunteer, she brings advocacy skills, compassion, and a vision for creating healthy, supportive communities at life’s end.
Get in Touch
We’re here to answer your questions, listen to your concerns, and explore how we can best support you.