Who I Am: About Kelley Iris (she/her)

Kelley seated on a blue cushioned chair with a red paisley pillow, facing the camera and smiling. Behind her is a faux Tiffany lamp and a sunny window

I am an end-of-life doula and experienced hospice volunteer, passionate about improving the quality of end-of-life care for all. I am the daughter of parents whose careers intersected with death and dying, giving me at a young age a profound appreciation for the sacredness of being present during illnesses and deaths of those in our communities.

I am trained by the International End-of-Life Doula Association (INELDA) and have earned the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance Proficiency Badge. I am also a certified Respecting Choices® Advance Care Planning Facilitator and a commissioned notary with the Commonwealth of Virginia.

I grew up in Arlington, Virginia and I now reside in the suburbs of Richmond with my partner and our two cats. I enjoy growing food and flowers, creating a cozy home, and hosting friends and neighbors in a safe space for everyone to be their authentic selves.

Purple and green flower logo that reads "Trained end-of-life doula INELDA"
Teal circle logo that reads "National End-of-Life Doula Alliance Proficiency Badge". In the center of the circle is a pink heart surrounded by interwoven hands, each a color of the rainbow
A copy of Kelley's Respecting Choices Facilitator Certification dated February 20, 2025, signed by the Executive Director of Respecting Choices