Kelsey Mora

Kelsey exemplifies the Jewish values of compassion, hope, courage, and tikkun olam . She splits her time between serving as Chief Clinical Officer at Pickles Group, a nonprofit that supports children whose parents have cancer, and her private practice as a child life specialist, therapist, author, and creator.

She is also the author of The Dot Method, an interactive children's workbook that guides adults in helping teach kids about cancer. Kelsey is an expert contributor on CNBC online and has been interviewed by NBC News Chicago regarding talking to children about cancer. She has been a featured guest on podcasts including a recent episode from Worst Club Ever(A Child Loss Podcast) .

Kelsey is also passionate about gun control. After surviving the Highland Park Fourth of July Parade shooting in 2022 alongside her family, she began working with organizations such as Aftermath and continued work with Child Life Disaster Relief to support communities impacted by mass shootings and advocate for change. 

 

AGE:
36

PRONOUNS:
She/her/hers

PRIMARY GIG:
Chief Clinical Officer at Pickles Group and running her private practice as a child life specialist, therapist, author, and creator

ON THE SIDE:
Mom of two and gun violence prevention advocate

DESCRIBE YOURSELF IN 10 WORDS OR LESS:
I’m deeply committed to turning difficult moments into better memories.

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DON’T KNOW ABOUT ME:
We speak Spanish at home. It’s not uncommon for our kids to sing “Happy Birthday” in English, Spanish, and Hebrew.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST ACCOMPLISHMENT IN THE LAST 10 YEARS:
Self-publishing my first workbook, The Dot Method, to help children understand cancer.

YOUR BEST PIECE OF ADVICE:
Trust that you're where you’re needed most.