Lillian Julien
Founder
In 1992, Lilly Julien’s 20-year-old daughter, Michelle, lost her life in a car accident. With her husband, Robert, and two surviving children, Spencer & Greer, Lilly struggled to rebuild her life after the devastation of losing a child.
Inspired by a dream visitation from her daughter, Michelle, Lilly founded the COPE Foundation, a nonprofit grief organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child.
Since 1999, Lilly’s vision has guided COPE and its expanding grief support programs. An exhibited painter and portrait artist, she has facilitated many of COPE’s art therapy programs.
Co-Founders
Board Of Directors
Leadership Team

David Oralevich
Website Development Consutant
Support Group Facilitators

Barbara Goldstein
LCSW

Carly Bergstein
LMSW

Janet Zimmerman
LCSW-R

Lauren Jukofsky
LCSW

Marilyn Kohn
LMSW

Mary Ann Stein
LMSW

Michelle Graff
LCSW

Rashida Sanchez

Rhonda Ryan
LCSW

Lorraine Kransdorf
LCSW-R