OUR FOUNDER
A life and career devoted to helping people and organizations connect to humanity.
Elizabeth Uslander, MSW, MTS, MSNP ’27, brings a breadth of experience throughout healthcare, spirituality, education, civic service, and entrepreneurship to help individuals and organizations navigate change, uncover possibility, and build what comes next—with greater clarity, intention, and impact.
As an innovative social entrepreneur and executive leader, Elizabeth has spent her career creating more human-centered approaches to care, leadership, and community. Her work brings together strategic leadership, social work, spiritual care, education, and entrepreneurship, combining practical expertise with a deeply human perspective.
Elizabeth partners with clients to discover where they want to go while recognizing the emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social dimensions of both their lives and work.
Elizabeth Meets Clients Where They Are
Whether counseling someone through a major life transition or advising a mission-driven organization, Elizabeth offers a thoughtful, personalized approach grounded in curiosity, compassion, and respect.
Her approach honors each person’s unique experiences, values, and needs while drawing from psychology, philosophy, wisdom traditions, and evidence-based practices. At the heart of Elizabeth’s work is the belief that meaningful transformation begins when we are embraced as a whole person—free of judgment and agenda—and supported by a trusted companion, guide, and thought partner.
A breadth of experience.
One connected approach.
Elizabeth’s work is informed by decades of experience across spirituality, healthcare, education, executive leadership, and civic service. These perspectives come together to shape how she supports individuals and organizations throughout their journey.
Spirituality
A lifelong exploration of meaning, connection, and transformation.
Elizabeth’s work in spirituality spans more than two decades, with her studies in Theology and Ethics at Georgetown University and continuing through her Master of Theological Studies in History and Spiritual Care at Wesley Theological Seminary. As a spiritual director, counselor, and founder of a private coaching and education practice, she has helped individuals and families explore identity, relationships, vocation, meaning, and personal transformation. Her approach draws from contemplative spirituality, philosophy, and existential psychology while honoring each person’s unique beliefs and experience.
Leadership
Building organizations with purpose, vision, and impact.
Elizabeth brings hands-on experience as a founder, CEO, organizational leader, and social entrepreneur. Through Voyages, she built a six-figure counseling and consulting practice from the ground up. She has also led the development and growth of mission-driven organizations, overseeing strategy, operations, governance, investment, partnerships, intellectual property, brand development, and organizational culture. Her leadership philosophy brings together strategic thinking and human-centered leadership to help organizations clarify their purpose, strengthen their foundations, and create meaningful impact.
Education
Turning knowledge into understanding and on to change.
Education has been a thread throughout Elizabeth’s career, from teaching in Washington, DC public schools to designing curricula, leading professional training, conducting research, and speaking at regional and national forums. She has developed and delivered education for healthcare professionals, caregivers, and communities on topics including humanizing healthcare, spiritual care, bereavement, end-of-life options, and family support. Her work with organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Scripps Health, VITAS Hospice, The Elizabeth Hospice, and the Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine reflects her passion for making complex ideas accessible and translating knowledge into meaningful practice.
Healthcare
Reimagining care to center on the whole person.
Elizabeth’s healthcare career includes direct clinical care, practice leadership, program development, research, education, and advocacy, with experience working in palliative care, hospice, end-of-life care, bereavement, and spiritual care. She served as Practice Director, Medical Social Worker, and Spiritual Counselor, helping develop an innovative in-home model integrating medical, psychological, and spiritual support. Earlier roles with Seaport Home Health and Hospice and Silverado Hospice included patient and family counseling, bereavement care, interdisciplinary education, quality improvement, and care coordination. She has since advised and educated healthcare organizations including Kaiser Permanente, Scripps Health, Cedars-Sinai, Hoag, and the Academy of Aid-in-Dying Medicine.
Civic Service
Creating stronger communities through service and advocacy.
Elizabeth’s commitment to service extends to her work in beyond her work in healthcare to roles in government, NGO, and nonprofit organizations. She has served on boards and in leadership capacities with organizations including the Second Chancer Foundation, Integrated Lifecare Foundation, and Hemlock Society of San Diego, and has contributed as a donor, volunteer, and advocate with organizations such as the National Conflict Resolution Center, Georgetown University, The Elizabeth Hospice, the National Park Service, and District of Columbia Public Schools. Across these experiences, her focus has remained consistent: strengthening communities, advancing human dignity, and helping create systems that better serve people.
Embark on Your Journey with Modern Ministry
Elizabeth’s approach has evolved through decades of learning, experience, and walking alongside people and organizations through meaningful change. Awaken, Embrace, and Evolve weaves wisdom traditions with evidence-based models to create a unique kind of support—one that helps you find clarity, take meaningful action, and stay open to what’s possible. Whether the journey is personal or organizational, the goal is the same: to create space for healing, growth, and transformation that feels true to who you are and where you want to go.
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WISDOM TRADITIONS & EVIDENCE-BASED MODELS
Certifications
Dignity Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Creative Arts Therapy, Strengths Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Feedback Informed Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Problem Solving Therapy, Healing Touch
Trainings
Transpersonal Psychology, Humanistic Psychology, Jungian Psychology, Metaphysical Psychology, Existential Psychology, Psychodynamic Psychology, Mythospychology, Holistic Psychology, Mystical Psychology, Positive Psychology, Stoic Psychology, Organizational Psychology, Leadership Psychology, Qigong, Tai Chi, Hatha Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Contemplative Prayer and Meditation, Zazen, Vedantic Meditation, Taoist Meditation, Walking Meditation, Mindfulness Meditation, Theravada Meditation, Energy Medicine, Celtic Shamanism, Lakota Sioux Shamanism, Mayan Shamanism, Hypnotherapy, Sound Healing, Visualization, Lucid Dreaming, Mystical Dance and Meditation, Neuro Linguistic Programming, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Kinesiology, Ho’Oponopono
Elizabeth lights the way for so many. I am grateful that her remarkable life leaves little prints on mine. She helps me to celebrate my life, my love and my light, always.
Elizabeth is a fountain of sacred, unconditional love. She sees and speaks the gentle truth. She lights the fire and walks through it with you.
I feel a sense of awe about the gifts that Elizabeth has. My husband and I have seen counselors and talked to a lot of people, but they’re never done what she is able to do. She is able to understand our complex experiences with very little information. She connects with each of us on a human level in a very profound way. The way she understands and navigates our dynamics is amazing.
After the very sudden and unexpected death of my younger sister, Elizabeth was an enormous support. She was understanding, comforting and gave me a framework for my grief process. Losing someone is never easy, but with Elizabeth’s support it has been a much richer experience. I am grateful to have met her and highly recommend working with her.