Reserve Your Seat to our Raising the SAILS Gala!

  • Home
  • Who we are
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Founder's Story
    • News & Media
  • What We Do
    • Programs and Services
    • Financial Assistance
    • Keepsake Boxes
    • Grief Support
    • Training & Education
  • Get Involved
    • How to Get Involved
    • Volunteer/Join our Board
    • Events
    • Shop
  • Remembrance Wall
  • Contact
  • Donate
  • More
    • Home
    • Who we are
      • About Us
      • Our Team
      • Our Founder's Story
      • News & Media
    • What We Do
      • Programs and Services
      • Financial Assistance
      • Keepsake Boxes
      • Grief Support
      • Training & Education
    • Get Involved
      • How to Get Involved
      • Volunteer/Join our Board
      • Events
      • Shop
    • Remembrance Wall
    • Contact
    • Donate
Donate
  • Home
  • Who we are
    • About Us
    • Our Team
    • Our Founder's Story
    • News & Media
  • What We Do
    • Programs and Services
    • Financial Assistance
    • Keepsake Boxes
    • Grief Support
    • Training & Education
  • Get Involved
    • How to Get Involved
    • Volunteer/Join our Board
    • Events
    • Shop
  • Remembrance Wall
  • Contact
  • Donate
Donate

Meet Our Team

Welcome to the Stillborn And Infant Loss Support team. We are a dedicated group of bereaved parents, community advocates, public health activists, and mental health champions who share a profound understanding of the pain of pregnancy loss. 


We lead with empathy, compassion, and unwavering determination to fulfill our mission and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those impacted by pregnancy loss. 

Sadija A. Smiley l Founder & CEO

Melissa Hoss l ​​​Board Treasurer | Finance Chair

Sadija A. Smiley l Founder & CEO

Board President

Melissa Hoss l ​​​Board Treasurer | Finance Chair

Sadija A. Smiley l Founder & CEO

Vacant l Apply Now

Melissa Hoss l ​​​Board Treasurer | Finance Chair

Melissa Hoss l ​​​Board Treasurer | Finance Chair

Melissa Hoss l ​​​Board Treasurer | Finance Chair

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Derrick Nelson l Board Member

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Precious Rideout l Board Member

Dr. Rahmatu Kassimu l Board Member | Online Chair

Precious Rideout l Board Member

Dr. Stephanie Hack l Board Member

Brittany Sweat l Board Corresponding Secretary

Dr. Stephanie Hack l Board Member

Board Recording Secretary

Brittany Sweat l Board Corresponding Secretary

Dr. Stephanie Hack l Board Member

Vacant l Apply Now

Brittany Sweat l Board Corresponding Secretary

Brittany Sweat l Board Corresponding Secretary

Brittany Sweat l Board Corresponding Secretary

Stillborn And Infant Loss Support, Inc. (SAILS) is governed by a board of directors who actively support the mission.

The Board of Directors is comprised of members with varied levels of professional expertise. As needed, SAILS will elect new Board Members to ensure the expansion of knowledge and expertise in the areas of branding, marketing, technology, human services, program and curriculum development, social networking, fundraising and strategic planning. If you are interested in joining our Board of Directors, please contact us.  

Support Staff and Volunteers

NaTasha Benjamin

Maria Romani-Garcia

NaTasha Benjamin

Director of Clinical Partnerships & Program Integration 

Samantha Haney

Maria Romani-Garcia

NaTasha Benjamin

Digital Marketing Manager

Maria Romani-Garcia

Maria Romani-Garcia

Maria Romani-Garcia

 Administrative Assistant & Program Support Specialist 

Copyright © 2025 Stillborn And Infant Loss Support (SAILS) - All Rights Reserved. Designed and managed by Momma's Gotta Work Marketing Management! 

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

Accept