Our Vision
Transforming Elder Care Through Nature-Based Healing & Support
Nurturing Nature Lifelong Living is pioneering a new paradigm for elder care—blending science-backed wellness, compassionate caregiving, and the healing power of nature. Our mission is to help caregivers, families, and senior living communities shift away from sterile, institutional models and toward inclusive, nurturing environments that promote dignity, vitality, and emotional connection.
Inspired by the legacy of my grandmother, father, and mother—who each thrived in their winter years through daily interaction with nature—this holistic approach supports caregivers and aging adults with tools, practices, and community rooted in forest therapy, emotional wellness, and lifelong vitality.
Whether you're a family seeking alternatives to traditional elder care, a senior living community looking to integrate nature-based wellness, or a caregiver navigating burnout, Nurturing Nature Lifelong Living provides resources to reimagine aging with grace, purpose, and connection to the natural world.
Meet the Nurturing Nature Lifelong Living Team
Executive Team
Dr. Tamberly Conway, Founder and CEO of Nurturing Nature Lifelong Living, is a global conservation and diversity consultant, Certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Certified Forest Therapy Trails Consultant, and International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist. She is an international speaker and former U.S. Forest Service (USFS) specialist, where she focused on conservation education, diversity, and partnerships for over 12 years, particularly advancing diversity in urban forestry. Her work centered on the connection between nature and human health, with a focus on Latino communities, leading to projects like urban food forests and tree canopy education. She introduced Forest Therapy into USFS programs, including leadership in the first-ever bilingual guide training funded by the USFS.
In 2020, she left the USFS to focus on Nature and Forest Therapy, believing it strengthens relationships between people and the environment. Tamberly is working to establish a Forest Healing Center and a Senior Community of Care, aimed at transforming elder care and fostering respect for nature and human well-being. She invites others to collaborate in these efforts to create lasting change.
Tamberly holds a B.S. in Agriculture from McNeese State University, an M.S. in Forestry, and a Ph.D. in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources from Stephen F. Austin State University. Her career focus on Latino communities stems from her early cultural and linguistic experiences in Central America, which ignited her passion for inclusive conservation efforts.
Catherine Krueger Sullivan
Creative Director – Silent Healers Film & Elder Care Programs | Chief Creative & Marketing Officer, Stay True Creative Productions
Catherine Krueger Sullivan is an award-winning storyteller, creative strategist, and the driving force behind the Silent Healers Film and Programs for Elderly and Caregivers. As Creative Director, she brings over three decades of experience in content strategy, documentary production, and brand storytelling—shaping messages that matter and crafting visual experiences that heal, connect, and inspire.
As Co-Founder and Chief Creative & Marketing Officer of Stay True Creative Productions, Catherine has built a career helping purpose-driven leaders and organizations turn powerful ideas into transformational movements. Her work spans science, wellness, education, and advocacy—with a deep focus on intergenerational healing, mental health, and the sacred connection between nature and human resilience.
In her leadership of the Silent Healers initiative, Catherine guides the creative vision and execution of this groundbreaking multimedia platformincluding film, guided experiences, public campaigns, and resource development. She weaves emotional truth with strategic impact, ensuring that each story told honors the invisible labor of caregiving, the dignity of aging, and the quiet power of nature-based healing.
Areas of Focus:
- Creative Direction for Silent Healers documentary and programming
- Messaging & visual storytelling for elder care, forest therapy & caregiver wellness
- Production of branded content, keynote media, and narrative campaigns
- Development of toolkits, live and virtual programs, digital series, and thought leadership platforms
Catherine believes creativity is a form of caregiving. Her work centers on amplifying untold stories, Nurturing collective resilience, and building bridges between generations through intentional, soulful storytelling. At the heart of everything she creates is a single question: How can this help someone feel seen, supported, and strong?
Jennifer Blackwelder
Jennifer brings a broad wealth of knowledge from her vast experiences with wildlife research, human health and well being, and construction. Her expertise is further bolstered by her Zoo Animal Technology degree, dual Bachelors in Criminal Justice and Sociology, PTEC degree; Certified Holistic Health Practitioner and Certified Home Inspector.
Having owned and operated several of her own companies, Jennifer has a strong background in startup and operational management. Jennifer is serving as the interim COO during the creation of the Nurturing Nature Lifelong Living Centers.
Daisy Morgan
Nature & Forest Partnership Facilitator | ANFT Forest Therapy Guide | Musician | Creative
Daisy Morgan is a first-generation college graduate and scientist with a B.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of New Mexico and an M.S. in Geochemistry from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. She has dedicated over a decade to connecting New Mexico youth, communities, and diverse partners with the natural world through outdoor learning, environmental stewardship, and experiential education. Her work has included teaching STEAM, civics, writing, and leading field trips to the NM State Legislature through the UNM School of Law’s Wild Friends Program, as well as building partnerships with Indigenous Peoples, land managers, conservation professionals, Veterans, Elders, and youth at city, state, and federal levels.
Her minor in Native American Studies helped her deepen her understanding of Indigenous worldviews, ways of knowing, and relationships to land and community. Through internships with the Native American Community Academy, Dawn of Nations student newspaper, and Navajo Nation restoration projects, Daisy cultivated an appreciation for the intersections of culture, ecology, and storytelling.
A certified Forest Therapy Guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy (ANFT), Daisy guides relational, heart-centered experiences that invite people into deeper connection with themselves, each other, and the more-than-human world. She believes in creating welcoming spaces for all beings and all generations, fostering belonging, healing, and stewardship.
Alongside her facilitation and conservation work, Daisy is also a musician who finds inspiration in the voices of the earth—improvising and composing across jazz, blues, and experimental soundscapes. Whether through music, writing, science, or guiding, she explores the in-between spaces where creativity, ecology, and human experience intersect.
Her passion is to help others remember their connection to nature, cultivate relationships rooted in reciprocity, and revitalize biodiversity—supporting the health and wellbeing of both people and the planet.
John David
Social Media Management | Photography | Videography | Technology Integration
John Paul David is a self-professed technology geek and community strategist specializing in social media management, photography, videography, and technology integration. With a passion for storytelling and volunteer-driven impact, he loves working on projects that connects, inspires, which build people and communities around purpose and authenticity.
Advisory Board
Deborah Sue
Deborah Sue holds a Master of Science in Tropical Forestry and Management from the Technical University of Dresden, Germany, where she received a scholarship and focused her thesis on the role of forest certification in sustainable plantation management. She also earned a Bachelor of Science from James Cook University, Australia, with scholarships in marine biology, wildlife biology, and conservation biology. She has completed certification courses, including Lead Auditor for the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Environmental Management Systems auditing.
Her work spans ecosystem restoration, responsible forest management, and policy development. Deborah Sue advises on ecosystem restoration, from forest landscapes to reef seascapes, and develops nature-based solutions (NbS) for harmonizing human habitation with nature. In responsible forest management, she has audited firms for FSC compliance and contributed to policy development, including national forest policies and forest management standards in the Pacific region. Her expertise extends to REDD+ strategies, focusing on deforestation, forest degradation, and climate change adaptation.
Currently, she is the Principal Consultant at Ridge to Reef Management, advising on biodiversity and forest restoration in Fiji, and the Pacific Ecosystem Restoration Technical Advisor for Live & Learn, providing guidance on ecosystem restoration to Climate Resilient Islands programs. Previously, she served as Executive Director of Research and Development for the Fiji Ministry of Forestry, where she led scientific research for sustainable forestry development and climate change mitigation.
Phil Hosmer
Founder and Executive Director of Nature Worx
Phil Hosmer is the founder and Executive Director of Nature Worx, a non-profit organization based in Bel Air, MD. Since 2017, Nature Worx has reached more than 4,500 people, delivering evidence-informed therapeutic sessions connecting people with nature to support their health and well-being.
Phil was selected as a 2021 Changemaker Challenge finalist by the United Way of Central Maryland and was a presenter at the 2022 International Conference on Nature Therapy. He presented in June 2024 at the International Union of Forest Research Organization’s World Congress in Stockholm, Sweden. Phil holds a bachelor of science degree from the University of Maryland, College Park, and is a certified Mindfulness-based Ecotherapy Facilitator, trained at the Mindful Ecotherapy Center in Tacoma, WA.
Jenny Harrow-Keeler, MA
Founder of EcoWisdom Wellness
Jenny Harrow-Keeler, MA, is the founder of EcoWisdom Wellness, where she curates immersive nature-based experiences through Forest Bathing and Mindfulness-Based Ecotherapy. As a certified Nature and Forest Therapy Guide, Jenny leads individuals and organizations in deepening their connection to the natural world, offering tools for stress reduction, nervous system regulation, and personal transformation.
She holds a Master’s in Integrative Health Studies from the California Institute of Integral Studies, where her capstone project focused on the practice of forest bathing. Jenny’s work has been recognized by media outlets such as The Today Show and USA Today.
Nicole Craanen, MFA, NCIDQ
WELL-AP, LEED-Green Associate, ANFT Nature & Forest Therapy Guide
Nicole Craanen, MFA, NCIDQ, WELL-AP, LEED-Green Associate, ANFT Nature & Forest Therapy Guide.
Nicole’s passion for biophilic design is deeply rooted in her connection to nature and expertise in interior design and human ecology. As the founder and owner of The Biophilic Design Institute (formerly Rooted In Nature), she is committed to transforming our relationship with our environments, guiding architects and designers to integrate our innate connection with nature into core design principles.
Her roles on advisory boards for Living Future Europe and WELL Building Standard, along with her journey as a yoga instructor and Nature & Forest Therapy Guide, inform her philosophy of promoting health and well-being while mitigating human impact on the non-human world. She’s emphasize curiosity, deep listening, and collaboration, and is passionate about advocating for a re-evaluation of current design principles, championing a future where human and environmental interdependence is at the forefront of creative innovation.
She loves exploring this world with her husband and young daughter (the cat stays home). She has been lucky enough to experience 24 countries, and has been brought to tears during moments of awe in her own backyard.