I am a social worker, researcher, grief therapist, and end-of-life doula passionate about community care and dignified dying.
Who I am, what I do, where I’d love to connect
I’m Lauren Gil Hayes—a researcher, writer, and social worker committed to asking the hard, human questions about care, loss, and belonging.
My work examines the quiet edges of our systems: where loneliness lingers, where family ties have frayed, where people face the end of life without a safety net. I study what happens when care is absent and the ways in which institutions and communities can improve to meet the rising tide of isolation.
I’m always looking to connect with:
Hospice workers, death doulas, and end-of-life care providers
Social workers, clinicians, No One Dies Alone program administrators and community advocates, especially those who work with unhoused or vulnerable community members
Elders who are planning or considering solitary dying
Researchers, writers, and collaborators interested in loneliness, grief, and caregiving systems
If you’re working in these spaces—or living these questions—I’d love to hear from you.
Testimonials from Leaders & Collaborators
Jessica P.
“Lauren is an exceptional organizer. I had the honor of being a part of an event she orchestrated in 2018. Preceding and during the event I found that she coordinated everything down to the smallest detail with precision, superior communication skills, and grace. She creates incredibly thoughtful and potentially transformational spaces. Lauren values the people that she works with and for.”
Jessica E.
“Lauren operates out of a growth mindset, and it’s contagious. Not only does Lauren ask questions, but she also proposes ideas for change, often in spaces where the status quo has long gone [untouched]. Lauren views everyone as a keeper of great knowledge and places great value on learning from the source.”