Micki Burns, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Michaeleen (Micki) Burns, PhD, is the Chief Executive Officer of Judi’s House/JAG Institute and adjunct faculty at the University of Colorado. A Licensed Psychologist with more than two decades of experience providing therapeutic assessment and support to families facing adversity, Micki has witnessed the lasting impact of unaddressed grief. Her clinical practice focuses on supporting families following the death of a child, with particular expertise in grief following suicide and overdose deaths.
Micki joined Judi’s House/JAG Institute in 2012 and was named CEO in May 2024 after 12 years of leading core programmatic initiatives. She now oversees the organization’s Direct Service, Evaluation and Research, and Training and Education initiatives. Micki also serves on the board of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) and as an advisor to Speaking Grief, a national public media initiative exploring the grief experience. She is dedicated to ensuring appropriate care is available for all and elevating childhood bereavement as an issue of critical public importance.
Media Interviews & Appearances
Micki regularly shares her expertise on childhood bereavement, grief, and supporting children and families with local and national media. Explore selected interviews and appearances by clicking the images below.
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As a clinician, former Chief Clinical Officer of Judi’s House, and longtime leader in the field, Micki brings more than two decades of experience supporting children and families navigating grief and adversity. As CEO of Judi’s House/JAG Institute, she brings together clinical practice, research, and a deep understanding of the experiences of grieving children and families.
Micki is available to provide expert perspective on topics including childhood bereavement, supporting grieving children and families, grief following suicide and overdose deaths, grief during holidays and significant milestones, access to bereavement care, and the broader impact of childhood bereavement.
With extensive clinical experience and a warm, accessible communication style, Micki translates complex topics into clear, practical insights for broad audiences.
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