Jordan Mayer
Director of Marketing and Communications
Personal Connection
In February 2024, I heard the most devastating words an expecting mother can hear: “I’m sorry, your baby has no heartbeat.” That moment is etched in my memory forever. What was meant to be a joyful ultrasound to see our son turned into an unimaginable nightmare. Instead of celebrating his growth, we were faced with the unimaginable decisions about delivery and funeral arrangements. As first-time parents, we were completely unprepared. Thankfully, our loving family stepped in, contacting the funeral home and managing the details to ensure we could bring our son home. On February 5, 2024, we met our beautiful baby boy, Caleb Ryan.
In the weeks that followed, I longed for something to guide me through the unknowns and help me navigate the overwhelming grief. One morning, while scrolling through Instagram, I came across a post from Walk With You. I immediately felt that it was a sign—my son guiding me toward the support I desperately needed. After reaching out through their contact form and hearing back from Kylie, I knew I had found exactly where I belonged.
A few months later, I faced heartbreak again when we lost our second son, Caedyn James. The difference in my grieving process, from losing Caleb to losing Caedyn, was profound because of the love and support I received through Walk With You.
Inspired by their mission, I joined Walk With You to help other families navigate the critical and heartbreaking moments of losing a child. I am passionate about ensuring that parents feel their child’s life mattered and that their memory is honored. Too often, we shy away from difficult conversations, leaving grieving parents feeling isolated and unable to speak openly about their child. I want every parent to know their child is deeply loved and will never be forgotten.
When I started volunteering in the spring of 2024, I had no idea it would lead to becoming the marketing director just a few months later. Walk With You has not only given me a purpose but also a community that cherishes and keeps the memory of my boys alive.
Roles & Contributions
As the Marketing Director at Walk With You, my role is to ensure that our mission reaches as many families as possible. I focus on raising awareness about our services, sharing our message of hope, and creating connections that extend the impact of our work. From managing outreach efforts to crafting content that reflects our mission, I strive to make Walk With You a visible and trusted resource for families who need support.
I contribute to the organization’s mission by helping families feel seen and understood during one of the most difficult times in their lives. By sharing stories of love and remembrance, I aim to create a sense of belonging for grieving parents while also breaking down the barriers that make it hard to talk about child loss. Through my work, I hope to not only guide families to the resources they need but also empower them to honor their child’s legacy in meaningful ways.
Every aspect of my role is rooted in compassion and the belief that no parent should walk this journey alone. Whether it’s helping a family find their voice in sharing their story, or ensuring more people know about Walk With You, I am committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of the families we serve.
Vision & Impact
Through my work with Walk With You, my hope is that no family facing the unimaginable loss of a child feels alone. I aim to raise awareness about our services so that families know where to turn long before they find themselves navigating this heartbreaking journey. Whether it’s offering immediate support, guiding families through difficult decisions, or providing ongoing encouragement, I want every parent to feel seen, supported, and surrounded by love.
Honoring a child’s legacy is a deeply meaningful and sacred privilege. To me, it means preserving their memory in ways that reflect the unique and beautiful impact they had, no matter how brief their time may have been. This belief guides my work and fuels my dedication to ensuring that parents can openly celebrate and remember their child without fear of judgment or silence. I want to help break the stigma surrounding child loss and create a space where every parent feels empowered to share their child’s story and legacy.
Ultimately, I hope my work brings families a sense of comfort and hope—knowing that their child’s life, however short, mattered profoundly and will always be remembered. We are not just providing services; we are building a community where love, remembrance, and connection flourish, keeping the memory of each child alive in the hearts of their families and beyond.