Sierra has lived in the Arkansas Valley for almost all of her life. Most of her professional life has centered on Human Resources work for local non-profit healthcare. Although non-profit healthcare will always have a special place in her heart, she recently shifted careers and is currently self-employed as an HR consultant and a nail tech, where she enjoys helping her clients do their best work and feel their best every day. 

Sierra is excited to be part of this project because she believes there is a real need for better resources and support for death care in the valley. Opening up conversations about these sometimes sensitive topics is important to her.

With experience as a former funeral director, Stephen witnessed first-hand how truly important community is, especially in times of loss. Now, having cultivated a well-rounded understanding of the deathcare industry, its history, and its impact, Stephen hopes to share this passion with the community he proudly calls home.

As president and founder of The Ormega Project, Stephen is excited to encourage healthy, open conversations about death in order to combat funeral poverty, demystify the world of deathcare, and empower others to take control of their end-of-life arrangements.

Angela’s roots trace back to La Junta, and she returned to the community a decade ago. She brings more than 15 years of experience in finance and banking, including five years in a department providing fiduciary, conservatorship, guardianship, and representative payee services to individuals.

Angela is passionate about this initiative because she recognized a critical need for accessible and affordable death care services. She is committed to helping ensure that individuals and families have the information and support necessary to make informed decisions, particularly when resources may be limited.