Lori LoCicero and Lisa Pahl are the creators of The Death Deck, a card game that explores
death and dying using multiple-choice questions and a dose of humor. The two describe their
personal and professional experiences that led them to create a tool to open end-of-life
conversations. They share why conversations about end-of-life preferences can be just as
important as the paperwork. Lisa and Lori provide tools participants can use to engage their
clients in these meaningful conversations.
Introduction to Our Speakers:
Lisa Pahl is co-creator of The Death Deck, a lively and humorous card game that inspires
meaningful conversations on what matters most in our lives and in our deaths. As a Licensed
Clinical Social Worker with over fifteen years of experience in hospice and emergency medicine,
Lisa helps people cope with illness, dying, and grief. With a passionate belief that peace at the
end begins with meaningful conversations over time, Lisa engages people in talking about and
preparing for this important stage of life.
Lori LoCicero is a freelance writer and co-creator of The Death Deck. A creative storyteller and
eternal optimist, Lori combines her personal stories of loss with her innate sense of humor to
write about life and talk about death. She has written and directed independent films,
documentaries, and a variety of live gala events. Her upcoming memoir offers readers an intimate
look at loss and her discovery of post-traumatic growth and was the catalyst for creating The
Death Deck.
You can find out more about Lisa, Lori, and The Death Deck at thedeathdeck.com.
