Candy Nixon is a certified Life and Grief Coach with over 40 years of experience in caregiving, disability advocacy, and inclusive ministry. She holds a degree in Special, Elementary, and Early Childhood Education, with advanced training in trauma-informed care and early intervention.

Candy’s mission is to help people move through grief with compassion, clarity, and courage. Whether through one-on-one coaching, group facilitation, or community speaking, she creates safe spaces for healing and reconnection. She’s led inclusive ministry programs, authored resources for disability inclusion, and continues to create safe spaces for parents and caregivers to find hope and healing. Her approach blends deep empathy with practical tools to support those navigating loss, caregiving, and life transitions.