
Lumina’s Award-Winning Team
At Lumina, our staff give from the heart, providing clinically-excellent and compassionate end-of-life care. Our interdisciplinary team of medical professionals and highly-trained staff provide services across a continuum of care—from hospice and palliative care to community education programs, and grief and caregiver support. Our award-winning team is here to support you and your family when you need it most.
Meet Our Team

Helen Kao, MD
Medical Director of Clinical InnovationsHelen Kao, MD
Dr. Helen Kao joined Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care in 2016 after nine years at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Kao is board certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Hospice & Palliative Care. She has special interests in house calls, dementia care, reducing polypharmacy in health care, supporting adults who experience physical and cognitive decline, and advocating for comprehensive advanced care planning. Dr. Kao has been recognized with awards of distinction not only for her clinical care but also for her teaching and leadership.

Daniel Harris, MD, HMDC
Medical DirectorDaniel Harris, MD, HMDC
Dr. Daniel Harris was a student at Corvallis High School when Benton Hospice Services was founded. He studied Biology at the University of California at Santa Cruz and received his MD degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University. He completed residency in Greeley Colorado, then his career took him to Crescent City, California and Silverton, Oregon. He returned to live in his home town in 2012 but continues to work as an inpatient hospitalist physician at Legacy Silverton Hospital. Dr. Harris joined Lumina Hospice and Palliative Care in 2019 with eight years experience as a part-time hospice doctor. He maintains board certification in Family Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine.

Katelyn Cooper
Executive DirectorKatelyn Cooper

Mo Weinman, MSN
Director of NursingMo Weinman, MSN
Mo Weinman joined Lumina Hospice & Palliative Care in February of 2022. Weinman brings nearly 20 years of experience in critical care and completed a Master’s degree in Nursing Education in 2022. In her role, Mo oversees the clinical team and works closely with other members of leadership and administrative staff to ensure compliance and excellent patient care.

Molly Gage, LCSW
Social Services Clinical ManagerMolly Gage, LCSW

Carla Gabrielsen
Bereavement CoordinatorCarla Gabrielsen
Carla’s position as full time Bereavement Coordinator is important to supporting Lumina’s patients and families, as well as individuals and families in Linn and Benton counties that are experiencing death and grief. A native of Montana, Carla worked as a social worker, and later as a LMFT in California and Alaska. She brings experience as a Program Director of Gilda’s Club, a cancer support community, and of Desert Hospice Outreach, a program for children grieving death of a parent. Carla has lived in Lebanon, Oregon since 2011 and worked as a therapist at Linn County Mental Health. She enjoys gardening, spending time with her grandsons and her Aussie doodle, Charlie.

Naomi Hirsch
Volunteer, Transitions, and Caregiver Support CoordinatorNaomi Hirsch
Naomi Hirsch has been at Lumina for over nine years overseeing the volunteers and supporting families. Naomi received her End-of-Life Death Doula certificate in 2022 and facilitates the monthly Lumina Death Café. She received her Master’s in Adult Education from OSU in 2005, and she is passionate about community engagement and empowering people to live their best life.

Erin Benjamin
Clinical Support SpecialistErin Benjamin

Sarah Foster
Outreach & Fundraising CoordinatorSarah Foster

Chalaina Prochaska
ReceptionistChalaina Prochaska

Kellie Simpson
Payroll Specialist/HR AdminKellie Simpson

Laura Young
Administrative SupportLaura Young

Kacy Gaulin
Clinical Support SpecialistKacy Gaulin
Clinical Team

Ashley, CNA
Hospice Aide
Ashley, RN
Nurse
Cadie, BSN, RN, CHPN
Nurse
Christine, MSW, CSWA
Social Worker
Jamie, CNA
Aide
Jessica, RN
Nurse
Joni, RN
Nurse
Julie, LCSW
Social Worker
Keith, ADN, RN, GERO-BC
Nurse
Kirsten
Chaplain
Mary, CNA
Aide
Misty, CNA
Aide
Rachel, RN
Nurse
Randal, MSW
Social Worker
Rylie, MSW
Social Worker
Shannon, RN
Nurse
Shirley, BSN, RN
Nurse
Susan, RN
Nurse
Tammy, RN
Nurse