Biography Laurie A. Weiss, MSW, LCSW (licensed in both Virginia and Maryland) Laurie Weiss received her Master of Social Work degree from Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Yeshiva University in 1984. For over 23 years, she has committed herself to helping others through various social work organizations. Early in her career she worked for a Family and Children's agency located in London, England. After returning to the United States in 1986 she continues her commitment to helping families and children in the greater Washington, DC area. She is presently employed as a Grief Counselor for Capital Hospice, working with individuals, groups and families living with the loss of their loved ones. As part of her work at Capital Hospice, she facilitates children's groups at their annual Point of Hope Grief Camp. Previously, Laurie worked for INOVA Fairfax Hospital from 1992-1999 as their first Pediatric Oncology Social Worker, assisting families living with childhood cancer. Since 2001, she has facilitated groups for C.O.P.S. Kids, an organization dedicated to helping children who have experienced the death of a loved one that served in Law Enforcement Agencies in the USA. Laurie is proud to be an active Board Member of the DC Chapter of Candlelighter's Childhood Cancer Foundation.