About Me

Marie Chan is still learning to be a calm mama bear. God has given her diverse motherhood experiences through the international adoption of an older child, a biological child after years of struggling with infertility, and the unexpected stillbirth of her son. Marie shares how God transforms our valleys of hurt to doors of hope when we process our pain in the presence of Christ and community. 

Marie has taught in public and private schools, and homeschooled her own children. Marie’s master’s project included creating a curriculum using multicultural children’s literature to affirm, inspire, and enrich students’ lives. She has served on the board of directors at a Christian school and volunteered extensively in helping international students and refugees.

Currently, Marie serves as an advocate for orphans and vulnerable children in a post-adoption support group at her church. She enjoys learning and sharing about trauma-informed parenting to help families thrive. Marie lives in California with her husband, two children with a third in heaven, and their giant 12 pound rabbit.