Symon Braun Freck's passion for death and its profound impact began at the tender age of 12, as she sat bedside with her PopPop, and took root when she commenced hospice volunteering that same year. This formative experience ignited a lifelong dedication to understanding the intricate dynamics of mortality.

 

Her journey of exploration led Symon to the University of Southern California, where she pursued an academic path uniquely blending visual anthropology, thanatology, and comedy. She earned a Master of Visual Anthropology and a Bachelor of Arts in Thanatology, earning recognition with the prestigious Discovery Scholar Award for her research on the Moriori genocide of 1835.

 

Combining her academic foundation with a fervent interest in AI and creativity, Symon aspires to humanize artificial intelligence, making it accessible and engaging for all.Symon is committed to fostering a culture of death positivity (or, rather, neutrality) and awareness. Through her advocacy and outreach efforts, she seeks to destigmatize discussions surrounding death and dying, believing that embracing mortality enriches life's tapestry with depth and authenticity. 

 

Today, she stands as a trailblazer, spearheading the development of an app designed to support individuals coping with the intricate process of dying.Throughout her career, Symon has immersed herself in various aspects of the death and dying industry, cultivating a profound understanding of its rituals, customs, and emotional complexities.