About Space Coast IANDS
SCIANDS Board
Deb Davis, Co-founder, President
Deb Davis is a lifelong educator and a certified International Association of Near Death Studies (IANDS) facilitator for the Space Coast IANDS Chapter Affiliate of Florida. Deb loves learning, asking questions and exploring possibilities. When she met Lynne Grace almost 21 years ago in Florida, they became best of friends and loved learning from one another. Lynne opened up a whole new world of ‘thinking and learning’ possibilities for Deb Davis.
Davis loved listening to Lynne’s stories of other people’s near-death experiences. During this time, Deb’s mother ‘died’ in May 2009, her husband ‘transitioned’ in February 2010 and then her father ‘passed away’ in May 2010. What she learned is that we have words to describe ‘dying’, but what we need is ‘HOPE’. Near-Death Experience stories give us the hope that we transition to a better, more loving place.
Davis believes it is important to hear the stories of people that have had their own NDE more than ever in these challenging times. We can also learn more about our “purpose here on earth”; and maybe understand why someone is sent back. Join us for this exciting, new learning experience! There are so many questions to explore!
Lynne Grace, Co-Founder/Transitioned
Lynne Grace, a professional Mental Health Therapist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker began her study and interest in Near-Death Studies after first reading the book by Dr. Raymond A. Moody, Jr. entitled, “Life After Life”. In 1975, he coined the term Near-Death Experiences in this bestselling book. Lynne was so enthralled and fascinated with NDEs; and continued to educate herself and others of the new research that purports to explore what happens when a person dies.
Lynne transitioned from earth (Feb. 2021) before realizing the impact she will have on giving thousands of local Space Coast people the opportunity to learn more about the hope that Near-Death Experiences offer by telling ”’their NDE stories”.
Angie Moates, Vice-President
Angie Moates is a licensed counselor/psychotherapist with a private practice located in Cape Canaveral, FL. As a counselor, she truly enjoys helping people grow through major life transitions and is often amazed by the numerous ways this can be accomplished. One of which is through the process of a near-death experience (NDE).
Throughout her life and especially at group meditation events, Angie has experienced life-altering states of consciousness very similar to a near-death experience (NDE). When she first met Lynne Grace in 2011, she immediately recognized a “kindred spirit” with shared interests in all things metaphysical, including NDE’s. Angie truly enjoyed hearing Lynne talk about her personal experiences, as well as her fascination with the human mind and what brings about true transformation and healing.
Sarina Baptista, Active Board of Directors
Sarina Baptista is a Certified Evidential Medium and Psychic, Spiritual Teacher, Award-Winning Author, and International Speaker. She was a featured speaker for the “Life, Death and Beyond” International Conference in Crete, Greece, and teaches classes and is a visiting medium at Lily Dale, NY, during their summer program. She is a presenter at the IANDS Conferences, and has created many training programs, including spiritual mentoring, long distance training, workshops, and retreats.
Sarina’s first STE (Spiritually Transformative Experience) occurred when she was 17. As her brother was transitioning, he came to her to show her where he was and to let her know he was okay. In 2007, Sarina’s son, J.T., transitioned at seven years old. She learned that her son did not really die. He was still very close, and led her to her incredible gifts. She now focuses her work on After Death Communication (ADC) and helps teach others how to connect to their soul selves.
Janelle Velez, Honorary Board Member
Janelle Velez resides in Melbourne, Florida with her husband and two of their four children. She is currently a homeschool mom and a part-time teacher’s assistant in a local private school.
Janelle has always shared an interest in NDE’s with her late mother, R. Lynne Grace (a co-founder of this local IANDS group). Velez believes IANDS offers a platform to share the importance of valuing Life through experience and Its purpose of Love.
