It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of a beloved member of our MHA team, Kristina Zurich.

Kristina served as the director of our Woods Center for Wellbeing. She led each day with kindness, grace, and compassion for our staff, participants, and the greater Rochester community. Kristina was deeply loved and touched the lives of countless people. Her presence was larger than life, and she welcomed everyone with the most warmth, authenticity, and care.

Kristina uplifted and supported her colleagues, ensuring her team felt valued, cared for, and empowered each day. She served our community with intention, patience, and unwavering compassion, leaving a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Her passing leaves an immeasurable void within our MHA family, and throughout the community she served with such dedication.

We ask that you keep Kristina’s family, friends, colleagues, and all those who knew and loved her in your thoughts. We also ask that you please respect her family’s privacy during this incredibly difficult time as they, and our community, grieve this tremendous loss.