Hi, I'm CJ Infantino
I am the founder of Unvoiced. My mission is to help humans feel less alone in their journey with grief through the sharing of lived experiences.
And yes, that is my kids and me; missing is my late wife Ariana, who passed away from cancer in 2020.
When I became widowed, I felt alone and isolated. It seemed impossible to talk to anyone who wasn't in the same pain. I realized how ill-equipped our world was to deal with grief. So, I decided to change that.
I believe that stories are our greatest human asset, providing comfort by showing us that we are not alone. At Unvoiced, we strive to create nurturing spaces, products, and content that foster a sense of community and empathy.
FROM TECH TO PURPOSE
I spent two decades working as an engineer, fortunate enough to be part of companies in Silicon Valley like Facebook (before it became Meta 😉). I'm grateful for that career and the fulfillment it brought me. However, it wasn't until I lost my wife to cancer that I truly understood what it meant to be called.
Ariana and I had almost two decades together, starting from high school. We built an incredible life with our three children. All we wanted was to grow old together, but that dream was shattered when she was diagnosed with Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer on my 30th birthday in 2015. After a nearly six-year battle, she passed away on September 30, 2020, at 11:08 AM, amid a global pandemic.
Over the following years, after countless conversations that ranged from awkward to downright hurtful, a calling began to emerge within me - to change how grievers and those around them experience grief. The more I embraced this calling, the stronger it grew until it became an undeniable need that compelled me to shift my life's focus and energy toward transforming how our world handles grief.
(Or perhaps, I'm just on a foolish mission to heal others' pain as a way to heal my own.)
And so, Unvoiced was born where we have one unwavering focus - to ensure that no griever ever walks alone on their journey.
Meet out partner Companies
HOPELESS MOPE
Hopeless Mope is a streetwear apparel brand with a powerful mission: to empower all people to embrace and showcase their true emotions through fearless self-expression.
Like Unvoiced, Hopeless Mope believes in the importance of letting others know that they are not alone in their struggles.
Through their unique streetwear designs, Hopeless Mope aims to create a sense of unity and understanding among individuals who may be facing difficult times. By wearing their feelings on their sleeves (literally), customers can not only express themselves authentically but also spark conversations and connections with others who may resonate with their experiences.
Hopeless Mope is more than just a clothing brand - it is a movement, a platform for self-expression, and a reminder that we are all on this journey together.
Alicia Owen
CSO
Hi, I’m Alicia, Chief Strategy Officer at Unvoiced. I oversee all backend operations, social channels, communications, and community management, playing a key role in bringing CJ’s incredible mission of connection and human support to life.
When I’m not working, I enjoy spending time with my family and kids, watching anime and gaming. I love being a part of the Unvoiced team and being able to be a part of CJ’s incredible mission of connection, building community, and supporting our fellow humans!
Hannah Tesch
COO
Hi, I’m Hannah! I help bring all of our big, beautiful ideas to life behind the scenes and across the board. Whether it’s building systems, creating resources, or connecting the dots across projects, I love helping turn Unvoiced’s vision into something real that actually helps people feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.
In my spare time, you’ll find me traveling with my daughter, cheering her on at volleyball, making art, getting lost in a good book, or gaming. I’m grateful to be part of a team that leads with empathy and isn’t afraid to talk about the hard stuff.
CJ Infantino
Founder/CEO
He already talked way too much about himself. How much does one person need to go on and on about how sad they are that their wife died?
We get it.
She died.
You left your career in tech and started companies around grief.
