MEET THE FOUNDERS OF LEVELS OF LIFE

Dorline Levels | Founder & Author

Dorline is a compassionate author, speaker, and advocate whose personal story of triumph and loss serves as the heart of Levels of Life. Through her books, podcast, and community speaking, she brings old-school wisdom, faith, and practical comfort to heartbroken parents and grieving families across North Texas.

Levels of Life is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to community advocacy, family stabilization, and synthetic opioid/fentanyl awareness. Founded by Dorline Levels in honor of her late son Dwan, Levels of Life provides educational outreach, grief support, and community gatherings to empower and heal families.

About the Founder & Author:

Dorline Levels is an author, public speaker, and community advocate. She has authored three impactful books designed to guide and comfort families:

• "Fentanyl: From Loss to Life" — A compassionate guide offering recognition, practical rescue strategies, and healing tools for parents navigating the synthetic opioid crisis.

• "Still Standing: The Voice That Won't Be Silenced" — An empowering memoir and survival manual on finding strength, resilience, and faith after devastating personal loss.

• "Garment of Respect: Old School Wisdom for Today's Heartbroken Parents" — Timeless, faith-filled wisdom and practical comfort for parents striving to guide and heal their families in modern times.

Through her writing, podcasting, and community outreach, Dorline brings old-school wisdom, practical guidance, and faith-centered comfort to grieving and heartbroken parents across the country.

Shalonda Levels | Co-Founder & Event Coordinator

Shalonda is the operational engine and technical co-founder behind Levels of Life. Combining her passion for community outreach with tech and event strategy, Shalonda designs the programs, manages digital operations, and executes the logistics that power their community distribution days, giga-scale events, and educational workshops.