Mark Hundley is an author, compelling public speaker, licensed professional counselor, transition specialist and co-founder of Butterfly Warrior. He and his wife Vanessa, who is also a licensed professional counselor, created Butterfly Warrior to equip individuals and groups with the practical tools necessary to embrace the challenges of life and empower them to create meaning in the process.

Mark Hundley has worked with children, youth and families since 1971 – devoting 13 years to youth and family ministry; another 10 years to service in public education as a teacher and high school counselor; and the remaining time as a therapist, consultant, speaker and writer.

He earned his B.A. in Sociology from Hardin-Simmons University; his Master’s in Counseling from the University of North Texas; and has pursued doctoral studies in Educational Administration.

Mark is a Life Transition Specialist with a specific expertise in the field of grief. He works with individuals, families and corporate bodies to create and implement strategies for powerful living despite obstacles faced.

He is the author of "Awaken to Good Mourning" – a personal guide through the journey of grief – available in both print and audio versions. He is a co-founder of the Journey of Hope Grief Support Center in Plano, TX, a non-profit agency that provides free group grief support to children, adolescents and their parents or adult caregivers as they learn to mourn the death or impending death of a loved one.

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, serves as Director of the Family Services Division of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Collin County and is a highly sought after speaker for various audiences.