About

About the Author and Founder

Rebecca Hartman, BSLA, is the founder of Essential Home Organization and the author of The Caregiver’s Path to Freedom. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Landscape Architecture from The Ohio State University and built a successful career in the landscape design-build industry, leading projects from concept through completion. Her expertise in design, planning, and client management later extended into residential interiors, overseeing remodeling, and space optimization.

During the pandemic, Rebecca became a caregiver for her mother and identified a critical gap in practical support for families managing aging, estate, and household transitions. Combining her professional background with firsthand caregiving experience, she developed the Family in Transition Framework™—a structured system of books, workbooks, and digital tools that help families and professionals simplify decision-making and improve communication during major life changes.