Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne
Professor of Intellectual Disability and Palliative Care · Kingston University
Professor Irene Tuffrey-Wijne's research explores end of life care for people with learning disabilities and how to manage their conditions.
Bereavement Palliative Care People with Learning Disabilities End of Life Care Learning Disabilities
Katherine Kortes-Miller
Assistant Professor, School of Social Work and Palliative Care Division Lead, Centre for Education and Research on Aging and Health (CERAH) · Lakehead University
An unconventional death educator and researcher with a passion for palliative care and improving end of life care for all
Gerontology Palliative Care End-Of-Life Care Interprofessional Education and Care LGBTQ
Diana Wilkie
Professor · University of Florida
Diana Wilkie has devoted her research program to cancer pain and sickle cell disease management, palliative care and end-of-life issues.
Cancer Pain Palliative Care End-of-Life Issues
David Maginley
Spiritual Care Practitioner · Nova Scotia Health Authority
Spiritual counsellor, four-time cancer survivor, near death experiencer, public speaker and author
Near-Death Experiences Cancer Care Psychosocial Oncology Spiritual Care Palliative Care
Shirlee Sharkey
CEO · Saint Elizabeth
Health executive and social innovator
Home Care Home and Community Care Home Care Public Policy Healthcare and Seniors Healthcare Transformation
Lynn Kelly Devlin
Nurse Practitioner, Author, Speaker · Cancer Widow
Hospice / Palliative Care nurse practitioner and author speaks about coping with a loved ones end-of-life preparations
Hospice and Palliative Care End-Of-Life Preparations Alzheimers Disease Caring for the Caregiver How to Build Your Palliative Care Team
Deborah Stienstra
Professor · University of Manitoba
author, researcher, advocate, speaker on inclusion, accessibility, gender-based analysis, disability policy, and global development
Disability Rights Disability Access and Advocate Gender analysis Women International Development
Michael Bumbach
Clinical Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Michael Bumbach's research focus includes the use of advanced technology related to nursing education and patient education/health literacy.
Technology in Nursing Education Health literacy Technology and Patient Care Family Nurse Practitioners Health Education
Carolyn Thomas
Speaker, Blogger · Heart Sisters
Carolyn Thomas is an expert on women, heart disease, and the patient experience.
Women's Health Public Speaking Media Relations Patient Advocacy Patient Safety
Gary Elkins, Ph.D., ABPP
Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience (Core Clinical Faculty) · Baylor University
Dr. Gary Elkins' areas of specialization are clinical psychology, health psychology, and hypnotherapy.
Clinical Psychology Health Psychology Hypnotherapy Hypnotherapy for Hot Flashes Breast Cancer Survivors
Kate Johnson
Chaplain · Queen's University
Kate Johnson is a believer in the value of interfaith dialogue and community-building to bring people together.
Interfaith Dialogue Community Building Community Outreach Nonprofits Higher Education
Donna Thomson
Author, Caregiving Activist · McMaster University
Author and Leader in family caregiving - disability and aging Instructor, McMaster University Vice-Chair, Kids Brain Health Network
Health Care Navigation Family Caregiving Resilience Strategic Advocacy Teaching, Coaching
Michelle Kimzey
Assistant Professor · Texas Christian University
Michelle Kimzey is an expert in gerontology, dementia care education, palliative care, and older adults with dementia.
Older Adults with Dimentia Dementia Care Education Gerontology Palliative Care
Suzana Makowski, MD MMM FACP
Co-Chief of Division of Palliative Medicine, Founder of Lois Green Learning Community · UMass Memorial Healthcare
Palliative Care Specialist, Social Media in Medical Education, Quality Improvement, Complexity and Positive Deviant
Palliative Care Making Your Wishes Known Mindfulness in Medicine
Young-Rock Hong
Assistant Professor · University of Florida
Young-Rock Hong is a health services researcher and medical sociologist.
Scoial Determinants of Health Palliative Care Value-based care Cancer Screening Preventive Care Services
Dr. Kevin McCormick
President · Huntington University
A champion for education, a humanitarian of distinction, an active volunteer and community builder, and a true global citizen.
Finland Canada Community Development Education Event Planning
Bart Windrum
author / change agent / patient-family advocate · Axiom Action
Overcoming the Seven Deadly Obstacles to Dying in Peace — a unique lay perspective
End of Life Advocate Hospital Estate
Frédéric Pérodeau
Director of Litigation · Autorité des marchés financiers
Community-minded lawyer responsible for ensuring both effective and consumer-responsive regulations of Quebec's financial markets
Arbitration and Litigation Regulations Governing Financial Markets Financial Services Regulations Regulatory Enforcement
Professor Persephone S. Sextou
Professor · Leeds Beckett
Persephone Sextou is a leading expert in applied theatre for health and wellbeing.
Wellbeing Performing Arts NHS Community Digital Arts
Allison Noyes
Associate Professor of Communication Studies · Loyola Marymount University
College of Communication & Fine Arts
Organizational Communication Health Care Organizations Group & Interpersonal Communication Organizational Culture Organizational Change