Bethany
Clinical Director
Summer
Program Manager
Lillian
Palliative Care Social Work Clinician
Meet Our Staff
Sharon
Nurse
Kim
Program Assistant
Amy
Executive Director
Hospice of Anchorage Board of Directors
- Sarah Groogan, President
- Ivan Rivera, Vice President
- Courtnie Husmann, Secretary
- Arianna Haines, Treasurer
- Kim Nifong
- Ilona Bessenyey
- Ariel Burr
If you are interested in serving as a board member, please CONTACT us.
Hospice of Anchorage offers people with a serious illness the opportunity to live fully. We support families and other loved ones in coping with the effects and challenges of illness. We focus on caring, not curing. Lifeways is our hospice program. Our services are available to people of all ages with any serious or life-limiting illness.
When you or a loved one is diagnosed with a serious or life-limiting illness, Hospice of Anchorage provides assistance by helping you prepare for and live well with your illness, understanding death, dying, and grief. We don’t focus on dying. We focus on helping you live as fully as possible despite your diagnosis.
Our Affiliations
Anchorage Chamber of Commerce
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
Palliative Care Alaska Network
Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Social Worker (ACHP-SW)
Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN)
Accreditation in Public Relations (APR)
A Little Bit About Us
Amy Tribbett, APR, Executive Director
Amy is a health care marketing and operations professional with a huge heart and passion for hospice care. In 2019 Amy earned her accreditation in public relations (APR) which has come in handy to spread awareness of Hospice of Anchorage and its many services and programs. Amy serves on the Palliative Care Alaska Network board and the Development/Marketing & PR Steering Committee with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association. Amy's worked in hospice care for 12 years and previously advocated for the Hospice Medicare Benefit on Capitol Hill.
Amy Tribbett, APR, Executive Director
Amy is a health care marketing and operations professional with a huge heart and passion for hospice care. In 2019 Amy earned her accreditation in public relations (APR) which has come in handy to spread awareness of Hospice of Anchorage and its many services and programs. Amy serves on the Palliative Care Alaska Network board and the Development/Marketing & PR Steering Committee with the National Hospice and Palliative Care Association. Amy's worked in hospice care for 12 years and previously advocated for the Hospice Medicare Benefit on Capitol Hill.
Bethany Burgess, LCSW, APHSW-C, Clinical Director
Bethany is currently one of two social workers in Alaska to hold the Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work certification, the first evidenced-based certification for the hospice and palliative care social work field. Bethany designed and created the Hospice of Anchorage Resource Center to provide free education and support to anyone in our community through the library, dementia toolkits, advanced directive resources, and durable medical equipment loan closet. An ordained pastor with the Assemblies of God, Bethany's favorite place on earth is any Disney Park.
Bethany Burgess, LCSW, APHSW-C, Clinical Director
Bethany is currently one of two social workers in Alaska to hold the Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work certification, the first evidenced-based certification for the hospice and palliative care social work field. Bethany designed and created the Hospice of Anchorage Resource Center to provide free education and support to anyone in our community through the library, dementia toolkits, advanced directive resources, and durable medical equipment loan closet. An ordained pastor with the Assemblies of God, Bethany's favorite place on earth is any Disney Park.
Sharon Mauri, RN, BSN, CHPN, Lead Nurse
Sharon earned her Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN) in 2020. A registered nurse, Sharon's passion is educating our patients and families on everything from caregiving to understanding an illness, to nutrition, and the art of physical movement. She's a steadfast advocate for everyone in her care and continually goes above and beyond to bring them comfort, understanding, respect, and dignity.
Sharon Mauri, RN, BSN, CHPN, Lead Nurse
Sharon earned her Certification in Hospice and Palliative Care Nursing (CHPN) in 2020. A registered nurse, Sharon's passion is educating our patients and families on everything from caregiving to understanding an illness, to nutrition, and the art of physical movement. She's a steadfast advocate for everyone in her care and continually goes above and beyond to bring them comfort, understanding, respect, and dignity.
Lillian Rosa Rivera, MSW, Palliative Care Social Work Clinician
Lillian earned her Master's in social work and spearheads the bereavement program at Hospice of Anchorage. She has a keen ear for listening and is passionate about helping those in our community cope with their grief.
Lillian Rosa Rivera, MSW, Palliative Care Social Work Clinician
Lillian earned her Master's in social work and spearheads the bereavement program at Hospice of Anchorage. She has a keen ear for listening and is passionate about helping those in our community cope with their grief.
Summer Thomas, Program Manager
Summer manages the Volunteer Program at Hospice of Anchorage and supports our Senior In-Home Grant with Bethany. She hosted our first-ever online training during the Pandemic and graduated six new Compassionate Companion volunteers. Summer holds a BA in Philosophy and feels grateful to be working for an organization that puts truly admirable ethics into practice.
Summer Thomas, Program Manager
Summer manages the Volunteer Program at Hospice of Anchorage and supports our Senior In-Home Grant with Bethany. She hosted our first-ever online training during the Pandemic and graduated six new Compassionate Companion volunteers. Summer holds a BA in Philosophy and feels grateful to be working for an organization that puts truly admirable ethics into practice.
Kim Reynolds, Program Assistant
Kim is the Program Assistant at Hospice of Anchorage. This means you'll probably talk to her first when you call or come to our office. She takes care of our Resource Center, Loan Closet and runs our Spark of Joy mailing and delivery program. Raised in Alaska, Kim enjoys reading, walking, and her cats!
…And last but not least, Helgard, Olive, Kisses, Hugs, Kami, and Daisy, our beloved staff dogs, bring us joy during the workweek.
For information on our services, to volunteer, or to donate,
please call
907-561-5322
or
email
info@hospiceofanchorage.org
