Bethany
Clinical Director
Kim
Operations Manager
Sunday
Palliative Care Social Work Clinician
Sharon
Nurse
Sarah
Social Work Intern
Hannah
Office Coordinator
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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)
Lisa is a career social servant who began work with vulnerable seniors in the nonprofit sector in 1990 in northern California. She has a lifelong passion for palliative care and end of life issues. Lisa also has a deep expertise in building organizational capacity and loves to bring attention to worthwhile causes. She and her family have lived in the Anchorage area for many years. Lisa enjoys giving a home to animals who come from difficult backgrounds as well as fashion styling and interior decorating.
Lisa is a career social servant who began work with vulnerable seniors in the nonprofit sector in 1990 in northern California. She has a lifelong passion for palliative care and end of life issues. Lisa also has a deep expertise in building organizational capacity and loves to bring attention to worthwhile causes. She and her family have lived in the Anchorage area for many years. Lisa enjoys giving a home to animals who come from difficult backgrounds as well as fashion styling and interior decorating.
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 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.
Sunday is the newest member of the team, and comes to us from the Denver area where she spent fives years with the Agape Hospice. Sunday specializes in life transition, and geriatric grief and loss. When she's not advocating for our patients, Sunday enjoys hiking, fishing, and exploring Alaska with her family and her beloved dog, Chester.
Sunday is the newest member of the team, and comes to us from the Denver area where she spent fives years with the Agape Hospice. Sunday specializes in life transition, and geriatric grief and loss. When she's not advocating for our patients, Sunday enjoys hiking, fishing, and exploring Alaska with her family and her beloved dog, Chester.
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 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.
Kim is the glue that keeps all that is Hospice of Anchorage together! She's the first person to greet you on the phone or at the door. Kim's main responsibility is to keep our Resource Center/Loan Closet functioning efficiently. She also manages our Spark of Joy mailing and delivery program.
Kim is the glue that keeps all that is Hospice of Anchorage together! She's the first person to greet you on the phone or at the door. Kim's main responsibility is to keep our Resource Center/Loan Closet functioning efficiently. She also manages our Spark of Joy mailing and delivery program.
Sarah is currently working on her Masters in Social Work through Baylor University and is completing her advanced year internship with us. She has previously worked with families in crisis and has a passion for coming alongside her clients and supporting them through their journey. Sarah enjoys hiking in the summer and playing ice hockey in the winter.
Sarah is currently working on her Masters in Social Work through Baylor University and is completing her advanced year internship with us. She has previously worked with families in crisis and has a passion for coming alongside her clients and supporting them through their journey. Sarah enjoys hiking in the summer and playing ice hockey in the winter.
Hannah comes to Hospice of Anchorage with a background in case management and care coordination. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual arts and printmaking. Hannah was born and raised in Anchorage and has a passion for working with seniors. As the Office Coordinator, Hannah is excited about volunteer outreach and expanding our volunteer opportunities. When Hannah is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two small dogs and playing music with friends.
Hannah comes to Hospice of Anchorage with a background in case management and care coordination. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in visual arts and printmaking. Hannah was born and raised in Anchorage and has a passion for working with seniors. As the Office Coordinator, Hannah is excited about volunteer outreach and expanding our volunteer opportunities. When Hannah is not working, she enjoys spending time with her two small dogs and playing music with friends.
…And last but not least, Helgard, Olive, Chester, Kami, and Daisy, our beloved staff dogs, bring us joy during the workweek.
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