Kathleen M. Foley, MD (Chair)

Dr. Kathleen M. Foley is a pioneering neurologist who has dedicated her career to the treatment of pain in patients with cancer and to advancing palliative care nationally and internationally. A Weill Medical College of Cornell University graduate, she established the first designated cancer pain service in the United States at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. She has published over 350 papers, chaired three WHO Committees to advance palliative care in cancer, and was elected a member of the National Academy of Medicine for her research in cancer pain treatment. READ MORE

Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP

Dr. Diane E. Meier is Director Emerita of the Center to Advance Palliative Care, where her leadership tripled U.S. hospital palliative care programs since 2002. A MacArthur Fellow and National Academy of Medicine member, she has published over 200 medical works and authored multiple books. A geriatrician and palliative care specialist, she served as a Health Policy Fellow and received numerous awards including the Gustav O. Lienhard Award for transforming serious illness care nationwide. READ MORE

Justin Baker, MD, FAAP, FAAHPM

Dr. Justin Baker is a national leader in pediatric palliative care. As a physician, researcher, and mentor, he focuses on quality of life, symptom control, grief, and ethics in children with advanced illness. He is the Inaugural Chief of Pediatric Palliative Care at Stanford and Director of the QoLA Program. He has led >100 studies, authored >300 works, and mentored >60 trainees. He received the Hastings Cunniff-Dixon Award and was named an AAHPM Inspirational Leader. READ MORE

Shellie Nicole Williams, MD

   Shellie Nicole Williams, MD, FAAHPM, is an associate professor of medicine at the University of Chicago, where she practices both Geriatric and Palliative medicine. Dr. Williams’ clinical focus is improving care of older adults living with dementia in under-resourced communities. She is a dedicated educator, clinician, advocate, and community-based researcher, focusing her work on addressing disparities in dementia education and care access for patients of color. READ MORE

Rodney O. Tucker, MD, MMM, FAAHPM

Dr. Rodney O. Tucker is Director of the UAB Center for Palliative and Supportive Care and the Ritchie Endowed Chair in Palliative Care. Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice and Palliative Medicine, he leads efforts to improve care for older adults and LGBTQ+ communities. A former Chief Experience Officer for UAB Medicine, he also serves as Faculty Chair of the LGBTQ Faculty Association. He is a past president of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine and maintains a private practice at Magic City Wellness Center. READ MORE