About Us

Dr. Harvey Max Chochinov is known around the world for his research into the emotional and psychological needs of dying patients. His work exploring dignity in palliative care has been published in journals such as The Lancet, the Journal of the American Medical Association and the British Medical Journal.

Shelly Cory’s ability to overcome obstacles and achieve difficult goals has defined her 20-year career. Shelly approaches every project with an optimism and belief that anything is possible.

Katherine Cullihall has been a bedside nurse in emergency, intensive care, acute medical and palliative care units, as well as in cancer treatment clinics.   She counts it a privilege to have learned from colleagues, students and perhaps the best teachers – patients and family members.  “Listen to the patient” were the most important words she heard from a patient.

Cheryl is the Director of Operations with Canadian Virtual Hospice. Across her career, she has held leadership, strategic policy, program development, and education roles with post-secondary institutions, government, and paramedic services. She is an advocate for paramedic integration into healthcare and is currently supporting numerous paramedic services across Canada to embed palliative care approaches into paramedicine. 

Elder Betty McKenna touches others profoundly by generously sharing the traditional teachings she has learned from her grandmother and other elders. Anishnabae from the Shoal River Band in Manitoba, she reviews content for the Canadian Virtual Hospice website and provides guidance from an Aboriginal point of view.

Michaela McLean is a grief specialist providing end-of-life and grief education for individuals, families and people working in healthcare. She has a background in thanatology as well as contemplative end of life care and holds professional certification and membership with the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC).

René Morin has been involved with the Canadian Virtual Hospice since 2008. He serves as CVH’s representative in francophone areas and coordinates the translation and adaptation of Web content for French-speaking users.

Holly Prince is an Anishinaabekwe and a member of Opwaaganisiniing in Northwestern Ontario. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Ph.D. Candidate in Educational Studies at Lakehead University. She works as a Project Manager at the Centre for Education and Research on Aging & Health at Lakehead University, where she is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of palliative care education initiatives for Indigenous communities across Canada.