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Our Board
Board Executive
Glen Burkholder
HHA Co-Founder, Board Chair
Glen is a co-founder of Home Hospice Association and has been a funeral director since 1986. Originally from the Niagara Region, he moved to Toronto in 2012. He is a member of the Niagara District Funeral Service Association and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Toronto District Funeral Directors Inc. and the Ontario Funeral Service Association. In February 2023, Glen joined the team of McKersie & Early Funeral Home in Milton, Ontario.
Glen is especially passionate about HHA’s continued education and training mission, and is deeply involved in the development and facilitation of the Death Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doula certificate programs.
A proud father of two, Glen is committed to family and community. He has volunteered with Daval Hospice, Stamford Lions Club, Big Brothers Association of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Historical Museum Cemetery Tours, Niagara Falls Block Parent Association and the Knights of Columbus. Glen also enjoys getting his hands dirty with home repairs and renovations, and some of his favorite things to do include photography, the outdoors and enjoying a country drive on his motorcycle.
Glen is a co-founder of Home Hospice Association and has been a funeral director since 1986. Originally from the Niagara Region, he moved to Toronto in 2012. He is a member of the Niagara District Funeral Service Association and currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Toronto District Funeral Directors Inc. and the Ontario Funeral Service Association. In February 2023, Glen joined the team of McKersie & Early Funeral Home in Milton, Ontario.
Glen is especially passionate about HHA’s continued education and training mission, and is deeply involved in the development and facilitation of the Death Doula and Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doula certificate programs.
A proud father of two, Glen is committed to family and community. He has volunteered with Daval Hospice, Stamford Lions Club, Big Brothers Association of Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls Historical Museum Cemetery Tours, Niagara Falls Block Parent Association and the Knights of Columbus. Glen also enjoys getting his hands dirty with home repairs and renovations, and some of his favorite things to do include photography, the outdoors and enjoying a country drive on his motorcycle.
Pam Keetch
Board Secretary
Pam is an advocate for animal welfare and has volunteered extensively with dog rescue services. In the fall of 2017, she was inspired by the work of the Bello Project in providing unique home-based hospice and support services for pet owners, and joined Home Hospice Association. In addition to sitting on HHA’s Board of Directors, Pam is now the Program Manager for The Bello Project, the Chapter Champion for the Eastern Ontario Region and a member of the Team Engagement working group.
Pam is an advocate for animal welfare and has volunteered extensively with dog rescue services. In the fall of 2017, she was inspired by the work of the Bello Project in providing unique home-based hospice and support services for pet owners, and joined Home Hospice Association. In addition to sitting on HHA’s Board of Directors, Pam is now the Program Manager for The Bello Project, the Chapter Champion for the Eastern Ontario Region and a member of the Team Engagement working group.
Jeanne O'Kell
HHA Co-founder
Bio coming soon!
Bio coming soon!
Charles Parchem
Treasurer
Charles joins the Board of Directors of Home Hospice Association (HHA) with a deep commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. He is currently working as a Funeral Director Intern in the heart of Toronto. Charles has extensive lived and work experience in the 2SLGBTQ community and has been a strong advocate for equality and equity for his community which includes those that have been impacted by trauma from HIV/AIDS and currently the overdose epidemic. He brings Non Profit board experience and specific training to assist a diverse population. Charles is passionate about ensuring access to holistic support for individuals and families facing death. having witnessed the impact of compassionate care firsthand, Charles is dedicated to advancing HHA's mission. Charles is eager to contribute to HHA's efforts in expanding access to Death Doula support, innovative programs, and community partnerships.
Charles joins the Board of Directors of Home Hospice Association (HHA) with a deep commitment to compassionate end-of-life care. He is currently working as a Funeral Director Intern in the heart of Toronto. Charles has extensive lived and work experience in the 2SLGBTQ community and has been a strong advocate for equality and equity for his community which includes those that have been impacted by trauma from HIV/AIDS and currently the overdose epidemic. He brings Non Profit board experience and specific training to assist a diverse population. Charles is passionate about ensuring access to holistic support for individuals and families facing death. having witnessed the impact of compassionate care firsthand, Charles is dedicated to advancing HHA's mission. Charles is eager to contribute to HHA's efforts in expanding access to Death Doula support, innovative programs, and community partnerships.
Directors
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Eastern Ontario Chapter
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