Michelle Thornhill (she/her)

Michelle W. Thornhill is an End-of-Life Doula and the Founder and CEO of Legacy & Hope, LLC, a boutique company that helps individuals & organizations with grief, loss, bereavement, and end-of-life care.  Michelle is Vice President of the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA), where she has served as a member of the Board of Directors and chairperson for the Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion committee since 2020.  Michelle is an Instructor for the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program and a graduate of Eastern University.  As an Advanced Certified Grief Specialist, Michelle uses a systems-based approach and action programs to lead one-on-one and group sessions, retreats, seminars, and workshops for individuals, organizations, and companies.  She also instructs two educational programs for adults; Pet Loss and Helping Children with Loss.  Michelle is a sought-after speaker, consultant, and trusted professional called on to assist communities in crisis.  Michelle takes pride in her commitment as a member of the Advisory Board for Girls Leading Africa and as a member of the Advisory Council for Greater Hope Medical Center.   She is also proud of her dedication to former roles such as Managing Director of historic cemeteries, Philadelphia Chapter President for the International Association of Women, and Family Readiness Program Instructor for the U.S. Army.   Michelle firmly believes that individuals can reach a level of satisfaction when given specific tools to maneuver their way through three transitions;  moving beyond the pain that comes with grief and loss, living their best life, and preparing for the inevitable.