Join Us for the OHPCA Annual Conference

David Kessler

• The Death Shapes The Grief

David Kessler is one of the world’s foremost experts on grief and end-of-life care. For decades, he has worked alongside thousands of dying patients and their families, helping bring greater compassion, dignity, and understanding to the experience of death and loss.

Jessica Garvin

• Long-Term Care & Hospice: A Collaborative Model

Jessica Garvin is a dynamic business owner, healthcare executive, and former Oklahoma State Senator. As the Chief Operating Officer of Refuge Care Home Health and Hospice and a licensed administrator, she is an internationally recognized leader in senior care. Jessica made history as the first Hispanic female elected to the Oklahoma Legislature, championing major reforms in healthcare, child welfare, and domestic violence. A dedicated community volunteer and mother of four, she remains a powerful advocate for long-term care and public service.

Jerry Fenter

• Toxic Empathy — When Compassion Goes too Far
• If You Have a Brain You Have a Bias: Building Diversity Compliance in Hospice Care

Jerry Fenter is the System Director of Spiritual Counselors for Harbor Healthcare System and co-founder of The Heart of Hospice podcast. With over 15 years of hospice experience, he leads a team of 70+ spiritual care providers and represents his field on the Texas Palliative Care Advisory Council. A frequent national speaker, Jerry is dedicated to exploring the spiritual, emotional, and sacred dimensions of end-of-life care for both professionals and personal caregivers.

Raianne Melton

• Innovating with AI while Preserving Compassion
• From Polypharmacy to Precision: Safer, Smarter, Hospice Medication Management

Raianne Melton is the Director of Clinical Services of Professional Services for Axxess, the fastest-growing home healthcare technology company. With 20 years of hospice experience, she serves as a palliative care content expert, creating specialized training and certification courses. A Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Nurse (CHPN), Raianne has a proven track record of redefining delivery models and building strategic education to improve patient outcomes across the healthcare industry.

Jeanne Lee

• Bringing Up Hospice and Reframing Hope
• Nuances of the Goals of Care Conversation: Elevating Your Palliative Care Game

Jeanne Lee is a practicing palliative care physician and author of the Amazon bestseller Own Your Care. With over a decade of experience guiding families through high-stakes medical decisions, she is a dual board-certified internal and palliative medicine expert. Through her blog and clinician lectures, Dr. Lee is dedicated to optimizing patient-centered communication on complex health topics, all while enjoying a vibrant family life with her husband and four children.

Helen Bauer RN, BSN, CHPN

• Being Human in a Hospice World
• 10 Things End of Life Caregivers Need Us to Know

Helen Bauer is a compassionate nurse and end-of-life advocate with over 15 years of experience. As the voice behind The Heart of Hospice podcast and founder of Hospice Navigation Services, she provides trusted, unbiased guidance to help families and caregivers navigate serious illness with dignity and support.