Michelle W. Thornhill is a graduate of Eastern University 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 since 2020, while co-chairing the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion committee. Michelle is an Instructor for the University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine’s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate Program and also works as an end-of-life doula and an advanced certified grief specialist -using a systems-based approach and action programs to lead one-on-one and group sessions, retreats, seminars, and workshops for individuals, organizations and companies. Michelle is a Collaborator with the University of Alabama Embodiment, Communication, and Health Living Justice Project; a Certified Trauma Healing Facilitator, a hospice volunteer, a sought-after speaker, consultant, and a 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. When Michelle is not working she enjoys making jewelry, reading, learning American Sign Language and Latin dance.

I work globally online and accept in-person clients within the Philadelphia, New Jersey, and Delaware areas. Feel free to contact me for a complimentary 30-minute consultation.