Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Global Ambassador – Micheline Etkin
Micheline Etkin
Micheline is a passionate volunteer and a truly unique professional. She delivers the highest quality performance in everything she does. She has a tenacious work ethic that, when combined with her creativity, results in outstanding success.
Through her world travels and Lebanese-Brazilian heritage, she has developed a unique perspective that spans across cultures. With her talent and creative spirit, she brings ideas to life; her imagination knows no bounds.
As a model at Agency Arizona, Micheline has worked on countless fashion shows and international campaigns. She exudes glamour, confidence, and sophistication, and has used her success in modeling to become a mentor and role model to up-and-coming models.
Micheline has also used her influence to help her community. She works passionately and tirelessly to help those in need and devotes her time and heart to helping children. She is currently a founding council member of Casa Brazil and an honorary member of PANDA, all charities benefiting children. Ms. Etkin has been appointed as the new global ambassador of the International Children’s Palliative Care Network (ICPCN).
Micheline is the Global Ambassador of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation (EKRF)and is the recipient of the “Wings of Grace” award. She collaborates closely with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross (EKR) Brasil to develop new projects.
She has worked on many successful charity events, from concept to delivery. Micheline is in demand and sought after for her style and expertise in event planning, interior design, fashion, and food. She also delivers one of the most talked-about items at these events – her delicious sweets table. (Sweets Table by Micheline)
She speaks English, Portuguese, French, and Arabic.
For more information: www.michelineetkin.com
Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Global Ambassador – Dianne Gray
Dianne Gray
Dianne Gray has a diverse background in healthcare innovation, communications, patient advocacy, and technology. She’s the CEO of Hospice and Healthcare Communications, hhccommunications.com, and is a former president and 14-year board member of the Elisabeth Kübler-Ross Foundation.
Dianne is now a palliative care and grief educator, patient advocate, and ambassador for the organization. She’s contributed to over 100 publications, films, research, and podcasts, and is a 30-year end-of-life doula, palliative and hospice patient navigator, and certified grief educator. Through Harvard University, she completed Global Trauma and Resiliency certification and coursework in AI in Healthcare.
Her commitment to helping families receive palliative care was born from the suffering, compassionate care, and life lessons experienced throughout her son’s 14-year journey with neuromuscular disease. Life is currently a balance of family, pets, volunteerism, and advocating for seriously ill and grieving people worldwide.