Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar on End of Life for Veterans
Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar (Doc Q) is the Founder and CEO of In Their Honor, where storytelling, service, and soul intersect to uplift the lives of military-connected communities. As an Army Veteran, the spouse of a Combat Veteran, an End-of-Life Doula Educator, and a passionate community builder, she has spent more than two decades championing dignity, equity, and belonging for those who serve and those who stand beside them.
With a deep belief that no one should face the end of life alone or unseen, Doc Q founded In Their Honor to bridge systems with compassion while collaborating across communities, state agencies, academic institutions, and care organizations to ensure that aging and terminally ill Veterans receive the care, reverence, and remembrance they deserve.
As the Senior Vice President of Engagement and Transformation at PsychArmor, she leads national efforts to strengthen military cultural competency across systems. She served as the lead advisor and creative force behind the "Caring for Veterans Through the End-of-Life"; collection, comprising three practical training tracks designed for Compassionate Communities, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
As a storyteller, she co-produced Grief Dialogues: Memorial Day, a theatrical tribute to military grief, loss, and legacy. At End Well 2024, she took the stage to perform her original monologue, "Support for Veterans at End of Life",moving audiences to a call for collective care.
In 2024, Doc Q was appointed to the End-of-Life Doula Council of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, now known as the National Alliance for Care at Home, and became a founding member of the U.S. Compassionate Communities Think Tank. Through these national platforms, she continues to champion a cultural shift in how we care for one another, particularly at the end of life. Her commitment to legacy-building also extends to mentoring doctoral students, nurturing the next generation of change makers dedicated to the well-being of military-connected communities.
She was named one of USA TODAY's 2024 Women of the Year, recognized for her leadership in transforming how our nation supports Veterans through aging, illness, and end-of-life care.
The Georgia Department of Veterans Services also honored her trailblazing work, naming her the inaugural Woman Veteran of the Year for 2022–2023. More than anything, Qwynn is movement-maker, reminding us that care is not just a service but a sacred act of community.
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