Kandyce Powell has been involved with end-of-life care for most of her professional career. Since 1992, she has been the Executive Director of the Maine Hospice Council where she provides educational, technical and advocacy assistance for agencies, organizations, institutions and individuals interested in improving the quality of life for the dying and bereaved. She has been instrumental in developing partnerships to address these issues and is a tireless advocate for the underserved. Nationally, Kandyce is a member of the NHPCO Council of States Steering Committee as well as its Access and Diversity Task Force. She also serves on the Alliance of State Pain Initiatives Advisory Board and Chairs the National Veteran’s Advisory Council. Kandyce is a frequent speaker on topics related to end-of-life care both in Maine and nationally.