Cynthia Searfoss

Professor Searfoss is a graduate of the Indiana University and earned a Masters in Creative Writing from Notre Dame in 1995. She currently serves as the Director of Marketing, Communications & Education for the Hospice Foundation, located in Mishawaka, IN, after working in different administrative capacities for the Hospice Foundation since 2011. Ms. Searfoss also serves as instructor for online courses for Purdue University, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and previously taught for Southwestern Michigan College. Additionally, she lectures for Purdue Polytech South Bend.

Some of Professor Searfoss’s past leadership roles include Director of Advancement for The Stanley Clark School, Director Alumni Affairs and Campus Ceremonies, Indiana University South Bend and Education Director for the Humane Society of St. Joseph County.

Ms. Searfoss has been instrumental as Course Co-Designer in developing a unique course for the Hillebrand Center, Introduction to Hospice and Palliative Care. She is passionate about normalizing end-of-life conversations. Building effective community access to palliative and hospice care in the US and low-resource settings.