Speaker/Consultant
Gary Gardia, Inc
794 Oakmont Ave. #106
Las Vegas
NVUSA
89109
Email:
ggardia@aol.com
Biographical Sketch: Over 25 years ago, Gary began his hospice career as a volunteer. Since then he has worked in many capacities leading a variety of teams and departments including volunteers, social workers, bereavement, and education.
Gary is a Certified Thanatologist (CT): Death, Dying and Bereavement through the Association for Death, Education and Counseling and holds Master degrees in Education and Social Work. Gary received the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s (NHPCO) “Heart of Hospice Award” for developing innovative programs to meet the needs of caregivers and the bereaved. Gary has also worked as a psychotherapist in private practice with a specialty in grief and loss, personal growth and development and substance abuse.
For 7 years, Gary served in leadership positions with NHPCO including the national section leader for Volunteers and Volunteer Managers as well as the section leader for Social Workers. He has been instrumental in the creation and evolution of NHPCO’s Manager Development Program; a comprehensive education series for managers working in end-of-life care. His most recent endeavor as co-creator and faculty is the 2-day intensive program Leadership in Everyday Life: Confronting the Ego and Managing the Mind developed to assist people in all areas of life to maximize their potential.
Gary is a frequent presenter and keynote speaker at state and national conferences providing workshops and retreats known to be both motivating and challenging. His commitment to focusing on skills development, coaching for noticeable and positive change and exceptional customer service have placed him among the most requested presenters in our field.