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Barbara Coombs Lee
Barbara Coombs Lee
President | Compassion & Choices
United States
Barbara Coombs Lee
Summary
Barbara Coombs Lee is a distinguished healthcare advocate and author with over five decades of experience in the healthcare sector, including roles as a clinician, policymaker, and leader. She currently serves as the president of Compassion & Choices, the oldest and largest organization in the U.S. focused on empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care. Barbara is the author of the critically acclaimed book 'Finish Strong: Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End,' which provides valuable insights and guidance for individuals navigating end-of-life choices. Her work emphasizes the importance of aligning healthcare decisions with personal values and priorities. In addition to her advocacy, she has contributed to the field through her writing, including the book 'Compassion in Dying: Stories of Dignity and Choice.' Barbara's extensive experience and commitment to patient rights make her a prominent figure in the conversation surrounding end-of-life care.
Barbara Coombs Lee
Work Experience
President at
Compassion & Choices
June 1997 - Present
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Barbara Coombs Lee is a President at Compassion & Choices, a company specializing in General Medical & Surgical Hospitals.
Who is Barbara Coombs Lee?
Barbara Coombs Lee is a distinguished healthcare advocate and author with over five decades of experience in the healthcare sector, including roles as a clinician, policymaker, and leader. She currently serves as the president of Compassion & Choices, the oldest and largest organization in the U.S. focused on empowering individuals to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care. Barbara is the author of the critically acclaimed book 'Finish Strong: Putting Your Priorities First at Life’s End,' which provides valuable insights and guidance for individuals navigating end-of-life choices. Her work emphasizes the importance of aligning healthcare decisions with personal values and priorities. In addition to her advocacy, she has contributed to the field through her writing, including the book 'Compassion in Dying: Stories of Dignity and Choice.' Barbara's extensive experience and commitment to patient rights make her a prominent figure in the conversation surrounding end-of-life care.
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Colleagues
Founding Member
Advocacy & Outreach Managing Director
Chief Program Officer
Managing Director of Planned Giving & Strategic Advisor
Chief Advocacy Officer
Chief Financial Officer
Interim President and CEO / Chief Legal Advocacy Officer & General Counsel