QWYNN GALLOWAY-SALAZAR, PhD, MA
Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar is the Founder of In Their Honor. As an Army Veteran, Spouse to a Combat Veteran, End-of-Life Doula, and Educator, she has proudly devoted more than two decades of her career to enhancing the quality of life for military and Veteran communities. She founded In Their Honor to collaborate with communities, states, academia, and organizations to ensure Veterans and their loved ones receive the care and support they deserve through the end of life.
As the Senior Vice President for Engagement and Transformation, she provides expert guidance and strategic direction for several projects. In her role, she supports the team in shaping compassionate and inspiring content centered around military and Veteran communities. In this capacity, Qwynn uses her creativity to influence the design thinking approach, ensuring that the content produced is engaging, intentional, and targeted. She recently served as the Lead Advisor for the groundbreaking launch of the "Caring for Veterans Through the End-of-Life Collection." This transformative 3-part collection, infused with profound wisdom and empathy, stands at the forefront of Veteran-centric end-of-life education for Compassionate Communities, Caregivers/Loved Ones, and Healthcare Providers alike, offering invaluable guidance and support.
Qwynn is a dedicated contributor, lending her expertise to the Advisory Boards of influential organizations like the Veterans Studies Association and the United Kingdom's After Cloud. She also serves as a Community Mentor to Master and Doctoral Scholars advancing the field of Veteran Studies. In a testament to her commitment, the Georgia Department of Veterans Services honored her in 2022-2023 as the inaugural Woman Veteran of the Year, recognizing her outstanding dedication to service.
When the dust settles from a long day, you can catch Qwynn basking in the glow of her family and friends. And if you do not spot her there, she is probably at her art desk, conjuring creativity, or out in the community, sprinkling kindness like confetti!