The Peaceful Presence Project 2026 Continuing Education Series Presents:

Voice, Presence, and Choice: A Community-Based Approach to Advocacy

Thursday, May 21, 2026 from 5:30-6:30 pm Pacific Time

Guest Presenter:‍ ‍Margo Lalich, MPH, BA, RN

About the Workshop:

This presentation explores advocacy at the end of life as both a practical skill and a human presence. It invites participants to consider how voice, agency, and connection shape their own and others' care experiences. Through reflection, shared experiences, and real-world examples, attendees will examine common barriers—both personal and systemic—and learn tangible strategies to navigate healthcare systems more effectively.

Grounded in a community-based perspective, the presentation expands advocacy beyond the clinical setting, emphasizing neighbor-to-neighbor support, relational presence, and the importance of being seen and heard. Participants will leave with practical tools, deeper awareness, and a renewed understanding that advocacy is not only about doing, but also about witnessing, listening, and being.

About the Guest Presenter Margo Lalich, MPH, BA, RN:

Margo is a nurse, EOL doula, daughter, and mother who has been honored and humbled to share end-of-life experiences with patients, community members, and families. 

Margo received her undergraduate and nursing degrees in Oregon and Washington, and a Master of Public Health from the OHSU School of Nursing. She has worked for 30 years in both the private and public health sectors as a clinical nurse, nurse consultant, and executive leader at the intersection of public health, nursing, and K-12 education. She believes that death and dying, and the health and well-being of a community are shared responsibilities—we do this by connecting systems and giving voice to what is too often unspoken.