Liliana De Lima, MHA

Liliana is responsible for the overall functioning of Pallipedia as a resource of the International Association for Hospice and Palliative Care. In this role, she coordinates technical and operational aspects of the dictionary, including securing funding and resources needed to operate Pallipedia.

In addition to her role with Pallipedia, and as the IAHPC Executive Director, the goal of Liliana’s work is to implement the steps needed to achieve the organization’s mission. In this capacity, Liliana is responsible for implementing the IAHPC’s strategic plan by overseeing and supporting the officers and staff members in their tasks and roles, coordinating staff meetings, and reporting to the Board of Directors. 

Liliana joined the IAHPC in 1999. Under her leadership, the IAHPC has grown substantially and is now recognized as a leading global organization in the field. Liliana helped build and nurture strong relationships with UN multilateral organizations, and with other regional and national associations. She developed strong relationships with the Chair persons and board members, and successfully administered and secured financial resources to implement the previous and current Strategic Plans.

Liliana has a background in clinical psychology with a postgraduate degree in healthcare administration. She completed a fellowship in Pain and Policy Studies.