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The Greater Trail Hospice Society
Meet Our Staff
Jen Savage - Hospice Care Coordinator
Having moved to Trail in 2004 with my husband, 2 littles and another on the way, I was
struck by the sense of community this city offers. Being able to raise our kids in a beautiful,
caring environment has been an amazing experience.
As the kids got older I knew it was my time to find a way to give back to the community and
I have through Trail Hospice.
I receive such satisfaction in matching clients to a Friendly Visitor volunteer, knowing this
makes their week a little brighter, and finding bedside volunteers for the acute clients
knowing they have somebody there to hold their hand and talk to them.
Knowing we provide peace and comfort makes this job a joy.
Jen Savage
Hospice Care Coordinator
Greater Trail Hospice Society
250-364-6204
Ali Fillmore - Nav-Care Coordinator
Hi, I'm Ali. I was born and raised in Trail and after living on the west coast since the early 90s,
I have finally returned to the lush greenery of this area that we love so dearly. While living in
Victoria I completed a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.
For approximately 25 years, I have been volunteering with various organizations such as BC
Schizophrenia Society, Big Brothers and Sisters, Vinyasa Yoga for Youth, the End of Life
Doula Association of Canada, Vancouver Hospice Society, and as of late, the Greater Trail
Hospice Society.
For the last 25 years I have also been advancing my skills in designing and delivering
leadership and personal development programs, coaching executives and teams, teaching
meditation and mindfulness, and providing heart-led support to people in their last stage of
life.
If you are out and about you are likely to find me frequenting Zee Crepes on weekends!
Nav-Care contact: 250-368-7347 or trail.navcare@gmail.com
Suzann Self - Care Giver Coordinator
Hello, I’m Suzann Self. My husband and I moved to Trail in the spring of 2021 for his
employment. Since then we have thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of the West Kootenays and
getting to know the amazing people who call this place home.
Being new to Trail, it was absolutely a privilege to take Hospice training and volunteer as a
friendly visitor. I have greatly enjoyed working with my clients in the various care homes in
Trail. Sometimes we play cards, read stories, and talk about their families and memories. I
have developed close friendships within Hospice and being able to volunteer in the
community with Hospice has helped make the West Kootenays feel like home. I am really
looking forward to working with the GTHS and meeting so many new people in this beautiful
place we call home.
We have two children, a son in Law School in North Carolina and a daughter at U of A
working on her Master’s degree in Animal Cognition. We also have a lovable mutt named
Piper and two cats (all inherited from our animal loving daughter!)
Prior to moving to the West Kootenays I was an elementary school teacher for 15 years. I
loved teaching, but I am looking forward to a new chapter and challenge in my life as the
GTHS Caregiver Support Coordinator.
In my free time I love to hike, bike, canoe, paddle board, birding (essentially anything to do with nature) spend time with my husband,
read and cook.
Care Giver contact: 1-888-212-2337 ext. 4 or trail@wkbcaregiver.org
Rebecca Potter - Office Support and Social Media Manager
Hi, I'm Rebecca Potter. I immigrated to Canada from Ocean County, New Jersey in 2020 after
marrying my partner the previous year. Since coming to Canada, I have been blessed with a
growing support network of family and friends that I've found are some of the most gracious
and caring people I have ever met. I worked in childcare for twenty years prior to working for
hospice and have always wanted to be in a career where I can help care for others as I find it
very emotionally rewarding. I feel fortunate to have found a place for myself in Hospice
where I can make use of my arts education and computer skills. You may have seen my work
if you're following Hospice on social media. I've met many of the volunteers in the last few
months at the Christmas party, meetings and seminars; I've learned so much from them, as
well as the Board and my fellow staff members. They've helped me understand and cope
with the grief and hopelessness I've felt in recent months after my step-father's cancer
diagnosis. In my off-time I unwind with video games, books, occasional creative writing and
watching series like "Murder, She Wrote" & "Miss Fisher's Mysteries".