Mei Kameda

Mei Kameda is a palliative care social worker serving patients and loved ones across inpatient and outpatient settings. Mei finds deep meaning in understanding how each individual defines an acceptable quality of life and supporting them in aligning their care with those values. Mei’s professional interest include normalizing experiences of grief, exploring health care bioethics, and the use of language in health care settings to promote patient-centered and inclusive delivery of care. Mei is deeply committed to the growth and recognition of palliative care social work as a vital specialty that drives meaningful improvements in patient quality outcomes. Mei currently serves on the Board of Directors for the national organization, Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN) and co-chairs its Education Committee. Outside of work, Mei enjoys exercising, baking, and spending time with her rescue dogs.