Susannah Gal

Compass Pod Co-Leader

About Me:

I have a PhD in Biochemistry and served as a biology faculty and university administrator for 31 years before retiring in May 2026. I am a breast cancer survivor (from 2009). I have trained as a life coach with the Co-active training institute.

What I want the Guild community to know about me: 

I have served as a hospice volunteer in the Boston area and now in Brooklyn, NY. I am building my insights as an EOL coach so that I can better serve those in my community. The Death Doula training is the career trajectory for my next professional chapter. I'm looking for a mentor and possibly someone to apprentice with in the Brooklyn area.

I have connected with death doulas in my new location though I was so supported by the Doula Guild group that I want to stay engaged with them. I am excited to co-lead the Compass Pod as it bring together Guild subscribers from around the state, and beyond. I intend to explore topics including comparing different training programs, discussing ways to engage our communities, and sharing resources to build our practices.