About Us

Meet the Team Behind the International End-of-Life Care Association

Amy-Lynne Mahon - Director and Educator at IEOLCA

Amy-Lynne Mahon

Director & Educator, IEOLCA

Amy-Lynne Mahon is a compassionate educator and deathcare advocate with over 30 years of experience in healthcare, hospice, and community support. As Director and Educator at IEOLCA, she brings wisdom, heart, and a grounded presence to those beginning their own journeys in end-of-life care.

An INELDA-trained End-of-Life Doula and Certified Health Care Aide, Amy-Lynne has supported hundreds of individuals and families during life’s final moments. She facilitates volunteer training, hospice tours, memorial services, and holds a strong presence through the sacred work of closure and remembrance. Her decades in healthcare span both clinical and administrative roles, offering learners both practical insight and soulful guidance.

Amy-Lynne’s teaching is rooted in empowerment and authenticity. She helps others uncover their own path in this work—drawing from their unique strengths, lived experience, and values. Through her leadership, IEOLCA continues to grow as a welcoming, learner-centered space where aspiring doulas find both tools and confidence to begin this meaningful work.

Perry Metheral - Co-Director and Curriculum Strategist at IEOLCA

Perry Metheral

Co-Director & Curriculum Strategist, IEOLCA

Perry Metheral is a seasoned Spiritual Health Practitioner with over 15 years of experience guiding individuals and families through life’s most vulnerable transitions. At IEOLCA, he co-leads with insight and integrity—bringing deep spiritual and emotional intelligence to the heart of our curriculum.

With a background in acute care, mental health, palliative care, and hospice, Perry holds advanced training in Clinical Pastoral Education and graduate-level studies in Leadership. He emphasizes trauma-informed presence, values-based care, and the integration of spirituality into healthcare systems.

Perry’s approach is both academic and deeply human. He teaches from a place of reflection, community-building, and care for the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. His work includes spiritual assessment, grief support, and mentoring new practitioners. His leadership continues to shape IEOLCA’s commitment to inclusive, heart-centered education in deathcare.