John Eric Rolfstad, JD, MBA, MSW has 25 years of experience advocating for quality end-of-life care, including 15 years as a hospice social worker as well as experience as an oncology social worker, HIV/AIDS case manager and hospital chaplain. Most recently he served as Executive Director of People’s Memorial Association—an organization that partners with End of Life Washington to promote advance planning for end-of-life.
He has served on the boards of several local and national nonprofit organizations that advocate for both equality and end-of-life issues. In addition, John Eric was a signature gatherer for I-1000, the Death with Dignity campaign that was approved overwhelmingly by voters in 2008.
John Eric’s education includes a Master of Social Work from the University of Washington, a Master of Business Administration from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Glendale, AZ and a Juris Doctor from the University of North Dakota. He is thrilled be able to share his education and experience to further the work of End of Life Washington.