We’re proud to celebrate Jamey Espina, Vice President of Development and Community Services, who took the stage as a featured speaker at TEDxSavannah this May to share a powerful message about the stories we leave behind.
In his talk, Jamey poses a thought-provoking question: What if the way we care for people at the end of life is one of the most powerful ways we shape the future right now?
Drawing on decades of experience in hospice care as well as personal stories, Jamey explores how the stories we document, share, and live can become some of the most enduring things we leave behind. His message reflects a belief that has shaped much of his career: our stories have the power to create connection, preserve meaning, and help us better understand one another.
That passion extends beyond his work with Hospice Savannah. Jamey is also co-founder of the Institute for Story Savannah, an initiative that celebrates personal narrative as a tool for healing, connection, and community-building. Earlier in his career, he worked as a psychotherapist with the Tampa AIDS Network, supporting individuals and families during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis.
Throughout those experiences runs a common thread: a deep belief in the dignity of every individual and the importance of listening to—and preserving—the stories that make each life unique.
We’re grateful to Jamey for representing Hospice Savannah and the Georgia Care Innovators family on the TEDxSavannah stage and for reminding us that the legacy we leave isn’t simply about what we accomplish. It is also found in the lives we touch, the stories we share, and what others carry forward because we were here.
Watch Jamey Espina’s full TEDxSavannah talk:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CZJiWXyeZE
