Dr. Samantha Winemaker is an associate clinical professor at McMaster University in the Department of Family Medicine, Division of Palliative Care, and has held multiple leadership roles including McMaster Postgraduate Curriculum Lead, Hospice Medical Director, Regional Palliative Clinical Lead and Medical Lead Palliative Care Outreach Team. She is the co-creator of the social movement called The Waiting Room Revolution, the co-host of the Waiting Room Revolution podcast, co-author of Hope For The Best Plan For The Rest: 7 Keys for Navigating a Life-Changing Diagnosis.