Kenneth J. Doka, PhD, is a preeminent authority in thanatology and Professor Emeritus at The College of New Rochelle. As the Senior Vice President for Grief Programs at the Hospice Foundation of America, he is renowned for coining the concept of “disenfranchised grief,” which identifies losses unacknowledged by society. A prolific author and past president of the Association for Death Education and Counseling, Doka’s extensive research and clinical leadership have shaped modern grief theory and practice.
