Vedna Lacombe-Heywood

Vedna has been involved in various forms of community service, advocacy, and social activism. Her exposure to mission trips and her family’s influence helped shape her commitment to making a positive impact. 

Her background as a Surgical Trauma ICU nurse and her work in implementing a trauma program for students after the Parkland shooting demonstrate her commitment to making a difference in people’s lives. 

After the loss of two children during late pregnancy, she became certified in Thanatology. Her focus on supporting those who have experienced trauma and loss shows her compassion and dedication to helping others during difficult times. She was a bereavement specialist for BMC Child Loss Center, often going into people’s homes after the loss of their children and she co-leads a Perinatal & Infant loss group at Hope Floats. She credits this work to assisting in her healing. She is currently pursuing her MSN degree in the Simmons Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program. 

Vedna enjoys being civically engaged and her involvement in the League of Women Voters in D.C. as a national board Director and Trustee showcases her dedication to promoting democracy and civic engagement. In this role, she serves as the Advocacy and Litigation Co-chair and U.N. Observer Liaison, amplifying the voices of women and the underserved in the political process. 

In addition to her work with the League of Women Voters,  She is also an elected school board member in Plymouth, chairs the Engagement Committee at Beth Israel Lahey Hospital in Plymouth, and sits on the Community Advisory Benefits Committee and the Advisory Board. 

Her leadership and community service have been recognized with multiple state and local awards, reflecting her dedication to improving various aspects of society.