Dave Carper, MDiv, BCC

David J. Carper is a dedicated healthcare professional with a strong background in spiritual care, counseling, and leadership. He holds a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) from Asbury Theological Seminary and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Ohio University. David is a Board-Certified Chaplain (BCC) through the Board of Certified Chaplaincy Inc., and is both ordained and endorsed by the Christian and Missionary Alliance.

Since 2007, David has been with Bluegrass Care Navigators, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care. In his current role as Counseling Resource Officer, David has spearheaded several key initiatives, including the creation of a Code Lavender Team, which provides compassionate debriefing to staff following traumatic workplace events. His advocacy efforts also extend beyond the organization, as he has served as a My Hospice Ambassador for the Commonwealth of Kentucky, where he champions hospice and palliative care policies at both state and federal levels. He was also selected for an Innovation Team, which developed creative solutions for patient care, earning the Hospice Innovation Award in 2022 for leading grief support initiatives for individuals displaced by the Kentucky floods.