2025 Distinguished Alumnae Announcement
Little Flower Academy is excited to celebrate this year's Distinguished Alumnae Inductees: Romayne Gallagher '75 and Mellissa Fung '90! Romayne and Mellissa are being inducted for their exemplary work in their respective fields and for embodying a deep strength of character that Angels everywhere can aspire to.
Dr. Romayne Gallagher ’75
Dr. Romayne Gallagher '75 was a trained family physician, a clinical professor, and a consultant and pioneer in the field of palliative care. Her decorated career is a testament to her enormous strength of character, devoting her life to the service and care of others in the pursuit of medical advancement.
Dr. Romayne Gallagher '75 was a trained family physician, a clinical professor, and a consultant and pioneer in the field of palliative care. Her decorated career is a testament to her enormous strength of character, devoting her life to the service and care of others in the pursuit of medical advancement.
After graduating from LFA, Romayne received her MD from the University of British Columbia and her certification from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. Her clinical experience includes being a family physician for 12 years and a consultant in palliative care for over 17 years. Dr. Gallagher was the founding director of the Division of Palliative Care at the University of British Columbia from 1997 to 2003. She helped establish undergraduate, postgraduate and interprofessional teaching in palliative care at the University. Dr. Gallagher also established a public forum on death and dying, the first of its kind. It ran for over 5 years and has been replicated by others in North America and Europe.
Dr. Gallagher served as the Head, Division of Residential Care, of the Department of Family and Community Medicine at Providence Health Care. She was also the Physician Program Director for the Palliative Care and Residential Care Programs at Providence Health Care, and a Clinical Professor in the Division of Palliative Care at UBC. She has published a number of research articles and authored chapters in palliative care and pain management publications.
Romayne’s tireless efforts to make advancements in her field, her commitment to advocacy, and her astounding record of excellence are beyond worthy of distinction.
Mellissa Fung '90
Mellissa Fung '90
Mellissa Fung ’90 is an acclaimed author, filmmaker and CBC war correspondent. In 2024, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada for her advocacy for women and girls in war-torn countries.
Mellissa completed her Bachelor of Arts degree at UBC in 1994, and her master’s degree at the Columbia School of Journalism in 1995. She has served as a national reporter for CBC Television since 2003. In her time as a national correspondent Mellissa has reported on many high-profile stories including the Robert Pickton trial, the 2003 SARS outbreak, and the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. Mellissa became a household name in Canada after she was released from being kidnapped while on assignment in Afghanistan for CBC’s “The National” in 2008. Her book “Under An Afghan Sky” details her experiences, and her 2021 documentary “Captive” recounts her own story and those of Nigerian women abducted by Boko Haram.
Mellissa’s illustrious career has helped Canadians better understand the world around them. Her strength as a journalist is her incredible ability to connect with the people around her, and her passion for her work is endless. Mellissa has distinguished herself not just through accolades and achievements, but through her resilient spirit, her incredible dedication to her work, and the immense humanity she has displayed in the face of it all.
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