Soulistic Hospice is more than just a career. It’s a calling.

Ala'Di Goodman, RN

Executive Director
Director of Clinical Services
Interfaith Minister
Human-Rights Advocate

Ala'Di was born and raised in Christchurch, New Zealand and received her diploma as a comprehensive registered nurse in 1993. Her nursing experience encompasses a variety of healthcare fields including psychiatric, post-partum, geriatric, orthopedic, rehabilitation, home health, and hospice care. Ala'Di is an educator in her field of expertise to both public and professional audiences. She is intuitive and sensitive to both patients and their loved ones and has dedicated her life to serving humanity. Ala'Di is also a musician and artist and has a love of animals.

TUCSON, AZ, November 17, 2022 – Ala’Di Goodman has been inducted into Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Ms. Goodman is a Registered Nurse and the Executive Director of Soulistic Hospice, a nonprofit institution for which she has worked since 2008. She considers her position a calling – more than just a job – and through it, she provides the highest quality end-of-life care. Ms. Goodman has enjoyed a long tenure with Soulistic Hospice, which has offices in both Tucson and Tubac, Arizona and serves two counties, including as the director of admissions, the director of clinical services, and the director of community outreach. 
A native of New Zealand who immigrated to the United States in 1994, Ms. Goodman received a comprehensive registered nurse diploma at Christchurch Polytechnic Institute of Technology in 1993, a premier institution for nurse training. She also gained valuable experience across various health care disciplines, including psychiatry, women’s health, rehabilitation, and geriatric care, all of which contribute to her holistic approach to serving patients. 
Working with the nonprofit Soulistic Hospice is energizing and motivating for Ms. Goodman; she proudly collaborates with colleagues to deliver superior patient care. Ms. Goodman credits her success to the guidance and support of superb mentors and her commitment to pursuing personal and spiritual growth and service to humanity. Through hospice care and beyond, she is eager to continue tending to patients’ health care and supporting individuals with their broader emotional and psychospiritual needs, and to helping build a sustainable future of unity and global peace. 

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Dr. Nelson Sandoval, MD

Medical Director

Director médico

Dr. Nelson Sandoval, MD graduated from Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina and specializes in internal medicine. He has been serving the Tucson community since completing a residency with the Tucson Hospital Medical Education Program. Dr. Sandoval joined the Soulistic team in 2018 and is fluent in Spanish.

Dr. Nelson Sandoval, MD se graduó de la Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Facultad De Medicina y se especializa en medicina interna. Ha estado sirviendo a la comunidad de Tucson desde que completó una residencia en el Programa de Educación Médica del Hospital de Tucson. El Dr. Sandoval se unió al equipo de Soulistic en 2018 y habla español con fluidez.

Beyana Grace, RN

Clinical Coordinator
Clinical Educator
Interfaith Minister
Human-Rights Advocate

Beyana graduated with a BSRN from Arizona State University, Tempe in 1980. She has worked in women's health and geriatrics, and did graduate studies in Somatic Psychology/Dance Movement Therapy at Naropa University in Boulder, Colorado. She brings warmth and comfort to those she cares for. Beyana is also a HeartMath instructor and is dedicated to serving others with the utmost respect and compassion. In her life beyond nursing, Beyana enjoys creative dance movement, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

Cristina Martinez, RN

Compliance Nurse

Coordinadora Clínica

Cristina was born and raised in Tucson. She finds nursing to be a deep spiritual calling, and a part of the reason she is on this earth. Providing care for vulnerable populations is something she holds dear to her heart. Caring for others is very humbling and she loves this work tremendously. In her free time she loves to be with her family, participate in her church's events, cycle, paint, read, do arts and crafts, and loves HIIT exercise too. She is a proud mother of three beautiful boys and wife to an amazing man. She feels very blessed and driven to be part of a team, where your care is the focal point and our utmost priority. 

Cristina nació y se crió en Tucson. Ella encuentra que la enfermería es un llamado espiritual profundo, y parte de la razón por la que está en esta tierra. Brindar atención a poblaciones vulnerables es algo que ella aprecia en su corazón. Cuidar de los demás es un acto de humildad y le encanta este trabajo enormemente. En su tiempo libre le encanta estar con su familia, participar en los eventos de su iglesia, montar en bicicleta, pintar, leer, hacer manualidades y también le encanta el ejercicio HIIT. Ella es una orgullosa madre de tres hermosos niños y esposa de un hombre increíble. Ella se siente muy bendecida y motivada por ser parte de un equipo, donde su cuidado es el punto focal y nuestra máxima prioridad.

Julie McKee, LPN

Manager of CNA Services
Community Care Coordinator 

Julie is from St. Louis, Missouri and has lived in Texas, South Carolina, New Mexico and Wyoming. She has worked as an LPN in hospital Rehab and Psychiatry, then in Geriatrics, in Admissions and Marketing. Julie serves as a Community Care Coordinator, ensuring that our patients are happy and have what they need. She is also the CNA supervisor and scheduler. Things that lie close to her heart are family, music, exercise, reading, and spiritual growth. Working in the hospice field is where her heart is, as a nurse.

Sandy Lopez

Payroll & Billing
Administrative Assistant

Recursos humanos

Sandy was born and raised in sunny Nogales, Arizona. She was a Certified Nursing Assistant from 2008-2013. Sandy currently wears many hats for Soulistic, including Human Resources, as well as Accounting and Billing. She really loves her job and spending time with her family, travelling, and watching movies. Her four children enjoy dancing, karaoke, as well as taking family photos. Sandy is a big fan of baseball and the Diamondbacks. Her focus is on getting her children through school and on to college.

Sandy nació y se crió en la soleada Nogales, Arizona. Fue asistente de enfermería certificada de 2008 a 2013. Sandy actualmente tiene muchos roles para Soulistic, incluidos los recursos humanos, así como la contabilidad y la facturación. Realmente ama su trabajo y pasar tiempo con su familia, viajar y ve películas. A sus cuatro hijos les gusta bailar, karaoke y tomar fotos familiares. Sandy es un gran fanático del béisbol y los Diamondbacks. Su objetivo es que sus hijos vayan a la escuela y la universidad.