Community Leaders Elected to Board of Mission Hospice & Home Care
Leaders from across the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay strengthen mission-driven nonprofit hospice
May 31, 2022 – Mission Hospice & Home Care, one of the region’s first nonprofit hospices, welcomes four new board members to its leadership team. Led by Chair Sally Bergman, the Mission Hospice board includes experts in healthcare strategy and management, oncology, internal medicine, pharmaceuticals, aging, finance, law, and fundraising.
Mission Hospice was founded by local residents in 1979, and is the only remaining independent, nonprofit hospice in the Peninsula and South Bay. Its board, staff, and volunteers all live locally, and the organization works closely with neighboring hospitals and community agencies.
“Thanks to our dedicated board, volunteers, and donors, Mission Hospice has provided compassionate end-of-life care for more than 40 years,” said Dolores Miller, RN, CEO of Mission Hospice. “While most hospice providers today are focused on profits, we remain guided by what the patient and family need. These new board members are committed to preserving the exceptional care that our community deserves.”
Mukund Acharya, Sunnyvale
Mukund Acharya is a social entrepreneur and advocate for healthy aging. He co-founded Sukham and founded Sandhya’s Touch, two organizations focused on quality of life for patients and families facing serious illness. Mukund is a volunteer at Stanford Hospital and School of Medicine, columnist for India Currents, and a board member of the Hindu Community Institute.
Stacy Blanchard, Redwood City
Stacy Blanchard is the Senior Managing Director, US West Strategy and Consulting Lead, for Accenture. She brings more than 20 years of experience in leadership, culture, and large-scale transformation.
Dr. Michelle Pezzani, Saratoga
Dr. Michelle Pezzani is a Medical Director at El Camino Hospital. She has more than 20 years of experience in hospital-based internal medicine and critical care, and more than a decade of experience launching and growing hospital services and programs. She also serves on the board of Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence.
Dr. Beatty Ramsay, Hillsborough
Dr. Beatty Ramsay specializes in internal medicine, geriatric care, endocrinology, and diabetes. Over the course of his career, he has managed medical practices, as well as supervised and trained medical personnel.
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About Mission Hospice & Home Care
Founded in 1979, Mission Hospice & Home Care is an independent nonprofit serving the San Mateo and Santa Clara County area with professional and compassionate end-of-life care and education. The organization has helped more than 17,000 patients and families live life to the fullest, offering comfort throughout the journey from a life-threatening diagnosis through death and bereavement. Generous support from the community helps Mission Hospice care for patients regardless of their medical coverage or ability to pay. More information is available at www.missionhospice.org