Hospice of Humboldt Selects Long-time Staff Member as Chief Executive Officer
Press release from Hospice of Humboldt:
Hospice of Humboldt announced today that its Board of Directors appointed Dianne Keating as the organization’s new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Keating previously served as Hospice of Humboldt’s Director of Finance and Business Services and has been interim CEO since December 2021.
The Board of Directors conducted a rigorous selection process in which both external and internal candidates were assessed for the role. This comprehensive hiring process has resulted in the selection of an internal candidate with a unique understanding of Hospice of Humboldt’s services and our community.
“Dianne is an experienced and capable leader with a deep knowledge of hospice and palliative care and a demonstrated passion for our mission. She embodies the qualities of compassion, innovation, inclusion and community-engagement that the Board was looking for in our next CEO,” said Jason Bar, Board President. “With a significant tenure at Hospice of Humboldt spanning over 21 years, Dianne is ideally positioned to lead our agency with skill and focus through the next stage of its development.”
Since joining the leadership team in 2001, she has played an influential role in the sustainability and mission-driven growth of Hospice of Humboldt, including the successful Capital Campaign to raise funds for the current Hospice of Humboldt administration building, chapel, and Ida Emmerson Hospice House. Ms. Keating has also played a significant role in the successful launch and implementation of Hospice of Humboldt’s new Home-Based Palliative Care program.
“The staff and volunteers at Hospice of Humboldt are my family. I’ve worked alongside them as a member of the Hospice team and I’ve been supported by them as they took care of my father through his end of life journey. I’m incredibly proud and honored that I have this opportunity to guide Hospice of Humboldt as we continue to support patients and families facing one of the most challenging times of their lives”, said Dianne Keating.
Hospice of Humboldt has been serving families locally for over 43 years, has a staff of over 100 employees and is privileged to work with over 90 volunteers. The person-centered care Hospice of Humboldt provides allows patients comfort and dignity and gives families support at a time when they need it most. For more information on Hospice of Humboldt services, visit www.hospiceofhumboldt.org or call (707) 445-8443.
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Congratulations Dianne, you are going to do great! The Hospice Board made a good decision in choosing you.
When my mom first was diagnosed terminal people seam to come out of the woodwork saying that hospice was out to kill my mother !
I’ve never listened to it.
My entire family is eternally grateful to hospice and the Angels that help our loved ones and us!
Saint Judes and hospice are the only two great charities.
The extreme empathy some of these folks have, leaves them open to absorbing a tremendous amount of stress, while guiding the families of the patient as they react to the situation at hand. They cry in their cars. They are to be cherished.
Yes Two dogs.
Hospice and our first responders are definitely on the front lines of sad stuff.
They do give everyone they help , strength, hope and positivity.
That tap on the shoulder saying, I’m medically trained and I can help you is proven to help stop shock.
My family had a very deeply disturbing and literally abuse-filled experience with Hospice of Humboldt. It was horrific. I wouldn’t wish my late family member’s hospice experience on anyone.
I’m disappointed, but not surprised, that they are once again filling an administration role with an insider, rather than risk rocking the boat and having their insular and troubling culture challenged by someone from the outside.
I’ve lived in Humboldt County for decades. I had planned to spend the rest of my life here. But I’ve decided as long as Hospice of Humboldt has no competition, and there is no major change in management, this is a very frightening place to risk becoming terminally ill in.