CEO Cathy Conway: The Business of Hospice Is Changing

Cathy Conway, chief mission officer for the Hospice of Santa Cruz County will take over as the organization’s CEO effective June 1, following the retirement of current chief executive Michael Milward, who has led the organization since 2012.

The organization’s board unanimously approved Conway’s ascension after a rigorous national search and extensive interviews with potential candidates. Conway joined the organization in 2004, building on a wealth of experience in public service in the nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

Conway comes into this new role during a time of crisis as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hammer at the nation’s