VNA & HOSPICE ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS

Wilder, VT (September 17, 2008) –  The Board of Overseers of the Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Vermont and New Hampshire elected  two new members to its Board of Trustees at the agency’s annual meeting in Springfield, VT, on June 16, 2008.

Katherine AndersonKatherine R. Anderson of Brattleboro, VT, served as a member of the VNAH Board of Trustees from 2001-2004, and has continued with the Agency as an Overseer.  Kathy earned a Master’s Degree in Nursing from New York University and a B.S. in Nursing from Columbia University. Following a career in nursing and nursing education, primarily in Connecticut, she served as Vice President of Patient Care Services at Southern Vermont Health Services, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital. Retiring from that position in February 2008, Kathy is now part-time Program Director and faculty member for Marlboro College Graduate Center in the Master’s in Management, Healthcare Administration program.

Ken ParkerKenneth H. Parker grew up in White River Junction, VT, and attended Hartford schools.  He graduated from the University of Vermont in 1970 with a major in business.  In addition to serving two terms in the Vermont House of Representatives, Ken has owned and operated Parker Realty & Insurance Agency, Inc., a multi-line property/casualty and accident & health insurance agency, since 1972.  He has been very involved in local and state board and committee work, focusing primarily on regional economic development and education.