Since Our Last Report

Welcoming New Board Members

Gregg Hackethal A registered investment advisor, Gregg has been managing investment portfolios for institutions, individuals, and family trusts for thirty-five years. Gregg is rejoining the VNA Health Board of Directors. Thank you Herb Geary A long time VNA Health Board member who recently transitioned to be a Board Emeritus member. Karen Handy VP of Operations for Sansum Clinic, Karen has devoted her career to bettering the quality of life of patients by overseeing operations for multiple clinical departments and working collaboratively with leadership to enhance Francie Lufkin Francie is a fourth generation Santa Barbara native who has worked in commercial property management for 30 years. She has been involved with a number of other local nonprofits, and chaired the Santa Barbara Charity Regatta for the past 3 years. Ben Phillips Passionate about understanding and resolving the complexities of organizations, Ben has devoted much of his career to helping companies undergo transformational change. Ben is an Executive Director of Business Transformation at Amgen. Suzi Schomer Suzi has over 30 years experience in finance and has been involved with a number of other local nonprofits. Suzi has also sat on VNA Health’s Planned Giving Committee for a number of years.

community care. Brian Smith A past VNA Health Board President and long time supporter who recently transitioned o the Board.

VNA Health 2019 Update

We re-branded from Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care to VNA Health; we may have a new logo and name, but our services, care, and compassion remain the same.

Home Care Assistance (HCA) located in Montecito acquired our private-duty service line for the best interest of our organization, employees and community. Our current Personal Care Services clients continued to receive services without interruption during the transition. VNA Health and HCA worked together to ensure seamless support and quality care.