K. Jeanne Dennis, MSW

Jeanne Dennis is a leader and consultant  whose professional commitment to hospice, palliative care and home health spans forty years. Jeanne is known for creating trusted relationships with colleagues, health care providers and clients to advance strategic initiatives and manage change. She is skilled in operational assessment, team building and  staff engagement. She brings value to clients as an effective collaborator, facilitator, communicator, and speaker.  

During her tenure as Senior Vice President of VNSNY Hospice and Palliative Care the program grew to become the largest hospice provider in New York State.  She and her team  accomplished a financial turnaround from a $3M loss to a $6M profit while implementing a new model of service delivery. Other milestones include opening a 6-bed Hospice Residence and a 25 bed  In-Patient Unit, developing a community based palliative care program with a Medicare Advantage plan, and completion of  a hospice acquisition.

Jeanne  has served  on the board of NHPCO, as President of the Hospice and Palliative Care Association of New York State, President  of California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, and was a member of  the  National Hospice Work Group.

She supports clients with:

  • Operational Assessment

  • Interim Leadership

  • Project Management

  • Strategic Planning