Cathy Conway is the Chief Executive Officer of Hospice of Santa Cruz County (HSCC), the largest and only nonprofit hospice serving her community. Under Cathy’s leadership, HSCC prioritizes patient- and family-centered care while fostering a supportive environment for staff and volunteers. The organization proudly holds the highest quality of care rating of any hospice on California’s Central Coast.
Since joining HSCC in 2004 as the Director of Development, Cathy has played a key role in expanding its community-funded programs, including palliative care, grief support services, pediatric concurrent care, Camp Erin for grieving children, and music and pet therapy. These programs reflect HSCC’s vision that all people may live and die with dignity.
Cathy began her career as an executive in high-tech publishing and was inspired to transition to nonprofit work after volunteering at a residential hospice in San Francisco. She holds a B.A. in Communication and an M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Northeastern University.
Deeply committed to her community, Cathy serves on the Board of Directors and executive committee of the Health Improvement Partnership of Santa Cruz County, a collaborative of local health leaders dedicated to improving health equity and access to quality care through innovative partnerships and community-driven solutions. She is also active in United Way of Santa Cruz County’s Women in Philanthropy, Dominican Hospital’s Women of Wellness, and Cabrillo College’s Women’s Educational Success programs.