Leadership Team
With extensive clinical expertise, operational experience, and a shared commitment to compassionate, coordinated care, our leadership team guides The Connecticut Hospice with integrity and purpose.
Connecticut Hospice Staff
Our staff embody our commitment to comfort, dignity, and connection and serve as the foundation of care across every setting.
Eileen
Mino
Iris Reyes,
RN
Director of Inpatient Nursing & Admissions
Karen Enders, BSN, RN
Joan
Cullen
Hannah Righter, MT-BC
Jim Prota,
RPh
Lisa Cirivello, CDM, CFPP
Mary
Fitzgerald
Elizabeth
Grice
Christine M. Camilleri
Kamila
Brettman
Brett M. Prestia, DO HMDC
Erin Holder, MSN, RN, CHPN
Amy
Etzel
Elected Board of Directors 2026
-
William Kosturko
Chair -
Harwood Comstock
Vice Chair -
Edwin V. Selden
Secretary -
Andrew Alden
Treasurer
- Patricia Baker
- Edo Banach
- Anthony Brockman
- Thomas R. Candrick, Jr.
- Darcey Cobbs-Lomax
- Christopher Comfort, MD
- Robin Kanarek
- Alan Kliger, MD
- Suzanne Lagarde, MD
- Jeffrey Weber
- John “Luke” Williams
DID YOU KNOW?
The word “hospice” dates back to medieval times, when it referred to a place of rest and sanctuary for weary travelers. Often maintained by religious orders, early hospices offered shelter, food, and care.
Over time, the term evolved to describe places dedicated to caring for people who were ill and nearing the end of life, extending compassion not only to patients, but to the families and friends who walked alongside them.
More About The Connecticut Hospice
We Are America's First Hospice
In 1974, The Connecticut Hospice became America’s first hospice. Since then we have continued to set the national standard for home and inpatient hospice care and have become a leader in palliative care.
We currently employ over 200 people and collaborate with over 50 Connecticut hospitals, assisted living facilities, skilled nursing facilities, and home care providers.
Our Mission
We honor patients and families affected by advanced or life-limiting illnesses with integrity, support, and compassion.
Joint Commission’s Advanced Palliative Certification
National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization
Member of the National Alliance for Care at Home
Edward R. Loveland Memorial Award from The American College of Physicians
National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation
Patient- and Family-Centered Care
Every Patient at The Connecticut Hospice Receives:
- Customized plans of care prepared by an interdisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, art and music therapy specialists, and volunteers
- Flexible care that enables patients to transition from our home care to our inpatient programs
- Pain management and symptom control with fewer emergency room and hospital admissions
- Registered nurse visits and 24/7 on-call support by specially trained physicians
- Social work, pastoral care, arts therapy, and bereavement support for patients and their families at no extra cost
How Can We Help?
Make a Donation
As a local not-for-profit, The Connecticut Hospice relies on donor support to provide individualized services and therapies not fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or private insurance.
Your generosity helps ensure that every patient and family receives the care, comfort, and support they need, regardless of circumstances.