Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County (VHOCC) is pleased to welcome Dr. Supriya (Priya) Jayadev as their new Executive Director after an extensive search.
Priya brings an extensive medical background as well as significant lived experience to the role. Her love of mission-based work and understanding of the importance of end of life care make her a great fit for the position. She will begin serving as Executive Director in early September.
In speaking of her new role, Priya stated,
My family and I have benefited tremendously from hospice services in the past, and I am excited to become part of an organization that has provided such invaluable end-of-life comfort and support for over 40 years. I hope to support and evolve Rose Crumb’s vision to provide free heartfelt end-of-life care in Clallam County.
When discussing bringing Priya on board, Peter Raiswell (President of the VHOCC Board) said,
She brings with her management experience in the nonprofit world as well as a successful business career. We are confident she can help lead our hospice forward as we continue to serve the palliative and hospice care patients of Clallam County.
About Priya
Priya has a BS in Biology from San Jose State University as well as a PhD in Cell Biology from Duke University. After graduating, she was an IRTA Fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences before going on to work for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in toxicology. After leaving the pharmaceutical industry she become the Executive Director of Clallam Mosaic, a local nonprofit that serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this leadership role, she increased visibility, expanded the budget, added new program offerings, and widened their reach to create a bigger impact.
In addition to being highly driven and motivated in her work, Priya is also a great communicator and facilitator, working with those around her to affect change. In fact, a former colleague of hers at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals said:
Supriya is a high energy, innovative and results driven leader who continuously looks to get the team to the next level. She is globally and externally focused and looks to organize the right people with the right skills to accomplish objectives. She has strong analytical, collaborative and communication skills.
Currently, she serves in a variety of volunteer roles using her medical expertise to give back to her community, including:
- As a board member of the Nonprofit Association of Washington
- As a governor-appointed member of the Washington ABLE Board
- As a Collaborative Thought Partner with the Department of Health
About VHOCC
Founded in 1978 by Rose Crumb, a registered nurse, and a group of volunteers, VHOCC offers hospice care at no cost to patients.
VHOCC is based in Port Angeles, WA and cares for more than 100 patients and their loved ones at a time. Their mission is to provide terminally ill patients and their families with the physical, emotional, and spiritual support that they need.
They are the only program of their kind offering free, around-the-clock registered nurses and trained volunteers to take care of patients as they live out their final days. Their services provide comfort for not only the patients themselves but also their caregivers as well.
In addition to their primary hospice services, VHOCC also offers grief support in the community for anyone who has lost a loved one, medical equipment lending, and educational programs to normalize conversations around death.
About Valtas Group
Valtas Group works as Interim Executive Directors, supporting organizations in times of transition and helps organizations navigate uncertainty during leadership change. We lead the search process in partnership with the board and staff leadership, as consultants for recruiting and search to support organizations identify the ideal Executive Director or leader.
Furthermore, Valtas Group partners with board members and senior nonprofit leaders on a variety of strategic consulting assignments. We offer comprehensive resources to guide your transition needs. Contact us to learn about our executive interim and placement services.
