Kathy Evans
Administrator, Broad Rech Hospice
Kathy’s journey in healthcare began long before she ever stepped into a leadership role. As a teenager, she volunteered at her local hospital—working in the coffee shop, gift shop, and delivering flowers to patients. Back then, volunteers like her were known as “candy stripers,” named for the distinctive striped uniforms they wore. Even at that early stage, Kathy was drawn to caring for others, both in her community and within her own family.
Determined to become a nurse, Kathy pursued her education through Northeastern University’s co-op program, alternating between classroom learning and hands-on clinical experience. This immersive approach laid the foundation for a lifelong career in healthcare. After earning her nursing degree, she began working in the Labor & Delivery unit of a busy women’s hospital in Providence, where they handled 10,000+ births per year!
As her career evolved, Kathy balanced professional growth with raising a family. She later transitioned into a role with Tufts Health Plan, where she spent 25 years starting as a case manager and ultimately holding various leadership positions. While this position moved her away from direct bedside care, it deepened her understanding of the healthcare system and strengthened her ability to advocate for patients on a broader scale.
In 2017, Kathy and her husband made a life change, leaving behind harsh winters to settle on Cape Cod, a place they had long loved from family vacations. When the time came to return to work, Kathy sought a role that aligned with both her experience and her passion for meaningful, patient-centered care.
She found that fit at Broad Reach Hospice, joining the organization in January 2025 as Director of Quality and Hospice Education. Within a year, her experience and leadership led her to the role of Hospice Administrator. With more than 30 years of leadership experience, Kathy brings a steady hand to guiding teams through growth and change.
Today, Kathy’s work in hospice care brings her career full circle. From supporting families at the beginning of life in maternity care to guiding them through end-of-life journeys, she sees profound meaning in the continuum. Her passion for hospice is deeply personal -shaped by her own experience navigating care for her parents, where she witnessed firsthand the challenges families face and the importance of advocacy.
For Kathy, hospice is about ensuring that patients and their families feel supported, informed, and empowered. She believes that end-of-life care can, and should, be a meaningful and compassionate experience. The most rewarding part of her work is helping create that sense of peace, turning a difficult moment into one defined by dignity, comfort, and connection.
