Leadership

Sandy Rousse has served as President and CEO of Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice since 2012. Sandy’s affiliation with CVHHH began over 20 years ago when she joined the Board of Directors. Before assuming her current role, Sandy served as CFO, where she oversaw finance and information technology, and COO, where she oversaw finance, IT, long term care programs, and clinical operations.

Sandy possesses extensive knowledge of the home health and hospice industries and has participated in multiple health reform stakeholder workgroups in Vermont. She has in-depth knowledge of delivery system and payment reform. Sandy is passionate about community-based healthcare and its role in population health. “Home health providers have a wealth of information about their clients that could be extremely valuable in helping providers across the care continuum more fully understand how environmental factors impact a person’s medical condition. I am driven to find innovative solutions that can assist Vermont providers to improve access, health outcomes and care coordination for Vermonters.”

Sandy continues to participate in healthcare transformation with State and other healthcare provider partners from across Vermont. Sandy is a member of the OneCare Vermont Finance, Population Health Strategy and Audit Committees, the Vermont Health Information Exchange Steering Committee, the Green Mountain Care Board Nominating Committee and People’s Health and Wellness Clinic Board of Directors.

Sandy is an accountant by trade and is a Corporator of Northfield Savings Bank. Sandy is a member of the VT Society of CPAs, the Barre Rotary Club, and the Barre City Police Advisory Committee. She lives in Barre City with her husband and has a daughter who lives in New York City.

Kim joined Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in 1992 and has since contributed her expertise across nearly every department within the agency. A licensed physical therapist by training, she began her career at CVHHH as a field clinician before moving into supervisory and leadership roles.

Over the years, Kim served as Rehabilitation Specialist, where she led the therapy program and spearheaded numerous quality improvement initiatives. In 2012, she was appointed Chief Operating Officer. In this role, she oversees CVHHH’s home health clinical programs, as well as the intake and long-term care departments. Kim collaborates closely with community partners to ensure seamless transitions of care from hospitals or nursing facilities to home-based recovery.
Kim resides in Berlin with her husband and enjoys spending time with their two adult daughters, sons-in- law, and grandchildren.

Kelly Bishop holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Champlain College and has been a dedicated member of CVHHH since 2001. She began her tenure as Controller, later served as Director of Finance, and was named Chief Financial Officer in 2012.

As CFO, Kelly oversees all aspects of CVHHH’s financial operations, including billing, payroll, accounts payable, general ledger management, financial audits, and reporting. She provides strategic financial oversight and regularly reports to the Finance Committee, Board of Directors, CEO, and Senior Leadership Team. Kelly also manages the submission of financial data to state and federal agencies.

In addition to her financial responsibilities, Kelly oversees business insurance and contract management. Her dedication to operational excellence and fiscal stewardship helps sustain CVHHH’s mission and its more than 100-year legacy of delivering exceptional home health care throughout Vermont.
Kelly lives in central Vermont with her husband and enjoys spending time with her two grown daughters and two grandchildren.

Emily McKenna joined Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice in 2014 as Marketing Manager. Over the past decade, her role has evolved to include leadership of the organization’s fundraising, marketing, and business development efforts in collaboration with the CEO and leadership team. As Chief Advancement Officer, Emily and her team develop integrated outreach campaigns that engage partners and supporters, increase awareness of CVHHH’s mission and impact, and support the organization to achieve its financial and operational goals. Previously, Emily worked as a writer and editor at Food & Wine and Real Simple magazines and at food52.com, where she honed her skills in brand building and in crafting targeted purposeful content. Bringing this professional experience to CVHHH, Emily led expansion of CVHHH’s online and digital presence, improved engagement with key stakeholders, and strengthened relationships with community partners.

Emily finds deep reward in building meaningful connections with CVHHH’s patients, partners, and supporters and in helping people tell their stories in ways that advance CVHHH’s mission. Emily previously served as co-Chair of the Board of the Central Vermont Council on Aging. Emily lives with her family in Elmore.