Leading With Heart

Our Leadership Team & Staff

Leadership Team

  • Melanie Dwyer

    RN, MSN, CHPN
    CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

  • Kristoffer Rasos


    CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

  • Chad Farmer

    MD, MA, HMDC
    MEDICAL DIRECTOR

  • Jennifer Bernard

    RN, CHPN
    CLINICAL DIRECTOR

  • Stacy Casco


    HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

  • “At Hospice Maui, we always lead with the heart with every decision we make when it comes to both our patients and our team. It is inspiring to work for an organization that pauses to focus on the truly important questions like what is best for the patient and family, and how do we support our team to give the kind of care we all want for ourselves and our loved ones.”

    ~ Melanie Dwyer, CEO

  • "Our commitment at Hospice Maui is not just about managing resources—it's about investing in the compassionate care that brings comfort and peace to those we serve."

    Kristoffer Rasos, CFO

  • “The beautiful gift that hospice gives to people is time. Time to spend surrounded by loved ones and friends; time to be cared for by the loving people at Hospice Maui; and time for each individual to be treated with genuine dignity. I am deeply humbled that at Hospice Maui I have the time to provide compassionate care at such a precious moment of a person’s life.”

    ~ Chad Farmer, Meical Director

  • “At Hospice Maui, we focus on delivering personalized care that addresses the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient, ensuring they receive the support they deserve.”

    ~ Jennifer Bernard, Clinical Director

  • "At Hospice Maui, our team is the heart of our mission, and by supporting them, we ensure compassionate care for each patient and their families."

    ~ Stacy Casco, Human Resource Director

Our Care Team is dedicated to providing personalized care, ensuring the comfort and dignity of our patients and their families

  • Physician & Nurse Practitioner

    Collaborates with the patient's primary physician to coordinate care and oversee all aspects of treatment provided by the care team

  • Hospice Nurse

    Focuses on managing the individualized care plan of each patient, emphasizing comfort and the alleviation of pain and other distressing symptoms

  • Social Worker

    Provides personalized support to patients and families through empathy, advocacy, and problem solving; helps navigate community resources and assist with advanced care planning

  • Hospice Aide

    Assists with personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and grooming to enhance patient comfort and dignity

  • Spiritual Care Counselor

    Offers nondenominational spiritual support and counseling to patients and their families, addressing emotional and existential concerns

  • Bereavement Counselor

    Helps patients and their families navigate the emotional journey of grief and loss, offering coping strategies and support

  • After-Hours Nurse

    Ensures continuity of care during nights and weekends, providing essential support and interventions as needed

  • Volunteers

    Engages in a wide range of activities including companionship, emotional support, and respite care