Ashley started her nursing career 15 years ago and was called into hospice just 3 years into nursing, knowing it was such a special gift for patients and families. Ashley has served as a Hospice Case Manager, Clinical Director, Administrator, and Executive Director. She is passionate about quality hospice care, serving others, problem solving, and is skilled at understanding the business aspect of hospice. Ashley truly believes that if you have a quality hospice program with quality people, growth will happen.
Prior to working in hospice, Cynthia worked in both obstetrical nursing and a mental health nursing. Cynthia believes that both experiences helped prepare her to work in hospice. It was during her years working in mental health home care that Cynthia began to understand that working with individuals in their home settings provides great insight into the individual’s unique situation and needs.
Katie is a native of North Carolina. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from East Carolina University in 2001, she launched her career with Novant Health in the progressive respiratory unit. Katie broadened her scope of practice, serving several years in oncology and medical-surgical units as a traveling nurse. During her career with hospice, Katie has focused on bringing compassionate, exceptional, and highly reliable care to patients and families.
Lara has spent the past 15 years of her career invested in specialized education, training, and the practice of methods to support clinical practice and employee wellness programs.
Melissa joined Teleios Collaborative Network in August 2023 and comes with sixteen years’ experience in hospice. She has a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, four years of nursing education, and a black belt in Lean Six Sigma.
Michelle is a Nursing Practice Coach for Teleios Collaborative Network and an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Nursing. At Duke, she teaches primarily in the Master of Science Program in the Healthcare Leadership specialty.
