Brenda-Kassees

Brenda Kassees, RN

Executive Director of Oakland Hospice

Brenda is a Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of hospice experience, she has dedicated her career to leading and advancing compassionate end-of-life care. She believes hospice is not simply a profession, but a calling — one grounded in dignity, advocacy, and service to patients and families during life’s most vulnerable moments.

Throughout her career, she has served in key leadership roles, guiding interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. She is committed to mentoring clinical staff, strengthening collaboration across care settings, and fostering a culture of accountability, compassion, and excellence. Her leadership style emphasizes accessibility, teamwork, and ensuring that every patient receives timely, appropriate hospice services. She is especially passionate about protecting open access to hospice care and advocating for equitable services within the community.

With a deep understanding of regulatory standards, clinical operations, and the emotional complexities of end-of-life care, she works to ensure both compliance and heart-centered service remain at the forefront of hospice delivery. Her work continues to reflect her unwavering belief that every individual deserves comfort, respect, and peace at the end of life — and that strong leadership is essential to making that mission a reality.

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