The Old Colony Hospice leadership team represents a diverse array of experienced professionals that all have one common goal - fulfilling the vision of Old Colony Hospice.
Toni L. Eaton, serves as the President & CEO of Old Colony Hospice in Palliative Care. Toni brings extensive expertise to the organization through her many years of clinical leadership experience. She oversees all operational aspects of the Hospice & Palliative Care Programs at the organization. Joining the organization in 2006, Toni served as the Vice President of Business Development where she proactively identified, established and nurtured positive and responsive working relationships with new and established referral sources. Prior to working at Old Colony Hospice, Toni served in the United States Army Reserve Nurse Corps as First Lieutenant. As a Registered Nurse at the Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC., she worked on the Organ Recovery/ Transplant Team as an Organ Procurement Coordinator. In 1998, she became a Specialty Case Manager with Tufts Health Plan and was promoted to Project Manager. Toni received her Diploma in Nursing from Brockton Hospital School of Nursing, Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Queen’s College in Charlotte, NC and her Master of Science in Leadership from Regis College in Weston, MA. Toni also holds a Certificate of Professional Fundraising from Boston University. Toni has received many honors including receiving the South Shore Women’s Business Network Award and being featured on Magic 106.7’s Exceptional Women Program. She currently sits on the Hospice & Palliative Care Federation of Massachusetts Board of Directors as well as the Brockton Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Kathleen Diamond, RN, BSN, CHPN, has been with Old Colony Hospice since 2002 where she started as a nurse and then became a nurse manager. Kathleen now serves as the organization’s VP of Clinical Care. Kathleen continuously remains focused on what the patient and family want and on what matters most. She works with hospice aides, nurses, social workers, spiritual care providers, bereavement counselors
Kathrine Kelly, joined Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care in 2010. Kathrine has more than 13 years of experience in business administration. She works closely with the President & CEO to direct, develop implement and administer operational strategies to ensure the achievement of the organization’s goals and objectives. Her current role at Old Colony Hospice encompasses many aspects of the hospice operations, including managing the Palliative Care Department, Volunteer Department, Medical Records Department, Information Technology Department, and the Front Desk. Kathrine earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bridgewater State University and her MBA from Southern New Hampshire University.
John Zalis, Director of Human Resources, joined Old Colony Hospice in 2020. John has more than 23 years of experience in Human Resources. He is responsible for directing all Human Resource functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, staffing and benefits. He works closely with the President & CEO and the other members of the leadership team to ensure appropriate polices are in place and that the organization remains compliant with all Human Resource related matters. John graduated from Salem College and holds a certificate in Human Resources Management.
Samantha Brooker, LICSW-ACHP-SW, Vice President of Patient Access and Support Services, joined Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care in 2015. Samantha has more than 12 years of experience in Social Services. She leads a compassionate team of Social Workers, Spiritual & Bereavement Counselors, and a Volunteer Coordinator. Working closely with the VP of Clinical Care, Samantha provides guidance, support, and in-service education related to the psychosocial aspects of healthcare. Samantha earned her Bachelor of Social Work and Master of Social Work from Wheelock College.
Heather MacDonald joined Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care in 2004. Heather is responsible for the coordination, management, supervision and delivery of nursing services to our patients. Heather received her BSN at UMASS Dartmouth and has been a Certified Hospice & Palliative Care Nurse for over 12 years.
Dr. McLain founded Old Colony Hospice in 1979. She is committed to ensuring that every patient is provided with the highest level of care specific to each patient’s unique needs. Dr. McLain brings a wealth of compassion and knowledge to the interdisciplinary care team at Old Colony Hospice and provides leadership and support to the team on a daily basis.
Dr. McLain received her Bachelor of Arts and her Medical Doctorate from the University of Missouri, Columbia. She is passionate about helping people and has served as a Volunteer Physician in Haiti since 2004.
Theodore Flynn - Chairman Independent Board Member, Former Executive Director at the Massachusetts Society of CPA's
John T. Finning, Vice-Chairman CPA - AAFCPAs, Partner
Jack Manning - Treasurer
Manning Personnel Group, President
Leon G. Josephs, MD - Clerk
Reliant Medical Group, Chief of Surgery at St. Vincent Hospital
Toni L. Eaton, President
Philip Anderson
Independent Board Member
John Camara - Independent Board Member
Anthony DaSilva, Jr. - Davis Malm
Attorney
Matthew S. Gilman, Hasbro, Inc.
Vice President, Corporate, Securities and Commercial Law
Joseph Iovino, MD
Independent Board Member
Marie McCarthy, Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Controller
Paul McDonough
Independent Board Member
Anne F. Roan - Conley Funeral Home, President