Board of Directors
Hospice of Santa Cruz County’s board of directors shape and uphold the mission, articulate a compelling vision, and ensure that decisions are aligned with the organization’s core values. Our volunteer board is comprised of individuals living and working in Santa Cruz County.
Board Officers

Chris Maffia
President

Owen Brown
Vice President/Treasurer

Sigolène A. Ortega
Secretary/Parliamentarian

Katie Gabriel-Cox, MD
Past President

Richard Clark
Past President

Katie Gabriel-Cox, MD
President

Chris Maffia
President

Owen Brown
Treasurer

Cara DeSimone
Secretary

Richard Clark
Past President
Board Members

Michael Allard

Dean Austin

Bonnie Lange

Susan MacMillan

Bill McGowan

Daisy Nuñez

Sigolène A. Ortega

Dena Loijos

Bill McGowan

Daisy Nuñez

Sharon Tapper, MD