The St. Andrew’s Residence Board of Directors and Chatham-Kent Hospice are pleased to announce the
appointment of the new hospice Executive Director, Jessica Smith.
Jessica Smith brings a significant breadth of knowledge and experience with St. Andrew’s Residence where
she has been employed for nearly 15 years. Throughout her career at St. Andrew’s, Jessica has worked at all
levels of the organization and has become an integral liaison with other community service organizations.
Most recently in her role as Interim Chief Executive Officer, Jessica has lead St. Andrew’s Residence through
the development stages of the Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Reporting to the St. Andrew’s Residence Board of Directors, Jessica will be responsible for the viability, growth
and operations of St. Andrew’s Residence and Chatham-Kent Hospice, including oversight of management
agreements between St. Andrew’s Residence and related organizations – St. Andrew’s Terrace Life Lease
Residence Inc. and St. Andrew’s Residence, Chatham Foundation. Together with the Boards of Directors and
the St. Andrew’s Residence staff, the Executive Director ensures that the approximately 110 residents, 200
community outreach program clients and 250 volunteers of St. Andrew’s Residence and Chatham-Kent
Hospice continue to have access to quality services, programs, and resources.
