Chief Strategy & Information Officer

Hospice of the Chesapeake

Monica Escalante joined Hospice of the Chesapeake as the Chief Strategy & Information Officer in July 2024. In this newly established role, she leads strategic initiatives in growth, marketing, business development, information services, clinical integration, and communications. Monica is committed to fostering collaborative partnerships and identifying transformative opportunities within the organization.

Before this position, she served as the Chief Executive Officer at Coastal Hospice & Palliative Care from July 2021 to July 2024. With over 20 years of experience in the hospice and palliative care sector, she is well-equipped to drive innovation and expand programs that address the needs of individuals living with advanced serious illnesses in the community.

In addition to her role at Hospice of the Chesapeake, Monica is the President of the Hospice and Palliative Care Network of Maryland. In this capacity, she leads initiatives aimed at enhancing member resources, including policy advocacy, workforce training, and community engagement.

Monica holds a master’s degree in marketing from The Johns Hopkins University, Carey Business School, and another in Public Policy and Management from Universidad Católica Boliviana.