HopeWest CEO Retires, Welcomes Successor
Cassie Mitchell publicly accepted the reins from Christy Whitney to serve as HopeWest’s second president and CEO at the Black Tie & Boots Gala this past June.
Christy Whitney
Cassie Mitchell
HopeWest provides comprehensive, expert and collaborative care for those facing aging, serious illness and grief. The nonprofit organization serves Western Colorado in Mesa, Delta, Montrose, Ouray and Rio Blanco counties.
A native of Kentucky, Mitchell is a highly regarded and experienced healthcare leader who is well known nationally. She has worked in health care for 27 years as a trained, certified nursing assistant and registered nurse. For 20 of her 27 years in health care, she has compassionately served thousands of patients and their families in some of their greatest times of need through hospice care.
“I am humbled to be joining a community-rooted, legacy-rich, mission-driven organization serving the seriously ill and their families here in Western Colorado,” says Mitchell.
Whitney had the privilege to work with Mitchell for a year leading up to the transition to ensure stability and continuity of care.
“Cassie is people and community-centered, finding joy and fulfillment in service to others,” shares Whitney. “She deeply understands HopeWest exists to serve our community, enrich lives and profoundly change the experience of aging, illness and grief. I am thrilled that such an experienced, servant leader is at the helm.”
Mitchell says she is committed to continuing the mission-driven work of HopeWest, which exists to enrich the lives of those it serves.
“It’s a new chapter in the beautiful book of ongoing challenges HopeWest has met and will continue to meet with a steadfast commitment to service,” Mitchell continues. "We will do what our founders did and what this community-based non-profit has been doing for nearly 30 years; we will serve our community. We will continue to invest and grow the services we provide today and watch the horizon for new, sustainable opportunities. We will remain committed to our mission of profoundly changing how people experience death, grief and illness — one person at a time.”
Originally published in the Fall 2022 issue of Spoke+Blossom.