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VNA Care Names Elizabeth Kleber, PhD, RN, as Chief Operating Officer

VNA Care, the Commonwealth’s largest independent nonprofit provider of home health, hospice, and palliative care, has appointed Elizabeth Kleber, PhD, RN, as Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Kleber brings over three decades of leadership in home-based health care to her new role, where she will oversee the operations of VNA Care’s home health and hospice services across Eastern and Central Massachusetts. Her extensive experience positions her to help advance the organization’s mission of delivering compassionate, high-quality care to patients where they feel most comfortable—at home. 

Prior to joining VNA Care, Dr. Kleber served as Vice President of Post-Acute and Home Services at Guthrie Clinic, where she led home health and hospice agencies in New York and Pennsylvania. She is recognized for her expertise in accountable care and bundled payment models, both of which are designed to enhance care coordination, improve outcomes, and reduce overall healthcare costs.

“Elizabeth brings a rare combination of clinical excellence, strategic insight, and operational expertise,” said Stephen Gut, interim president and CEO of VNA Care. “Her commitment to innovation in home-based care and her patient-centered approach will be instrumental in helping VNA Care continue to meet the growing and evolving needs of the communities we serve.”

Dr. Kleber’s professional background spans nursing management, disease management, case management, nursing education, and medical-surgical care. She earned her PhD in Nursing Research from Rutgers University and holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Kean University. She is a member of the American Nurses Association and Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing.

“I am honored to join VNA Care and contribute to a mission-driven organization with such a longstanding history of delivering exceptional care,” said Dr. Kleber. “I look forward to working alongside our dedicated team to ensure patients and families continue to receive the high-quality, compassionate health care they deserve.”