The Texas New Mexico Hospice & Palliative Care Organization (TNMHPO) has announced the election of Olivia Rogers, RN, BSN, CHPN, MBA, Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer of the Visiting Nurse Association of Texas, as the organization’s new Board President. Rogers assumed the role during TNMHPO’s recent Annual Conference.
Rogers succeeds Demetress Harrell of Hospice in the Pines, who completed two terms as president. TNMHPO thanks Harrell for her leadership and dedication to advancing hospice and palliative care across Texas and New Mexico.
Rogers steps into the role after previously serving one term as vice president of the TNMHPO board. She brings extensive clinical and leadership experience to the position. After earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Texas Health Science Center, Rogers spent the first half of her career working in critical care nursing. In 2010, she transitioned to hospice care when she joined the Visiting Nurse Association Hospice, where she has since served in a variety of roles including field nurse, case manager, and branch manager before becoming Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer.
In 2022, Rogers earned her MBA from Texas Tech University to further strengthen her leadership and operational expertise. She believes hospice and palliative care require both compassionate clinical care and strong organizational leadership to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
“Hospice care truly encompasses everything I love about nursing and management,” Rogers said. “From supporting the staff who care for patients and families, to collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and healthcare partners, it is an honor to help advance the future of serious illness care.”
As board president, Rogers hopes to serve as a strong advocate for comprehensive, interdisciplinary, and ethical hospice and palliative care, while ensuring that the voices of patients and families remain central to the care model.