Mary C. Whitaker

Kitty Whitaker, Chief Executive Officer of By the Bay Health is a true leader in the field of home health care with over 20 years of progressive experience holding both clinical and administrative roles throughout her career.

In 2014, Kitty was named Chief Executive Officer of By the Bay Health where she has since led the efforts to expand the range of home health services available for patients throughout the Bay Area to include hospice, skilled home health, palliative care, pediatrics, and more.

Kitty’s passion for hospice and home health care stems from her work as a bedside nurse in hospitals and care facilities where she worked directly with patients and families as they dealt with death, loss, and grief. Her experience on the frontlines of healthcare has endowed Kitty with a leadership style that puts the patient and family first. Additionally, Kitty’s ability to balance the mission and vision of By the Bay Health with astute fiscal oversight showcases her commitment to ensuring that medical services in the home are available to anyone regardless of their life circumstance or their ability to pay.

Kitty received her BA in Sociology from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a BSN in nursing from Dominican University. She also received a Master’s of Science in Nursing Administration from the University of California at San Francisco and has presented at state and national conferences on topics including Hospice Along the Continuum of Care, Bridging the Gap between Clinical and Financial, Building Successful Partnerships between Hospice and Hospital, and Looking at your Organization from the Outside In.