Jeffrey M. Feldman Appointed Chairperson of Hudson Valley Hospice Board of Directors

We are excited to announce that Jeffrey M. Feldman, founding partner of Feldman, Kleidman, Collins & Sappe LLP (FKC&S), was recently named chairperson of the Hudson Valley Hospice Board of Directors. Feldman, who began his one-year term on January 1, 2024, has been a dedicated supporter of our organization for more than 16 years. He began volunteering after the death of his friend and law partner, Paul S. Kleidman, from pancreatic cancer in 2006.

“Witnessing the incredible care that hospice provided to Paul and his family so many years ago was life changing,” said Feldman. “I became a volunteer to help ensure that more people know about, and have access to, this tremendous resource. Fast forward to 2024 and I’ve had three other family members benefit from the care of the angels at their local hospices. It’s an honor to take on the role of chairperson and I feel so fortunate that, after 17 years of dedicated service, my predecessor, Helen Rinaudo, has agreed to remain on the executive committee and will continue to mentor me.”

Feldman has served on both the Hudson Valley Hospice Board of Directors and Hudson Valley Hospice Foundation Board of Trustees for the organization, helping grow and expand its ability to support individuals needing end-of-life care. Prior to this year, he served as first vice chairperson from 2021 to 2023, during which time Rinaudo served as chairperson. According to President and CEO, Michael Kaminski, during her six years as chairperson and cumulative 17 years on the board of directors, the patient census increased six-fold, a palliative care physician group was formed and the Hudson Valley Hospice House was conceived, built and opened. Feldman will continue to work closely with Rinaudo, his fellow board members, and the executive leadership team to help deepen our impact in the community.

“We are exceedingly fortunate that Jeff has agreed to serve as our next chairperson,” said Kaminski. “He brings extensive experience and knowledge of hospice, its culture, vision and philosophy, and his ability to quickly understand solutions to problems will assist Hudson Valley Hospice continue its success of providing high quality hospice care to more and more people in Dutchess and Ulster Counties.”