July 2009 – Worcester, MA – VNA Care Network & Hospice recently welcomed Diane Leclair as chair of the VNA Care Network Foundation board of directors.

A certified public accountant, she brings many years of experience in finance and accounting as well as expertise in the health care field to this role guiding the agency’s nonprofit mission of caring.  VNA Care Network & Hospice’s home health care services allow individuals to cope with illness and injury while remaining in their own homes.  Hospice for the terminally ill is provided in patients’ homes, nursing homes, and other facilities, and VNA Care Network & Hospice’s residences in Cambridge, Needham and Worcester.  Wellness programs include flu immunization clinics, cultural competency, and workplace health screenings and education.

"My dad had hospice in his home, and I saw what wonderful care he received," said Leclair.  She wanted to give back to the community, so joined the board of VNA Care Hospice in 2002 and, three years later, the board of VNA Care Network Foundation.

Leclair is senior vice president for Greenberg, Rosenblatt, Kull & Bitsoli, P.C.  With more than 30 years’ experience at the Worcester-based accounting firm, she provides a wide range of tax, accounting, and consulting/advisory services to closely held businesses.  Leclair’s expertise includes business formation, buy-sell agreements, management and tax consulting, and financial reporting.

Leclair is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants.  She holds a bachelor’s degree from Bentley College and an MBA from Babson College. 

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