Blue Ridge Hospice Welcomes Mohamad Hamad, PhD, PMP, CC, As Vice President of Information Technology

Blue Ridge Hospice is pleased to announce the appointment of Mohamad Hamad, PhD, PMP, CC, as the new Vice President of Information Technology. With an extensive background in nonprofit IT and cybersecurity and a passion for leveraging technology to enhance patient care, Hamad brings nearly 20 years of experience and innovative vision to the organization.

Hamad will oversee all aspects of Blue Ridge Hospice’s IT infrastructure in his new role. This includes implementing new technologies to optimize operations, improve patient care, and support the organization’s strategic initiatives.

“We welcome Mohamad Hamad to our senior leadership team,” said Blue Ridge Hospice President and CEO Jason Parsons. “His IT experience and dedication to leveraging technology to improve patient care and optimize operations make him an ideal fit for our organization. As we continue to grow and expand our services to meet the needs of our communities, Mohamad’s leadership will be instrumental in driving innovation and ensuring we provide the highest quality of care to our patients and their loved ones.”

“For Blue Ridge Hospice, Information Technology isn’t just a tool; it’s the backbone of our commitment to care,” Hamad noted. “From enhancing patient outcomes to optimizing operations, Information Technology empowers us to fulfill our mission to our patients and communities with precision, compassion, and efficiency.

“Even in the smallest healthcare organizations, protecting patient and employee data is paramount,” he added. “Information Security isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity, safeguarding not just information but the trust and wellbeing of those we are privileged to serve and for our Blue Ridge team.”

Hamad most recently served as IT Director of Infrastructure, Security, and Support for the Independent Community Bankers of America, a Washington, D.C.-based trade group representing small and mid-sized community-based financial institutions. He previously held positions as Senior Manager of IT Operations and Systems Administration at Rare, a not-for-profit nature conservation organization headquartered in Arlington, Va. Hamad has also worked as a network administrator, IT systems specialist, and IT support specialist.

He graduated with an Associate of Science in Information Technology from Northern Virginia Community College and a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University. He later earned his Master of Science in Information Technology from Southern New Hampshire University and, in 2023, earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Information Technology and Cybersecurity from the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky.

Hamad is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and ISC2 Certified in Cybersecurity (CC).

About Blue Ridge Hospice

Blue Ridge Hospice is a community-based, not-for-profit provider of serious illness and end-of-life care that has served the northern Shenandoah Valley and northwestern Virginia since 1981. With a mission of “brightening life’s journey with quality and compassionate care for all whom we are privileged to serve,” Blue Ridge Hospice serves Winchester City and the counties of Clarke, Fauquier, Frederick, Loudoun, Page, Rappahannock, Shenandoah, and Warren. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Blue Ridge Hospice consistently exceeds the national averages for quality as reported on Medicare’s Hospice Compare website. To learn more about Blue Ridge Hospice, visit brhospice.org or call 540-313-9200.