Meet Your Team
At Angel Hands Hospice and Palliative Care, our people are the heartbeat of our mission. We are a diverse and dedicated team of medical professionals, administrators, educators, and volunteers who share one common purpose: to walk with patients and families through some of the most sacred and challenging moments of life. Our team is carefully built to reflect not only excellence in credentials and clinical skill, but also warmth, empathy, and a passion for service. We serve families throughout North and East Texas with local teams in Dallas-Fort Worth, Denton, Tyler, and the Texoma region. This allows us to provide high-quality hospice care with a personal touch, always attuned to the unique needs of each community. We believe in an interdisciplinary model of care that treats the whole person: body, mind, and spirit, and we work together to ensure every patient receives personalized, dignified, and loving support.
The Angel Hands team is YOUR team.
Johny Chacko
Founder & Managing Partner
Bejoy Mathew
Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer
Arti Patel-Cheadle, MSN, RN
Managing Partner & Administrator
Sally Dobbins, MSN, RN
Director of Clinical Services
Stevi Clayton, BSN, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing - Denton/Texoma
Dr. Julio Olivieri
Chief Medical Director
Laurie Stokes-Bell, MSSW, LBSW
Director of Palliative Care Services
Rebecca Griffin, RN
Director of Clinical Services - East Texas
Martin Babu, MDiv
Director of Psychosocial Services
Lo Huddleston
Assistant Director of Business Development
Cynthia Alverez, BSN, RN
Clinical Educator
Kathy Bowman, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing - East Texas
Lana Lynch-Jennings, RN
Assistant Director of Nursing - Dallas/Fort Worth
Shaena Whitney
Director of Volunteer Services
Leadership Team
Johny Chacko – Founder & Managing Partner
Johny’s strategy and vision for Angel Hands began with a calling to serve with integrity and compassion. His leadership is rooted in a commitment to building a hospice model that is both clinically excellent and emotionally supportive.
Bejoy Mathew – Managing Partner & Chief Financial Officer
Bejoy brings financial stewardship and strategic vision to our organization, ensuring that resources are wisely managed to enhance patient care and organizational sustainability.
Arti Patel-Cheadle, MSN, RN – Managing Partner & Administrator
With a background in both nursing and executive leadership, Arti oversees daily operations and compliance while fostering a culture of excellence across every department.
Clinical Leadership
Sally Dobbins, MSN, RN – Director of Nursing
Sally leads with compassion and clinical expertise, overseeing nursing operations and ensuring high standards of care across all Angel Hands locations.
Stevi Clayton, BSN, RN – Assistant Director of Nursing – Denton/Texoma
Stevi serves as a hands-on leader for our patients and staff in the Denton and Texoma regions, ensuring continuity of care and responsiveness to patient needs.
Kathy Bowman, RN – Assistant Director of Nursing – East Texas
Kathy brings warmth and experience to her leadership role, mentoring nursing staff and supporting families throughout their hospice journey.
Lana Lynch-Jennings, RN – Assistant Director of Nursing – Dallas/Fort Worth
Lana provides strong clinical oversight and compassionate support in the Dallas/Fort Worth region, advocating for excellence at every step of the care experience.
Rebecca Griffin, RN – Director of Clinical Services – East Texas
Rebecca coordinates clinical initiatives in East Texas and helps streamline communication between care teams, patients, and families.
Cynthia Alvarez, BSN, RN – Clinical Educator
Cynthia leads ongoing staff training and development, ensuring that our entire care team is equipped with the latest knowledge and best practices in hospice and palliative care.
Medical & Psychosocial Support
Dr. Julio Olivieri – Chief Medical Director
Dr. Olivieri provides essential medical leadership and oversight, guiding treatment plans and ensuring every patient’s medical care aligns with their goals and comfort.
Laurie Stokes-Bell, MSSW, LBSW – Director of Palliative Care Services
Laurie supports patients living with serious illness by coordinating care that alleviates suffering and honors patient preferences throughout the continuum.
Martin Babu, MDiv – Director of Psychosocial Services
Martin offers emotional, spiritual, and practical support to patients, families, and staff, ensuring no one walks this journey alone.
Volunteer & Community Engagement
Shaena Whitney – Director of Volunteer Services
Shaena manages our growing network of volunteers and creates opportunities for meaningful service across all regions. She ensures that each volunteer is well-trained, valued, and empowered to make a difference.
Lo Huddleston – Assistant Director of Business Development
Lo helps build and maintain relationships with our referral partners, community organizations, and supporters, expanding the reach and impact of our mission. She leads our Transitional Support Specialists team with care.