05/19/2026
Congratulations to Kristy Kerley, EverTrue Director of Hospice and Palliative Care, who is one of the winners of the 2026 LeadingAge Missouri Change Makers Award!
The award recognizes individuals whose actions have created meaningful, positive changes within their organizations and communities.
Kristy leads EverTrue Hospice and EverTrue Palliative, both parts of EverTrue Anywhere Care, through compassion and innovation. The EverTrue Hospice program has experienced significant growth under her leadership, expanding access while elevating quality outcomes and family satisfaction, and her personal philosophy — meeting patients and families “where they are” — has become a guiding principle that ensures care is deeply personal and dignified. Kristy has been transformative, creating EverTrue Palliative Care after recognizing a critical gap between curative treatment and hospice services. The program serves more than 115 patients daily and her work has positioned the organization as a leader in integrated, patient-centered care. Kristy’s work uplifts teams, strengthens communities, and inspires a better future for aging services in Missouri.
Thank you, Kristy, for being a “Change Maker” and for demonstrating how a person’s commitment, compassion, and initiative can lead to larger changes.