Executive Director

Miranda Parker

Miranda Parker is the Executive Director at the Hospice Foundation of the South and the Hospice House. She has been with the foundation since starting as the Administrative Assistant in July of 2013. Miranda is a 2017 graduate of Pearl River Community College; receiving her Associates of Art with a focus on business and marketing, graduating on the Dean’s List. She graduated from Mississippi State University in December 2020 with a Bachelors of Interdisciplinary Studies; majoring in Business, Social Work, and Psychology.

Through her job and in her personal time, she enjoys supporting several organizations. She was awarded the "Pearl Award" for community stewardship from the Leadership Slidell Northshore Alumni Association in June 2022. Miranda was also recognized in December 2020 as Edge of the Lake Magazine's "40 Under 40" and was honored to be selected as the East St. Tammany Young Athena Leadership Award Recipient in November 2019. She currently serves as President of the Leadership Northshore Alumni Association, on the Slidell Advisory Board for the East St. Tammany Business Alliance. Miranda previously was the President of the Camellia City Kiwanis Club, is currently a member of the St. Tammany Chamber, East St. Tammany Business Alliance, a volunteer for multiple Non Profits in our area, and a Leadership Northshore class of 2018 graduate and a Leadership St. Tammany class of 2023 graduate. She is also the co-founder of LOSS Love, a project that supplied care packages for child survivors of suicide in St. Tammany Parish.

She is the proud mother of three daughters.

Assistant Director

Cheryl Loyacano Scaglione

Cheryl Joined the Hospice House in October 2018. Originally from Chalmette,

has been a resident of Slidell since 2004. She has an associate’s degree in

merchandising and retail management from Nicholls State University where

she was a little sister for TKE fraternity. A graduate of Leadership Northshore

class of 2016. Co-directs Camp Bearable, grief camp for children, and

supports/volunteers for other non-profits in St. Tammany Parish. Member of

the Slidell Ministers Association, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, East

St. Tammany Business Alliance, Social Services Network, Business

Leadership Network, and is VP of Membership with Professional Women of

St. Tammany.

She is married to Mark Scaglione, has two children: Reed and Mya, and her

buddy, Haven.

Jane Rauch- President

Jane Rauch is a Retail Sales Merchandiser with The Hersheys Chocolate company. Jane started her journey with the Hospice House as an event volunteer. As a caregiver to her mother she understood the service and the support the Hospice House delivers to families. As her mother was reaching the final days of her life Jane reached out to us at Hospice House and we had a room available. Her mother was able to pass in peace and with dignity at the house. Jane and her family will forever be grateful for Hospice Foundation of the South!!!

Cody dePascual - Vice President

Cody dePascual is a Senior Personal Banker at Hancock Whitney Bank, specializing in consumer and small business relationships. Throughout the community, Cody supports several organizations and is a graduate of Leadership Northshore’s Class of 2020. Cody is an alumnus of Southeastern Louisiana University, Class of 2015, and Archbishop Hannan High School, Class of 2011. Outside of work and his involvement in the community, Cody enjoys traveling with friends and spend quality time with family and his two dogs, Hurley and Fletcher.

Chris Kaufmann - Treasurer

Chris Kaufmann is the Fire Chief for St. Tammany Fire District #1 and has been with the department for over 30 years. He started his fire department career as a firefighter, and has risen through the ranks serving as Firefighter, Operator, Fire Inspector, Chief of Fire Prevention, and Chief of Administration before becoming Fire Chief in 2014. As Fire Chief, he oversees the full day to day operations which include an 18-million-dollar budget, and 168 employees.

Chris received an Associate’s Degree in Fire Science from Delgado Community College. He has also received numerous certifications within the field. Chris continues to learn and educate himself by attending seminars and classes.

Chief Kaufmann is involved in numerous community and charitable organizations. Chris has served as president of the St. Tammany Fire Chiefs Association. He is serving his 3rd term as chairman of the Board of Directors for United Way in St. Tammany and has been a board member for 14 years. He has also been a board member with STARC for 10 years and is currently the vice-president with the Hospice Foundation of the South, where he has been a board member for 10 years. In collaboration with the Junior Auxiliary of Slidell, Chris helped to create the outreach program “Know your child” in 2015.

Chris has been married to his wife Pam for over 30 years. They have two sons Blaine and Bryce. Chris enjoys spending time with his family, helping others through his non-profit work, and fitness.

Audrey Baker – Secretary

Director of Business Development- Park Provence

Audrey brings years of experience, since 2002, into her role as the Director of Business Development at Park Provence. Described as the quintessential “hostess with the mostest” by all who know her, Audrey’s warm and welcoming demeanor makes Park Provence truly feel like home to residents, team members, and guests. Audrey graduated from Louisiana Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, and served as an Executive Director, Regional Sales Director, and Business Development Director at other assisted living communities before becoming part of the Park Provence family. Audrey is extremely active within the Slidell community- the past President of the Northshore Alzheimer’s Association and current co-chair of the St. Tammany Walk to End Alzheimer's. She has served on the Executive Board of the Louisiana Assisted Living Association (LALA), and the Hospice Foundation of the South. A huge animal lover, Audrey has successfully turned Park Provence into an extremely pet-friendly community with the help of her beloved one-eyed pooch Chloe, who is a constant presence and comfort to the residents of Park Provence. Audrey resides in Slidell with her husband Johnny, with whom she shares four beautiful daughters.

Glen Boyer - Board Member

Glen Boyer is a native New Orleanian but has adopted Slidell as my home since 2003. Glen retired after spending 36 years working in government service for the Naval Oceanographic Office located at Stennis Space Center. Glen has a Master of Science Degree in Ocean Science from University of Southern Mississippi and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Physics from Dillard University. He is also a graduate of Leadership Northshore’s Class of 2023 and have two accredited ocean survey licenses. In 2023, he became aware of the Hospice House through Leadership Northshore and through volunteering with Dionysus at the Hospice House's Crawfish Cookoff and Holes for Hospice Golf Tournament. Glen is currently participating as a board member with the St. Tammany Parish Mosquito Abatement, Louisiana Wildlife Federation and Leadership Northshore Alumni Association.

He looks forward to working with the wonderful team at Hospice House and look forward to using his leadership skills as a Board Member.

Samantha Capdeboscq - Board Member

Samantha Capdeboscq brings a fresh perspective to the Hospice House Board while being deeply ingrained in the Hospice House community. Originally from "Down the Road," aka Violet, she has been a proud resident of Slidell since 1996. Currently serving as the Marketing Director for Ace Insurance Agency in Slidell, Samantha is a familiar face in the area. She is an alumna of Pope John Paul Catholic High School and pursued her education at USM in Hattiesburg.

Committed to giving back to her community, Samantha volunteers with various organizations such as the Krewe of Dionysus, St. Tammany Parish Animal Shelter, and The Hospice House, among others. Her dedication extends to advocating for animal rescue, particularly for bully breeds, where she has personally rescued numerous pit bulls, aiming to challenge misconceptions surrounding the breed.

Samantha is actively involved in her local community as a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church, St. Tammany Chamber of Commerce, East St. Tammany Business Alliance, Professional Women of St. Tammany, and The Young Insurance Professionals of Louisiana. As an active-duty military spouse, Samantha juggles her responsibilities with grace, raising two children, Carson, and Ande Cait, and caring for her fur babies Chloe, Murphy, and Lola.

Shirley Deluzain - Board Member

CEO- Benedict's Plantation

Serving St.Tammany Parish for 48 years in the hospitality industry
Served on Lousiana Restaurant Association Board for 38 years.
Presently operating Benedict's Catering and Event Planning
Benedict's is one of the premier event centers in St. Tammany Parish

George Downey - Board Member

George Downey has been the owner of GD Home Improvements for over 25 years. His skills in the business have allowed him to do many volunteer projects throughout the Slidell community. He started his journey with Hospice House five years ago as a volunteer for the Annual Hospice House Crawfish Cookoff. George also is a longtime volunteer with Savannah Manor Apartments, which are apartments used by families in need, assisting with maintenance on the property. He also volunteers for Savannah Smiles, which hosts several fundraisers during the year to help with burial expenses for children. George has a love for Mardi Gras and was President for many years with the Krewe of Perseus and is now a Float Lieutenant for the Krewe of Titans as well as a Parade Co-Chair. He looks forward to serving as a Board Member for Hospice Foundation of the South.

Matthew Hoffman - Board Member

Matthew Hoffman is a Computer Technician for LEIDOS at Stennis Space Center. His history with Hospice House started with him volunteering in 2018 and has brought his 20 years of Technical expertise and high energy to the Hospice House family since then. He started his IT Career with the Air Force and has also worked in IT departments at SCP Pool Corporation, Audubon Engineering, The Louisiana Heart Hospital, and General Dynamics Information Technology. Matthew loves supporting the local community whenever he can.

Mark Myers - Board Member

Mark Myers is an Attorney, Mediator and Arbitrator with his own Alternative Dispute Resolution company. Based in Southeast Louisiana, Mark regularly mediates and arbitrates throughout the Southeastern United States and Puerto Rico. In addition to his civic service to the Hospice Foundation, Mark is a board member (former Chair) of Leadership Northshore, Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Northshore Harbor Center, Treasurer (and former Chair) of the Board of Commissioners of the St Tammany Tourist & Convention Commission, and Chair of the Civil Service Board of Commissioners for St Tammany Fire Protection District No. 1. Professionally, he is the Chair of the ADR Council of the Louisiana State Bar Association and a member of the National Board of Directors of the Association of Attorney-Mediators. Mark is married to Vickie Myers, with 2 adult children, Sarah and Jacob.

Bill Shipley - Board Member

Bill was born and raised on a farm in Indiana. He is a retired Cryptologist, after serving 24 years in the U.S. Navy. Bill holds a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of New Orleans. Bill has been a Board of Director for the Council on Aging St. Tammany, he currently is a Board of Director for the Hospice Foundation of the South and is currently the Past President of Leadership Slidell Northshore Alumni Association. Bill currently works as a Program Analyst for the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. Bill is married to Ms. Wendy Shipley and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren.