The Board and staff of the Northern Lights Health Foundation are pleased to introduce Vanessa MacNevin as the new Executive Director. Vanessa is well known in the community having served as the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo since 2018. She brings more than 12 years of philanthropic leadership, fundraising, and event management experience to the role.
Vanessa holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Prince Edward Island and was a member of the 2017-2018 Leadership Wood Buffalo cohort.
Lorna Ash Director of Development
Lorna joined the Health Foundation as Director of Development in 2016 and has since completed the fundraising for the $16M Gratitude Campaign and launched the highly successful Hospital Bed Races event. She has called Fort McMurray home for over 22 years and has an extensive background in Health, Social Profit Sector and Industry. As an avid community volunteer, including with the Health Foundation, Lorna is no stranger to the community and is highly respected by the team.
Lorna has recently earned a Fundraising Professional Certificate from Boston University.
Amy Boutilier Finance Manager & Administrator
Karen Tan (Parizal)
Administrative & Events Assistant
Karen has been a resident of Fort McMurray for over 8 years and first joined the Health Foundation on a student placement. After completing her Office Administration Certificate from Keyano College, Karen began contract work with the Foundation leading to her new role keeping the office running smoothly and added her special touch on event logistics for the signature and 3rd party events.
In addition to her Office Administration Certificate, Karen holds designations in Health Care Aide and a Unit Clerk Certificate which makes her a great resource for the whole team and a wonderful advocate for patients.
Karen is currently on maternity leave.
Stephanie MacKenzie Donor Relations Officer
Stephanie joined the Health Foundation team in April 2022 and is using her background in communications and logistics to support our fundraising activities. Stephanie has taken the lead on the Hospital Bed Races and is excited for the upcoming Festival of Trees and working with volunteers and event leads to create the perfect venue for fundraising.
Stephanie holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts in English & Professional Communications and earned awards for her contributions to her university and local papers.
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At the Health Foundation, we're committed to working with people who are energetic, have a passion for improving the lives of others and work hard to achieve Health Foundation goals.