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Driving Philanthropy
with Passion & Purpose

The role our ministry foundation boards play is one that no one else in our Providence ecosystem can. Health care philanthropy is local, and you are the experts on the needs of your communities. Unpaid yet deeply committed, you lend your credentials to your ministry. You put a face and often a generational story to what we’re trying to do. Crucially, you extend the trust you’ve earned in your community to your ministry.

While each ministry is unique, the love you bring to your role is universal. If we start there and learn from each other, we’ll get stronger faster. I’m committed to preserving the distinctive character of each ministry. Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer, South Division, Renée Bianco and I are excited about helping every ministry be the best version of itself. To that end, Renée has crisscrossed the state to work shoulder to shoulder with you. With her leadership, we’ll best leverage the acquired wisdom of each board across the organization. 

The relationship with a trusted health care provider is unlike any other. As philanthropic foundations, our job is to build on that. I want to thank and acknowledge our ministry chief philanthropy officers — amazing and dedicated leaders and partners who, working in concert with you, transform trust into action in the form of philanthropy.

Our communities are blessed by your commitment to serve. I’m always here if you want to reach out to me and share a win, a lesson or an opportunity.

Thank you,

Kenya Beckman Signature
Kenya Beckmann
Chief Philanthropy and Health Equity Officer

Board Greetings

I’m pleased to help kick off the launch of the Board Forum. We who serve on ministry boards share a love of community and a drive to give back. This newsletter helps remind us that we are supported by a bigger team, that each of us has a wealth of knowledge, and that we all benefit from sharing ideas.

We are blessed and fortunate to have this wonderful group of board leaders from all over the state of California. Being connected across ministries is invaluable. It’s exciting to pool our knowledge and exponentially increase our cross-ministry sharing and support — Board Forum is our vehicle for that. 

I serve on the Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation board because service to others is one of the greatest gifts we can give. I love connecting with like-minded people and discovering how they meet their goals and overcome challenges. Learning from each other helps us broaden our leverage in our own communities. 

I’m deeply moved and inspired by our shared Providence values: Compassion, Dignity, Justice, Excellence and Integrity. I’m honored to serve with you all, who join me in holding these values dear.

Thank you,


Margaret Curran

Chair, Board of Directors
Providence St. Mary Medical Center Foundation


Special thanks to Margaret Curran. Let us know if you would like to share a “Board Greeting” in the upcoming fall issue or if you have any content suggestions by emailing providenceboardforuminfo@providence.org

The collective knowledge and experience across our organization is a tremendous asset. We created the Perspectives column as an exchange of information, ideas and insights among South Division boards. 

While you all face challenges unique to your ministries and communities, you also share common goals and opportunities. This column is a resource for knowledge sharing and connection across ministries. To get us started, we asked seven board chairs from ministries across the state a series of questions.

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Left: Marwa Kilani, M.D., board chair
Right: Michelle Koenig Barritt, chief philanthropy officer

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L to R: Peter Distefano, RDCS, RVT, manager of diagnostic imaging; Andrew Royster, philanthropy director; Laura Ramos, chief executive; Pablo Carrera, director of diagnostic imaging; Bradley Jackson, M.D., medical director of radiology.

Across the organization, our Providence ministries are nationally recognized for clinical excellence.

Take a look at the the awards and accolades by ministry.

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PROVIDENCE SOUTH DIVISION PHILANTHROPY LEADERSHIP

Kenya Beckmann 
Chief Philanthropy and
Health Equity Officer

Alice Galstian
Chief Financial Officer, Philanthropy,
Community Health and Health Equity

Danna Grant
Executive Director
Donor and Community Engagement

Renée Bianco
Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer

Gregory Gissendanner
Associate Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michael Robinson
Chief Community Health Officer

PROVIDENCE SOUTH DIVISION LEADERSHIP

Laureen Driscoll
South Division Chief Executive

Brian Helleland
Chief Executive
Orange County/High Desert Service Area

Karl Keeler
Chief Executive
Los Angeles Valley Service Area

Garry Olney
Chief Executive
Northern California Service Area

Michael Ricks
Chief Executive
Los Angeles Coastal Service Area

HEALDSBURG HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Wendy Davies
Board Chair

Brett Shinn
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michelle Oxford
Chief Administrative Officer, PVH, HH

PETALUMA VALLEY HOSPITAL
FOUNDATION

Michael Caruana
Board Chair

Brett Shinn
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michelle Oxford
Chief Administrative Officer, PVH, HH

PROVIDENCE HOLY CROSS
FOUNDATION

Marwa Kilani, M.D.
Board Chair

John Pepitone
Interim President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Bernie Klein, M.D.
Chief Executive, PHCMC

PROVIDENCE LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY FOUNDATION

Mary Ann Walker
Board Chair

Kurt Hinrichsen
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Nate Mabry
Chief Administrative Officer, PLCMMC

PROVIDENCE MISSION HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Serena Benson
Board Chair

Nicole Balsamo
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Seth Teigen
Chief Executive, PMH

PROVIDENCE REDWOOD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Laurie Garrison
Board Chair

Heather Setton
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michael Keleman  
Chief Executive, PRMH, PSJH

PROVIDENCE SAINT JOSEPH
FOUNDATION, BURBANK

Stephen J. Dutka
Board Chair

Tina Johann
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Karl Keeler
Chief Executive, PSJMC
Chief Executive Los Angeles Valley Service Area

PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, EUREKA

Steve Kimberling
Board Chair

Heather Setton
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Michael Keleman  
Chief Executive, PRMH, PSJH

PROVIDENCE ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, ORANGE

Alex Ramirez, M.D.
Board Chair

Amy Daugherty
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Brian Helleland
Chief Executive, PSJH
Chief Executive, Orange County/High Desert Service Area

PROVIDENCE ST. JUDE MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

Mike Verity
Board Chair

Dub Drees
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Laura Ramos
Chief Executive, PSJMC

PROVIDENCE ST. MARY MEDICAL CENTER FOUNDATION

Margaret Curran
Board Chair

Nicole Orr
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Randy Castillo
Chief Executive, PSMMC

PROVIDENCE SANTA ROSA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION

Heather DeMarinis
Board Chair

Rebecca Kendall
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Donovan Taylor
Chief Administrative Officer, PSRMH

PROVIDENCE TARZANA
FOUNDATION

Lynne Zuckerman  
Board Chair

Matthew Rinnert
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Nick Lymberopoulos
Chief Executive, PCSTMC

QUEEN OF THE VALLEY
FOUNDATION

Jeff Streblow
Board Chair

Rachael Poer
President and Chief Philanthropy Officer

Scott Ciesielski
Chief Administrative Officer, QVMC

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Neighbors Helping Neighbors – 1: Event chair, John Koos, and St. Jude Memorial Foundation Board Chair, Scott Rojas, celebrate the event’s success. (March 2019)Neighbors Helping Neighbors – 1: Event chair, John Koos, and St. Jude Memorial Foundation Board Chair, Scott Rojas, celebrate the event’s success. (March 2019)
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