After a 32-year career as Executive Director of the CGH Health Foundation, Joan Hermes will be retiring in June. Assuming the leadership role will be long-time Foundation staffer Amanda Blaine.
Most recently, Blaine has served as Development Officer, handling contributions and donor outreach, managing special events and the campaign fundraising teams, overseeing the volunteer corps, and creating marketing materials
The Foundation has grown from raising $7,000 in the first Annual Appeal in 1990 to receiving gifts of nearly $580,000 in the last campaign. Sixteen programs are funded currently.
Known for bridging gaps in healthcare for the past 37 years, the Foundation Board, staff and donors have created, managed and funded over 30 major projects.
