Our People

Together, we're transforming healthcare

Executive Leadership

Calgary Health Foundation’s executive team sets the strategy and course for the organization. Their unrelenting passion and unparalleled experience drives the foundation’s current and future success.
Murray Sigler
President & CEO
Paul Rossmann
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Michael Birnie
Vice President & Chief Technology Officer
Rebecca Bowman
Vice President, Philanthropy & Chief Development Officer
Delcie Eldred
Vice President, People & Culture
James McCurdy
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Kathryn Wanvig
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Philanthropy

Heather Innes
Director, Community Engagement & Donor Relations
Cicely Patrick
Director, Development & Campaigns
Deanne Guest
Manager, Annual Giving
Blair Nicholls
Manager, Legacy Giving
Sandra Clough
Community Engagement Coordinator
Amber Dujay
Senior Advisor, Volunteer Engagement
Jennifer Head
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Charlotte Howe
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Karen Kaufmann
Philanthropy Advisor, Annual Giving
Kelly MacDonald
Philanthropy Advisor, Legacy Giving
Candice McCarthy
Philanthropy Advisor - Sites
Chelsey McNeil
Senior Philanthropy Advisor
Sarah Mehus
Senior Advisor, Donor Relations
Laurel Williams
Philanthropy Advisor
Kristen Wynne DeCoste
Senior Advisor, Events

Communications & Marketing

Shannon MacMillan
Director, Communications
Ashley Oakley
Communications Advisor
Kendra Horosko
Senior Communications Advisor
Jason Lavoie
Senior Graphic Designer
Kimberley McNeil
Senior Communications Advisor
Ramina Shlah
Digital Communications Advisor

Administration, Finance, and IT

Christiana Armeniakou
Senior Director, Project Funding
Gord Austin
Manager, Pipeline & Research
Ghada Sadden
Manager, Gift Processing
Tammy-Jo Ashton
Receptionist
Debbie Brown
Executive Assistant
Ashley Burnett
Data Analyst/ Researcher
Leah MacNeil
Administrative Assistant
Arpan Mann
Accounts Payable & Disbursements Advisor
Kaitlin Mondeville
Data Coordinator
Heather Neis
Senior Accountant
Gizela Jastrzebski
Gift Processor
Robert Schilling
IT/Database Administrator
Beulah Uzonwa
Project Funding Coordinator

Board of Directors & Volunteers

Calgary Health Foundation is fueled by people who are committed to ensuring our community has access to the best possible health outcomes. Made up of outstanding local leaders, our Board of Directors leverage their professional expertise to provide the Calgary Health Foundation with the leadership and guidance necessary for us to fulfill our mission.
Rob Peabody
Board Chair

Kathy Hnatiuk
Vice Chair

Dr. Chris Eagle
Chair of Funding Oversight Committee

Roderick McKay
Chair of Finance & Auditing Committee

David Routledge
Chair of Governance Committee

Iveta Andreeva


Dr. Mark Anselmo


Kirk Bailey


Nancy Calvin


Kate Fischer


Brianna Guenther


Dr. Richard Hu


Amanda Kousinioris


Tricia Leadbeater


Eda Libin


Catherine MacNeill


Ann McCaig
Chair Emeritus
Sandy Edmonstone
Past Chair

Site Councils

The Calgary Health Foundation is currently recruiting volunteers to join our Site Fund Development Councils. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Sandra Clough at sandra.clough@calgaryhealthfoundation.ca.

Fund Development Councils

Fund Development Councils raise funds in support of advancing health care in Calgary and beyond. Fund Development Councils at the sites raise funds for the Calgary Health Foundation in supporting breakthroughs and innovation at each acute care site and the Calgary Zone. Volunteers develop new relationships with the donor community and AHS site personnel. As key volunteer ambassadors, members raise public awareness about the Calgary Health Foundation (CHF) mission to advance care, wellness, and research through active fundraising including and not limited to, identifying potential donors, soliciting, and thanking donors.

Foothills Medical Centre

Robert Peabody
Council Chair
Brianna Guenther
Vice Chair
Caroline Barham

Dr. James Eisner

Amanda Ovaici

Michael Suddes

Shawna Syverson

Peter Lougheed Centre

Iveta Andreeva
Council Chair
Victoria MacLean Reade

Rosalee Sears-Ford

Nicholas Thain

Dr. Meghan Vlasschaert

Rockyview General

Nancy Calvin
Council Chair
Laila Adam

Jana Ambrogiano

Anastasia Columbos

Kyla Craig

Stuart Libin

David Warkentin

Dr. Misty Watson

South Health Campus

Alain Boileau

Shannon Darragh

Dr. Colin Del Castilho

Jillian Dickson

Virginia Meyer

Balwant Singh

Michelle Strom

Honourary Patrons

Every donor and donation has the power to transform lives. We celebrate individuals who have made significant impacts through their contributions, dedication and long-standing support of the Calgary Health Foundation as Honourary Patrons.

John Armstrong, QC
2014
Alex Cummings
2016
Barry Davy
2020
Sandy Edmonstone
2024
Dr. Chen Fong
2019
Betty Gourlay
2014
Kevin Gregor
2015
Tim Hamilton
2015
Phyllis Kane
2014
Jack MacLeod
2014
M. Ann McCaig
2019
Bud McCaig
2014
Cynthia Moore
2022
Patricia Moore
2022
Sherrold Moore
2019
Gerald Pittman, QC
2014
Bill Sembo
2022
Don Taylor
2024
Steve Wilson
2016
Peter Valentine
2017
Dr. Sid Viner

Murray Sigler

President & CEO

Murray Sigler is the President & CEO of the Calgary Health Foundation, having joined in November 2022.

In his role, he works alongside the leadership of the provincial health system, Alberta Health Services, and the Government of Alberta’s Ministry of Health to ensure that the best healthcare and outcomes across Calgary are the standard for Albertans.

Murray brings a wealth of expertise across multiple sectors and has a passion for community growth and healthcare development.

Prior to joining the Foundation, Mr. Sigler served as interim President & CEO of Calgary Chamber of Commerce from August 2020 to July 2021. From 2016 until 2020, he held the position of CEO and, later, as Executive Advisor with Sport Calgary, the volunteer non-profit society representing sport in the City of Calgary.

From 2009 to June 2016, Murray was President of Axia FibreNet and its subsidiary companies. He also served as Managing Director of the Government of Alberta’s UK Office from July 2005 to 2009. Prior to that he had an extensive career in the aviation industry, including as President and COO of Canadian Airlines International, CEO of Canadian Regional Airlines and initial President and CEO of Winnipeg Airports Authority.

Today, Murray invests his volunteer time in building community as the Founding Board Chair of Sport for Calgary Foundation, as well as serving as Governance Chair for KidSport Calgary and Flames Sports Entertainment Bank. He is also the Board Chair for Lindsay Park Sport Society, overseeing operations for the MNP Community & Sport Centre, and serves on the Board at The Glencoe Club, Glencoe Golf and Country Club, and Alberta’s History and Heroes Foundation. He is an honorary lifetime member of the Canada/UK Chamber of Commerce.

He holds degrees in Arts and Law from the University of Alberta and is an active member of the Law Society of Alberta and a graduate of Harvard University’s Graduate School of Business in the Advanced Management Program.

In April 2022, Murray was honoured by the Calgary Chamber of Commerce as the recipient of its Sherrold Moore Award, bestowed annually upon a long-standing Chamber member whose character embodies the true essence of community, volunteerism and humble dedication to the community.

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