Executive Leadership

VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation is led by a senior management team of dedicated professionals with a passion for advancing health care in BC through the power of philanthropy.

Angela Chapman

President & CEO

Vanessa Abaya

Sr. Vice President, Philanthropy & Campaign

Cathy Helliwell

Vice-President, Organizational Performance & Partnerships

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Vani Visva

Sr. Vice-President, Finance and Operations

Shauna Grinke

Vice-President, People & Organizational Effectiveness

Liza Jerome

Sr. Vice-President, Community Giving & Engagement

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Audited Financials and Annual Reports

Explore our audited financial statements and annual reports to see how we manage and utilize donations to drive health care innovation.

Audited Financials

Meet the Dedicated Teams Behind Our Success

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Who we are

Advancing Health Care Through Philanthropy

At VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, we are dedicated to shaping the future of health care in BC through the power of philanthropy. Our mission is to enable better patient care and outcomes by partnering with donors and health care providers.

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