VHHA
FOUNDATION
Virginia’s hospital and health care philanthropic resource, is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all Virginians.
Our Approach
VHHA Foundation supports collaboration, research, and education in health care. We are on a mission to work with our hospital and health care partners to improve the overall health and well-being of the communities they serve and to be a guiding light on the road to a safer, more inclusive, and accessible health care system.
Whether working to further the education of our health care workforce, seeking resources to turn into meaningful industry investments, or connecting with business leaders in support of specific health issues, VHHA Foundation knows our work means more when it happens alongside colleagues and partners.
OUR HISTORY
VHHA Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit affiliate of the Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association, with a focus on improving the health of all Virginians through collaboration, research, and education. The Foundation supports VHHA and its members through programming, funding, and shared strategic goals for a healthy Virginia.
The Foundation’s work supports VHHA’s Strategic Plan as set forth by the Association Board of Directors:
Improving Access to Care
Continuing to Improve Health Care Safety, Quality, and Service
Promoting a Vibrant, High-Value Health Care System
Advancing Population Health
OUR TEAM
Kelly Cannon
CEO
804-297-3547
kcannon@vhha.com
Amy Crawford, MSW
Director of Grant Operations
804-965-1216
acrawford@vhha.com
Adrianne Hill, MSHEP
CHW Program Manager
804-965-1223
ahill@vhha.com
Mary Brandenburg
Director of Population Health
804-965-1221
mbrandenburg@vhha.com
Lara D’Antonio, MHDS
Director of Clinical Research Navigation
804-965-5722
ldantonio@vhha.com
Ashley Xavier, MPA
Director of Violence Intervention Initiatives
804-965-1208
axavier@vhha.com
Tia Gray
Program Coordinator
804-965-1350
tgray@vhha.com
Chelsea Graham
Grants Finance and Database Manager
804 297-3540
cgraham@vhha.com
Foundation Leadership
Sean Connaughton
President and CEO
Virginia Hospital & Healthcare
Association
Dr. Mike Dacey
CEO
Riverside
Michael Elliott
COO
VCU Health
Mark Nantz
President and CEO
Valley Health
Dr. William Lunn
President
HCA Healthcare Capital Division
Joanne Inman
President
Sentara Leigh Hospital
Eric Deaton
Executive VP and COO
Ballad Health
Dr. Michael P. McDemmont
President & CEO
Mary Washington Healthcare