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

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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