About Us:
Foundation Staff
Please let us know how we may be of service:
- Call us at 519.372.3925, fax us at 519.372.3950
- Visit us on the main level of the hospital, just east of Central Registration
Meet Our Staff
Amy McKinnon, CEO
Amy joined the Foundation in June, 2017. She comes from the Toronto General and Western Hospital Foundation where she has worked as Director, Development Research & Strategic Analysis and Privacy Officer. During her tenure with TG&WHF Amy held the position of interim Director of Major Gifts.
Amy started her fundraising career with the Vancouver General & UBC Hospital Foundation before returning to Ontario and joining the Royal Ontario Museum’s team during their $270 million capital campaign.
Amy grew up in Amberley and is excited to return to her roots and family and support the community she calls home. She recently relocated to Georgian Bluffs with her husband James.
Shelby Grahlman, Foundation Coordinator
Shelby navigates our OSRHF office from the front desk, where she provides assistance to donors, volunteers, community members and Board members. Shelby also oversees our administrative and receipting needs, and manages our external vendor program. Prior to joining the Foundation, Shelby worked as an Administrative Assistant for the Executive Team at GBHS.
Whether you need assistance with making a donation or have another inquiry, feel free to contact her.
Miranda McSorley, Foundation Associate, Community Giving
Miranda oversees OSRHF’s community giving initiatives including our direct mail program, support report publications, and social media. Additionally, Miranda helps guide our donor stewardship program, and provides support for special events and third party events. Prior to joining the OSRHF team, Miranda worked in the food insecurity sector in the community of Orillia, and at a National based office in Toronto.
Tiffany Robbins, Development Associate
Tiffany is responsible for raising funds for the Foundation through a variety of initiatives, including special events such as the annual Golf Tournament. Previous to joining the OSRHF team, Tiffany was responsible for generating funds through the special events portfolio at Bruce Peninsula Health Services Foundation in Wiarton.
For event related questions:
Willard VanderPloeg, Charitable Giving Advisor
Willard is now working as Charitable Giving Advisor to promote legacy giving and assist donors in planning Will bequests and other special gifts in support of GBHS hospitals in Centre Grey, Meaford, Owen Sound, Southampton, Wiarton and Lion’s Head. Willard worked as Development Officer for OSRHF from 2002 through 2017, raising funds through the Foundation’s planned and major gifts programs and maintains its Caring for Tomorrow Endowment Fund. Willard has more than 25 years experience in the charitable sector and in estate & gift planning. He is a long time member of the Canadian Association of Gift Planners.
