South Shore Health & Educational Foundation Staff

The staff of South Shore Health & Educational Foundation is composed of:

	Paul Taylor, senior vice president/advancement 781-624-8750, paul_taylor@sshosp.org Paul has devoted his career to advancing health care, joining South Shore Hospital in 1991. Since then, he has helped our Foundation become a significant force in generating support for our hospital's mission. Paul previously was corporate vice president of Yale University-affiliated The Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven for 18 years. He is a graduate of Central Connecticut State University.
	Kevin Courtney, executive director 781-624-8516, kevin_courtney@sshosp.org Kevin has more than 20 years of extensive experience and success in fund-raising, joining South Shore Hospital in 2006. Kevin is a graduate of Marietta College
	William Ingraham, director/capital giving 781-624-4036, william_ingraham@sshosp.org After 25 years in high-tech marketing, Bill was director of development for an educational organization. He has been a member of the Foundation since 1998. He earned a BA at Tufts University, and an MBA from the Wharton School of Finance, University of Pennsylvania.
	Michael Rogers, senior philanthropy officer 781-624-8847, michael_rogers@sshosp.org Michael joined the Foundation in 2002, after serving as director of development at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. He has a BA from Providence College and an MA from Emerson College.
	Barbara Vejvoda, senior philanthropy officer 781-624-8403, barbara_vejvoda@sshosp.org Following her assignment as director of development at Massachusetts College of Art, Barbara joined the Foundation in February 2005. Her education includes a BS from the University of Massachusetts.
	Gail Bork, philanthropy officer 781-624-8194, gail_bork@sshosp.org Gail joined the Foundation in March 2009 following a career in non-profit fundraising, community action and broadcasting. She earned an MA in Communications from Brooklyn College.
	Donna Driscoll, planned giving philanthropy officer 781-624-8142, donna_driscoll@sshosp.org Following her roles serving as a senior vice president of Wachovia Bank, Donna joined the Foundation in January 2009. Prior to Wachovia, she had also served a vice president at both Citigroup and Fidelity Investments. Donna is a certified financial planner with licenses in health and life insurance, Series 7,63 and 65.
	Evelyn Nelson, philanthropy officer 781-624-8169, evelyn_nelson@sshosp.org Evy joined the Foundation in 2007. She brings nearly 20 years experience in International corporate sales and business development. Most recently she was a vice president for strategic accounts for Steeltrace Corporation in Dublin, Ireland. Evy has a BA from the University of New Hampshire and has completed post-secondary studies at Boston University.
	Haley Gilroy, philanthropy officer 781-624-4061, haley_gilroy@sshosp.org Haley joined the Foundation in October 2009. She has a diverse background in fundraising, most recently working for the Indiana University School of Medicine raising money for the Department of Surgery. Haley is a graduate of Providence College.
	Susanne Griffin, BSN, Foundation clinical liaison 781-624-8028, Susanne_Griffin@sshosp.org Susanne joined the Foundation in 2008, after 23 years as a South Shore Hospital nurse working in the pediatric emergency program and Special Care Nursery. She began her career at Children's Hospital, Boston. She earned degrees from both Curry College and Laboure College.
	Elizabeth Lynch, donor relations manager 781-624-8174, elizabeth_lynch@sshosp.org Beth joined the Foundation in 2007. She served more than a decade as an executive with public relations firms in Boston and Washington, DC. Beth earned a BA from The American University.
	Devon Young, philanthropy coordinator 781-624-8032, devon_young@sshosp.org Devon joined the Foundation in 2008. Prior to working at the Foundation, she served as research assistant intern at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital.
	Colette Lauretto, Foundation coordinator 781-624-8225, colette_lauretto@sshosp.org Colette began her career at South Shore Hospital in our Information Systems division in 1986. She is primarily responsible for coordinating the office and managing our 130,000-name database. She earned a BA from Bridgewater State College.
	Patricia (Trisha) Shields, Foundation coordinator 781-624-8302, patricia_shields@sshosp.org Joining the staff in 2002, Trisha was responsible for assuring that the $3-$4 million worth of checks received each year were properly deposited and posted. As coordinator, she also assists with special projects, including research.
	Jennifer Cohen, philanthropy and electronic media coordinator 781-624-8392, jennifer_cohen@sshosp.org Jennifer joined South Shore Hospital in September 2009. She spent the previous decade as a reporter and producer at television stations in Boston, Providence, and elsewhere around the country. Jennifer is a graduate of Brown University.
	Joanne Clegg Bisson, Foundation assistant 781-624-8573, joanne_clegg@sshosp.org Joanne joined the Foundation team in 2005 after 20 years in accounting at national corporations. She is responsible for posting and acknowledging gifts.
	Dawn Nevarez, Foundation assistant 781-624-8925, dawn_nevarez@sshosp.org Dawn joined the Foundation in March 2009. She previously served in the Air Force, handling responsibilities in Airfield Operations Management. Dawn received her Associates of Science degree from Colorado Technical University.
	Sarah Staunton, Secretary 781-624-8148, sarah_staunton@sshosp.org Sarah joined the Foundation in February 2009 as a Foundation Assistant. She previously worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and State Street Bank. Sarah earned her BA from Regis College.

Members of the Foundation staff can be reached by individual phone numbers, the general number, 781-624-8600, or by fax at 781-624-4269.