Christine Mitchell
President & CEO
cmitchell@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2859
As President & CEO, Christine is responsible for the Foundation’s overall strategic direction and mission advancement. She leads the organization’s talent acquisition & development, and oversees the creation, implementation, and execution of the Foundation’s core fundraising programs. Reporting to the CKHAF Board of Directors, additional areas of oversight include governance, financial and legal compliance, risk management, and stakeholder relations. Christine champions a collaborative partnership with CKHA’s senior leadership team.
Melissa Hunter
Director of Development
mhunter@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2234
Melissa possesses a decade of experience in fundraising, with unique expertise in events, marketing, media relations, and relationship building. She is passionate about connecting donors’ interests with exciting and innovative community projects. Melissa has obtained a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) credential based on a wide range of criteria, including tenure in the profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement for not-for-profit organizations. In her role, Melissa leads and compliments the Foundation’s fundraising efforts in support of CKHA, with a particular focus on the ongoing Wallaceburg Site Redevelopment project.
Andrew DeBoer
Communications Manager
adeboer@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2219
Andrew oversees a wide variety of marketing and communications initiatives for CKHAF. This includes designing promotional materials, producing and distributing a variety of digital and print communications, managing the Foundation’s website and social media platforms, and much more.
Emily Demers
Finance Manager
edemers@ckha.on.ca 519-436-2538 x 2221 Emily’s role at CKHAF is to ensure accurate and timely reporting of the Foundation’s financial position using industry accepted accounting standards. She is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the organization using internal controls and strategic alignment of the operational budget to the shared goals of the organization.
Kylee Hamilton
Operations & Governance Manager
khamilton@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2223
Kylee provides administrative and fundraising support to the President & CEO, and serves as an administrative liaison to the Board of Directors. She coordinates all Board and Board committee meetings, and assists in maintaining governance policies of the Foundation.
Marianne Burke
Development Officer, Signature Events
mburke@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2209
Marianne is responsible for the planning and execution of all Foundation events and cultivating corporate partnerships. Marianne is passionate about relationship-building and raising awareness about the impact that philanthropy and community support has on local health care.
Tracy Oswald
Development Officer, Community Engagement
toswald@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2218
Tracy officially joined the Foundation family in March 2024, and is the perfect fit for her role as Development Officer, Community Engagement. With over 10 years' experience working alongside 3rd party events and local service clubs, she has developed a true passion for cultivating connections, fostering collaboration, and facilitating meaningful interactions that drive positive outcomes within the community.
Emily Sellner
Development Officer, Major Gifts
esellner@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2235
Emily (she/her) has a strong background in the philanthropic sector complemented by a Bachelor’s Degree in Gender and Equity Studies from Queen's University. Through her passion for philanthropy, Emily inspires giving through her unique donor-centered approach, transforming your philanthropic vision into meaningful, impactful change. As Development Officer, Major Gifts at CKHAF, Emily will help you unlock your giving potential to enable world-class healthcare in Chatham-Kent.
Jordan Shaw
Donor Relations Coordinator
jshaw4@ckha.on.ca
519-436-2538 x 2538
Jordan is an ambassador and first point-of-contact for the Foundation when supporters call in or visit our office in person. Her responsibilities include processing donations, issuing receipts and thank you letters, as well as a variety of other administrative tasks.