As advocates for the Royal Alexandra Hospital, the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation's volunteer Board of Directors engages the community in meaningful philanthropy that will support the priority needs of the hospital, new research and advancements in care, and improve the lives of our patients and their families.
2023-2024 Board of Directors
Dan Lefaivre, FCPA, FCMA, ICD.D
Chair
George Coon, FCPA, FCMA, ICD.D, CFPPast-Chair
Director, Northern Alberta and Territories, Royal Bank of Canada
Dr. Bill Anderson, B.Sc, M.D., FRCP(C), FCARMedical Director, Alberta Health Services
Dr. Rustom Appoo, D.MDOwner & Managing Partner, Queen Street Dental
Dianne BalonVice-President, Government – Alberta Blue Cross
Sandra L. Hawes, K.C.Partner – Miller Thomson LLP
Sally Banek, CPA, CMAAssociate Vice President, Financial Services, MacEwan University
Paavo Montandon, BA, CIP, CRMAlain MooreManager, Marketing and Branding, Pathways Alliance
Carlie Persson, CPA, CAPartner, Risk Assurance Services, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Victoria BurgessSenior Private Banking Advisor, ATB
Fausto Franceschi, K.C.Managing Partner, Dentons
Dr. Radha Chari, MD, FRCSC, CHEChair Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (retired)
Justin ArcherPartner, Berlin Communications
Bhupinder Lalh
Lisa Diamond
Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation Staff Representatives
Sharlene Rutherford, B.PA, MBA
President & Chief Executive Officer
Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation
Kelsea Laurence
Executive Associate and Board Liaison Officer
Royal Alexandra Hospital Representatives
Dr. Colin Peterson, MD, CCFP(EM), FCFP
Facility Medical Director, Royal Alexandra Hospital
Janie Clink
Senior Operating Officer, Royal Alexandra Hospital & Sturgeon Community Hospital
Patrons
Mary Jo & The Late William K. Robbins
Dale Sheard
Honourary Patrons
Her Honour the Honourable
Salma Lakhani AOE, B.Sc., LLD (hon)
&
His Honour, Dr. Zaheer Lakhani
CM MBChB FRCPC FACP FACC FRCP (London)