Women Leading Philanthropy
Women Leading Philanthropy at
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Women Leading Philanthropy (WLP) at Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is a dynamic group of community-driven women who are dedicated to creating significant advancements in healthcare. Through their support of innovative women's initiatives, WLP members play a vital role in driving positive change and improving patient care in the Central Zone.
Empowering Women for Change
United in their commitment to innovation and positive change, WLP members select and fund women's health initiatives that have a direct impact on patient care and shape the future of healthcare delivery. Together, members of the WLP program empower women to actively transform healthcare in our region, both now and in the future.
Join Women Leading Philanthropy
As a member, you'll have the opportunity to participate in three annual events: a Spring Symposium, a Fall Networking Social, and a Winter Formal. Your membership funds will support initiatives chosen by our members, contributing to meaningful improvements in patient care within the Central Zone. Make a difference and join WLP today!
Meet the Committee
Joanne Brisbois
Lab Manager
Red Deer Regional Hospital
Kaelyn Gillard Regional Public Affairs
Nova Chemicals
Trudy Leyden
Branch Manager
Servus Credit Union
Tammie Sorensen
VP Human Resources
Prime Boiler Services
Kyla Cameron
Branch Manager
Scotia Wealth Management
Holly Glassford
Superintendent
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ivy Parsons
Clinical Addiction Practice Lead, AHS AMH
Manon Therriault CEO
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation
Rachel Collin
Investment Associate
Scotia Wealth Management
Deena Kordt
Publisher, Podcaster
Divorce Magazine Canada
Donna Purcell
Lawyer
Donna Purcell QC Law
Kerri Tisdale President
Novamen Inc.
A Unique Philanthropic Approach
At Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, WLP represents a distinct and focused giving circle that embodies active participation and empowerment. This program actively engages donors in decision-making processes, fostering a collaborative environment where like-minded women of diverse backgrounds unite to effect change in healthcare. WLP is dedicated to supporting innovative women's health-care projects through engaged, collective, and active philanthropy. Donors of WLP have the opportunity to make a significant impact by directing their giving to this program through generous annual gifts or convenient monthly donations.
Connecting Donors and Healthcare Professionals
Through the WLP program, female philanthropists are directly connected with female physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals in the Central Zone. This connection enables them to support innovative initiatives and educational endeavors aimed at driving meaningful change and advancements in healthcare delivery.