St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation
We care about our community. We know you do too.
Together, with the support of generous community members like you, we provide exceptional medical care to your family, friends and neighbors right here in Northwest Washington, close to home, in familiar and nurturing surroundings.
You can see the strength of your investment in the father who triumphs over a debilitating stroke… the grandmother whose mobility is restored following a joint replacement surgery… the family of the precious newborn who faced life-threatening complications but now truly thrives. Your giving makes these miracles happen every day.
Because of your support, outstanding care is possible for our community.
The Power of Community
Gifts from the community allow us to offer a helping hand to vulnerable patients when they need it the most—and that uplifts us all.
Your generosity embodies the power of philanthropy and the power of community to create greater hope and healing in the lives of our loved ones, neighbors and friends.
Support St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation
Give Online
Your support of the foundation helps to ensure our continued ability to care for patients in this time of unprecedented need.
Honor Excellent Care
You can choose to honor a special physician, nurse, or caregiver who made a positive impact on your patient experience or that of a loved one.
Planned Giving
When you include PeaceHealth Foundations in your estate plan, your generosity supports good health, prevention and community well-being.
PeaceHealth Receives $50M Gift:
The largest in organization's 130-year history
Thank you to Peter H. Paulsen for helping build the future of healthcare.
Foundation Staff
Amber Asbjornsen
Amber Asbjornsen is Chief Philanthropy Officer, Northwest network, having joined PeaceHealth in 2023. Amber leads the fundraising team and both foundations’ board of directors in creating new sources of funding to ensure that patients receive the highest quality of care. She also works with senior leadership to raise funds that align with the organization’s strategic goals and Mission.
Amber provides philanthropy leadership to the network development staff and the volunteer boards for PeaceHealth St. Joseph, United General and Ketchikan foundations. Amber works closely with providers and key leaders to build upon the culture of gratitude in the Northwest network.
Amber comes to PeaceHealth after 19 years in development positions of increasing responsibility at Western Washington University (WWU) in Bellingham. Most recently, Amber was WWU’s senior director of development, closely working with university leaders to centralize the fundraising efforts and create a structured team to achieve the university’s fundraising goals.
Amber moved from Reno, Nevada to attend WWU where she earned her bachelor’s degree in English. She lives in Bellingham and enjoys outdoor activities with her family.
Board of Directors
Officers
Jason Stoane, MD, MBA, FACR
Donna Inglis
Janise Rands
Michelle VanDellen, CPA
Directors
Derek Buse
Jane Carten
Eileen Coughlin
Vivek Gopal
John Huntley
Frank Imhof
Lynnette Jensen
Chet Kenoyer
John MacGregor, MD
Ward Naviaux, MD
Christopher Newell, MD
Charles Prosper
Charles brings nearly 30 years of healthcare experience to PeaceHealth, holding roles of increasing management and executive-level responsibility in healthcare settings ranging from small community hospitals to large, tertiary care facilities. A service-oriented leader who advocates for innovation, Charles is highly skilled in building and maintaining relationships with caregivers, providers and the community. While dedicated to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center, Charles also provides regional oversight for PeaceHealth United General and Peace Island Medical Centers. Prior to joining PeaceHealth, Charles served as chief executive officer of Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland, California, a multi-campus hospital enterprise, part of Sutter Health, based in Sacramento.
Keila Torres
Robert Tull
Scott Whitman