Board of Directors

“Guelph is a wonderful city and an incredible home to my family. I am excited to be involved with the Foundation of GGH and its role in connecting our hospital and this amazing Guelph community ”

I am a Palestinian immigrant from Gaza. I am privileged to have come to Canada to attend Lester B Pearson College of the Pacific, a United World Collage. My time at Pearson further solidified the core values I believe in to this day: peace, international understanding and always striving to make a positive impact on…

The Guelph General Hospital is an important and highly valued cornerstone in our community. I am honoured to have the opportunity to work with the GGH Foundation as a Director on its board. 

“My family and I are grateful for the expert, compassionate care we have received from the doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff at Guelph General Hospital. I am delighted to support the Hospital and the Guelph community through my involvement with the Foundation board.” Organizations I served over a 30-year career as a fundraiser and promotions…

I was born and raised in the city of Guelph, as were my children, and have spent my entire career here and so it is very important for me to give back to this wonderful community that I call my home.  It is an honour to be a member of the GGH Foundation Board and…

“Giving back to the community is the best way to thank the community for everything it does. Helping out with FGGH as a Board member is an honour I take very seriously.”

It’s the unspoken actions that we perform that go the furthest.  It’s the doing and giving in the shadows without anyone noticing that is the most rewarding.

Marissa was recognized as the IIAC’s Top 40 Under 40 for investment industry professionals and was honoured with the Mayor’s Award for her volunteer and community efforts. She has also earned executive certificates from Wharton, Georgetown, Schulich and Harvard Business Schools.

“I am so excited to be a part of The Foundation Board and helping to communicate the Guelph General Hospital story to our community and province.  Working with our philanthropic partners to make an impact is so rewarding, and I am truly excited about all the opportunities that are in front of us.”

“It is an honour and privilege to join The Foundation of Guelph General Hospital Board of Directors. I am excited to serve in this stewardship role and firmly believe that working together with our generous donors and the dedicated Foundation team, we will continue to have a positive impact on patient care at GGH and…