St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation

Anne Rasmussen is Chief Development Officer, Northwest. Since joining PeaceHealth in 2012, she has led 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. Anne works with senior leadership to raise funds that align with the organization’s strategic goals and Mission.

Anne received her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communication and has a secondary major in Public Administration from the University of Montana. She recently obtained her master’s in business administration, with an emphasis in healthcare, from Western Governors University. Anne is also a Certified Fundraising Executive and a recent graduate of the Health Systems Philanthropy Leadership Group Fellows Program. She is a board member of the Whatcom County Chamber of Commerce and a delegate of University of Montana Alumni House of Delegates.

Anne has a passion for health and wellness and serving her community. This passion led her to PeaceHealth, and her leadership role in philanthropic development, in a very nontraditional route. Before joining PeaceHealth, Anne worked for the YMCA of the Twin Cities in Minneapolis, Minnesota, as the facility program manager for a 10,000 member branch, where she oversaw the marketing and membership development program, as well as the fitness and aquatic center. After moving home to Bellingham, Anne served two fortune 500 companies as an account director for Toolhouse Design. She also spent many years working for two different technology-based education companies, collaborating with educators to integrate technology into the classroom.

Anne makes the most of living in Whatcom County by enjoying all of the outdoor recreation opportunities our community has to offer! Her favorite pastimes are trail running, road biking and golfing.