PeaceHealth names Heather McEvoy Chief Philanthropy Officer for Vancouver and Longview communities

VANCOUVER, Wash. — PeaceHealth has named Heather McEvoy, MBA, as Chief Philanthropy Officer for its Vancouver and Longview communities.

In this leadership role, McEvoy will lead philanthropy strategy and operations for PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation and PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center Foundation. She will work closely with foundation boards, executive leaders, clinicians, caregivers, community partners and donors to advance philanthropic priorities that strengthen care for patients and families across Southwest Washington.

“Heather brings a powerful combination of strategic fundraising experience, community understanding and Mission-centered leadership,” shared Anne Rasmussen, System Vice President, Chief Philanthropy Officer. “Her ability to build trusted partnerships with boards, donors, clinicians and caregivers will help PeaceHealth continue advancing philanthropic support for the needs of our Vancouver and Longview communities.”

McEvoy is an accomplished philanthropy leader with more than 25 years of experience leading major and principal gift programs, comprehensive campaigns, corporate and foundation relations, donor engagement strategies and high-performing teams across healthcare and education. Since joining PeaceHealth, she has served as Director of Philanthropy for PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation, helping lead and support donor engagement, campaign strategy and philanthropic priorities across the community.

Her leadership has contributed to the success of Healthcare Reimagined, a comprehensive campaign that raised over $74 million and exceeded its goal by nearly 20 percent. In her PeaceHealth role, she has also strengthened partnerships with executives, clinicians, caregivers, foundation board members and donors to advance shared priorities. 

“I am honored to continue serving PeaceHealth in this expanded role and deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with our foundation boards, caregivers, clinicians, donors and community leaders in Vancouver and Longview,” McEvoy shared. “Philanthropy is rooted in trust, shared purpose and community impact. I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place and advancing meaningful, Mission-centered work that strengthens care for patients and families across Southwest Washington.”

McEvoy holds a Master of Business Administration from George Fox University and a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Michigan State University. Her career includes philanthropy and advancement leadership roles with Portland State University Foundation, Legacy Health/Randall Children’s Hospital Foundation, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation and La Salle Catholic College Preparatory.

About PeaceHealth: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a nonprofit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, nearly 3,200 physicians and clinicians, more than 160 clinics and nine medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.

About PeaceHealth Foundations: PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a non-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon and Alaska. Since 1890, PeaceHealth has been guided by a Mission of healing and compassion. Today, PeaceHealth Foundations carry forward that legacy — powered by philanthropy and grounded in community. As the philanthropic partner to PeaceHealth’s nine medical centers and more than 160 clinics, we help expand access, advance technology and empower caregivers to provide exceptional and compassionate care. Every gift ensures that outstanding care continues to reach families, friends and neighbors throughout the Northwest. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of the founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission. Discover the impact of philanthropy at peacehealth.org/foundation.