Staff


Your gift offers more than just better health in our community

Staff


Your gift offers more than just better health in our community

Staff Team

Rhonda Cunningham

Chief Executive Officer

Rhonda joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation as a member of a small staff team in September 1995 and was appointed as the Executive Director in 1997, followed by her appointment to CEO in 2022. To date (2024), she has helped raise over $83 million in support of Northumberland Hills Hospital, including three successful capital campaigns... read more


Wendy Bridgman

Office and Data Coordinator

Wendy joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in July 2002 as the Executive Assistant. With over 25 years’ experience, Wendy provides front desk reception with her main responsibility to ensure donation receipts and thank you letters are issued in a timely fashion. Financial reporting and providing support to the Foundation staff team round... read more


Jennifer Gilmer

Manager, Communications and Philanthropy (Currently on Maternity Leave)

Jennifer Gilmer joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in September 2019. She coordinates the Foundation’s media relations program and is responsible for creating and distributing both internal and external communications pieces for a variety of audiences across both digital and print platforms. She is driven to inspire the community to... read more


Katie Ito

Communications and Special Events Coordinator

Katie Ito joined the Foundation in November 2025 as the Communications and Special Events Coordinator. Katie supports the planning, development, and delivery of print, digital, social and multimedia communications to build both internal and external awareness of the Foundation, special events and key projects. Katie also assists in the events and community... read more


Courtney Ker

Interim Events Specialist

Courtney Ker joined the Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation in March 2025 as the Interim Events Specialist. She is an experienced Events Specialist with expertise in event coordination, marketing, and community engagement. Skilled in logistics, sponsorships, and social media, she excels at creating impactful events and fostering community connections.... read more