ST. CATHARINES, ON – Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Kristina Manzi as Executive Director.
“Kristina is a passionate leader who is committed to supporting the evolving needs of Hotel Dieu Shaver. Since joining the team in 2018, she has developed a robust skill set to lead us to new heights. Her enthusiasm is inspiring” – Rick Mauro, Chair of the Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation Board of Directors.
Throughout Kristina’s 15-year career in healthcare fundraising, she has held numerous leadership roles, ranging from marketing & events to operations and development. In 2018, Kristina joined the Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation team with a focus on fundraising and community giving. During her time at the Foundation she has cultivated strong relationships with donors and community organizations, while making a meaningful commitment to furthering the mission of HDS Foundation.
“Every day I have the privilege of sharing with our donors the incredible work of the amazing team at Hotel Dieu Shaver. Their dedication to providing exceptional care to the residents of Niagara Region is truly inspiring,” says Kristina Manzi. “This is an exciting time for HDS and I am honoured to work alongside our board, volunteers and Foundation Team to make a difference in the lives of our patients on their rehabilitation journey.”
Under Kristina’s leadership, Hotel Dieu Shaver Foundation is poised to embark on its next phase of fundraising for the proposed Rehabilitation Bed Expansion Project. As Niagara’s only rehabilitation hospital, HDS Foundation raises the critical funds needed for patient care equipment and specialty rehabilitation programs. Driven by a mission to restore health, rebuild lives, and renew hope, Hotel Dieu Shaver is proud to treat more than 1,100 inpatients and see more than 25,000 outpatients every year, reaching the highest level of patient outcomes and restoration of quality of life.