Foundation News

VNA Foundation has long benefited from the contributions of graduate student interns in fields including social work, psychology, and public health. We’re pleased to share reflections from one of our current interns, Gabrielle Butler. As a Master of Social Work […]

We are thrilled to announce that Priyanka D. Reddy, MD, MPH is joining the VNA team as our new Program Officer. Priyanka will be joining VNA in early May. She brings with her a wealth of experience gained from a […]

To be more mindful of our grantee partners’ limited capacity during these challenging times and to respond more proactively to community needs, VNA Foundation will be pausing our open letter of intent (LOI) process for the remainder of this fiscal […]

As a recent MPH graduate from UIC, my internship experience at the VNA Foundation has been the perfect launchpad for my public health career. I gained essential experience through data analysis and community engagement. I used my education to help […]

For many years VNA Foundation has made maternal and child health a funding priority. When in 2022 the decision was made to continue and expand this commitment, VNA board and staff felt it would be beneficial to formally evaluate the […]

VNA Foundation is excited to welcome Jane Western as its newest Board Member. Jane received a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from St. Olaf College, and a Master of Business Administration from Northwestern University Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Jane […]

Dear Friends, Those of you who saw VNA Foundation’s recent FY 2024 Grantmaking Report know that earlier this year we participated in two external assessments of our grantmaking efforts. One of those assessments was conducted by Davidoff Strategy and included […]

VNA Foundation is excited to welcome two new Board Members who will begin their three-year terms on July 1, 2024: Brian Egwele is the Managing Director and Founder of Egwele & Company, an independent boutique investment bank providing financial and strategic advisory […]

From left to right: Rob DiLeonardi, Rachel Baird, new Senior Program Officer and Director of Community Engagement, Alma Rodriguez, Claudia Baier, and Ann Swenson. After 21 years at VNA Foundation, Claudia Baier, VNA’s Senior Program Officer and Director of Community […]

The VNA Foundation staff and Board of Directors are thrilled to share that Alma Rodriguez has accepted the role of Senior Program Officer and Director of Community Engagement. Alma will be joining VNA in early November prior to Claudia Baier’s […]