
About Us
We believe every member of our community deserves easy access to exceptional health care at ZSFG.

That’s why we opened our doors in 1993, inspired by the valiant efforts of ZSFG caregivers, and driven by a purpose to provide support for public health wherever it’s needed—in the lab, the clinic, and the community.
For nearly thirty years, the partnership between the Foundation and ZSFG has reflected the spirit and values that define San Francisco. Equity. Compassion. Respect. And a commitment to care for everyone in our city, including the most vulnerable.
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Public health depends on health care equity.

We understand this now more than ever, so we stand behind the people delivering on that promise—funding special projects, ongoing education, and whole-person care initiatives that go beyond the bandage.
We’re proud to help the people who heal people, supporting ZSFG caregivers in their aim to provide the very best care to all who walk through their doors.

Our Mission:
The San Francisco General Hospital Foundation supports and funds excellence in patient care and innovation at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (ZSFG) because we believe in equity, access, and quality health care for all.
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Make a commitment to public health.
No matter how you give, your generosity will have an immediate impact—and a lasting effect—on equity and access to public health in San Francisco.
Donate now, or connect with us to learn more about how you can get involved.
Our Values Drive Everything We Do.

A Legacy of Community
With strong roots in the community, we go where we’re needed most, tackling San Francisco’s toughest public health challenges. Founded by volunteers, we maintain a tenacious spirit. We rally support, providing ways to give. And to take action.

Championing Health Equity
Fiercely proud of ZSFG’s history, we celebrate the hospital’s role as a leader in providing equitable health care as a human right. We support hospital workers in their mission to give every patient the lifesaving and life-affirming care they need and deserve—with dignity and respect.

On-the-Ground Innovation
We know it takes hands-on action, not just theory or research, to tackle San Francisco’s toughest public health challenges. This is why we deliver innovative whole-person care initiatives that directly address the city’s most urgent needs.

About our city’s public hospital.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center is a public community hospital and the only Level 1 trauma center in San Francisco and northern San Mateo counties. Dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our entire community, ZSFG provides world-class care for all the people of San Francisco, regardless of ability to pay or immigration status.
With a nearly 150-year history of caring for our city, the Foundation has always proudly supported innovative and compassionate public health at ZSFG. Through the Heart of our City Campaign, the Foundation raised $143 million to fund key projects for the state-of-the-art hospital and level-1 trauma center we rely upon today.
Our Team
Board of Directors

Janis MacKenzie
Board Chair

Melissa Chadwick-Dunn
Board Treasurer

Robert Turley
Board Secretary

Pamela Baer
Lifetime Director

George H. Clyde
Lifetime Director

Judy Guggenhime
Lifetime Director

Simone Balch

Howard Chi

Andrew Clark

Susan P. Ehrlich, MD, MPP

Rodney A. Fong

Alfonso Felder

Suzanne Giraudo, PhD

Kimberley Goode

Cristina Huezo

Hemal Kanzaria, MD MSc

Matthew Kinsella

Jenna Lim

Allan E. Low

James D. Marks, MD, PhD

Andrew McCollum

Elizabeth Minick

Ellen Magnin Newman

Candace Sue

Janet Wojcicki, PhD, MPH
Foundation Staff

Kim Meredith
Chief Executive Officer

Gerry Chow
Chief Financial Officer

Jen Wylegala
Chief Development Officer

Paul Rose
Chief External Relations and Communications Officer

Saeed Mirfattah
Chief of Staff

Alice He
Assistant Controller

Allison Arden
Director of Development, Major and Individual Gifts

Melissa Moore
Director of Development, Institutional & Corporate Giving

Jenna Casey
Director of Communications

Quinn King
Associate Director, Development Operations

Tiffany Liu
Associate Director, Grants and Program

Elaine Robertson
Associate Director of Events

Catherine Homsey
Major Gifts Officer – Capital Campaign

David Yu
Senior Accountant and Financial Analyst

Henry Fung
Annual Fund Manager

Beth Ferreira
Gift Compliance Manager

Marissa Filice
Database and Donor Information Manager

Aileen Flores
Senior Development Associate

Kaeya Patel
Marketing and Communications Associate

Alyssa Angeles
Staff Accountant

Iliana Medina
Office Coordinator