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 healthcare 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 counites. 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
Janis MacKenzie
Board Chair
Charles Charnas
Board Secretary
Melissa Chadwick-Dunn
Board Treasurer
Pamela Baer
Lifetime Director
George H. Clyde
Lifetime Director
Judy Guggenhime
Lifetime Director
Deborah Anderson Bialis
Maria Ansari, MD
Simone Balch
John H. Bell
Howard Chi
Andrew Clark
Susan P. Ehrlich, MD, MPP
Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH
Hemal Kanzaria, MD MSc
Suzanne Giraudo, PhD
Kimberley Goode
Schuyler Hudak
Matthew Kinsella
Jenna Lim
Neda Ratanawongsa MD, MPH
Michael Macbryde
James D. Marks, MD, PhD
Andrew McCollum
Theodore Miclau, III, MD
Lifetime Director
Elizabeth Minick
Indu Navar
Ellen Magnin Newman
Candace Sue
Bob Tandler
Kim Meredith
Chief Executive Officer
Gerry Chow
Chief Financial Officer
Rebecca Schuett
Chief Development Officer
Paul Rose
Chief External Relations and Communications Officer
Saeed Mirfattah
Chief of Staff
Alice He
Assistant Controller
David Yu
Senior Accountant
Allison Arden
Director of Development, Major and Individual Gifts
Melissa Moore
Director of Development, Institutional & Corporate Giving
Damian Bass
Director of Events
Jenna Casey
Associate Director of Communications
Quinn King
Associate Director, Donor Relations
Tiffany Liu
Associate Director, Grants and Program
Joey Castaneda
Corporate Partnership Manager
Jessie Lee
Development Manager, Grants and Administration
Beth Ferreira
Gift Compliance Manager
Marissa Filice
Database and Donor Information Manager
Aileen Flores
Development Associate
Kaeya Patel
Marketing and Communications Associate
Alyssa Angeles
Bookkeeper