Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation has announced the appointment of Ann Keller as senior gifts officer. Keller was associate director of leadership giving at Bennington College since 2009. In her new role, she will support the SVHC Foundation in its mission to raise funds for SVHC. In addition to her background in fundraising, Keller also owned and managed an antiques and fine art business, Millstone Antiques in Manchester, VT, from 2005 to 2009. Previously, she worked as a hiring associate in the human resources department at Greenwich Country Day School in Greenwich, CT.
“We are truly grateful to have a professional of Ann’s experience and proven abilities join our team,” said Andrew Bisselle, director of the Foundation. “We know Ann will excel as we continue to advance the health system’s mission of exceptional care in southwestern Vermont.”
Keller received a bachelor’s in English from Princeton University. She has served as a board member of the Dorset Theater Festival, where she chaired the development committee and participated in the 2013 and 2015 Gala committees.
“I am honored to join this service-minded team and excited about the opportunity to be a part of the SVHC Foundation and have an impact on health care in this community,” Keller said.
Keller lives in Dorset, VT, with her husband.
About SVHC:
Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) is a comprehensive, preeminent, health care system providing exceptional, convenient, and affordable care to the communities of Bennington and Windham Counties of Vermont, eastern Rensselaer and Washington Counties of New York, and northern Berkshire County in Massachusetts. SVHC includes Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC), Southwestern Vermont Regional Cancer Center, the Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, and the SVHC Foundation. SVMC includes 25 primary and specialty care practices. For more information, visit svhealthcare.org.