Foundation staff

Open positions:

Greg Lehr, Ed.D.
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Greg leads the Foundation at this time of exponential growth for Emanate Health. He is instrumental in strategic efforts to elevate new fundraising levels, create community partnerships, and enhance the patient experience through philanthropic endeavors. Greg has been with Emanate Health Foundation since July of 2019, previously serving as Director of Major and Corporate Giving.

Sylvia Garcia
Executive Assistant
Sylvia brings over 15 years of executive support experience and has worked in multiple industries such as engineering, retail, real estate and local utilities. She brings a wealth of knowledge and is proud to make a positive impact on the community she calls home. Sylvia returns to Emanate Health having previously worked at hospice early in her career and is very happy to be back with the enterprise.

Amanda Holthe
Database Administrator
Amanda is responsible for verifying, maintaining and reporting on constituent data. Her focus is to develop intuitive dashboards and working lists that provide users with an easy to use common interface. Those efforts measure current activity and assist in goal setting. Amanda has over 11 years experience maintaining databases and has been with Emanate Health Foundation since November of 2019.

JoAnne Wilson
Senior Special Events Officer
JoAnne is responsible for the planning, organizing and budgeting Foundation’s fundraising events; specifically the Annual Capitano Golf Classic, Light Up a Life for Hospice and the Annual Autumn Nocturne. JoAnne has 24 years of experience in special event fundraising. JoAnne has been with Emanate Health Foundation since February of 2000.