Your HGH Foundation is abuzz with ongoing activities. The Foundation’s staff is dedicated and focuses all its energy and heart to achieve its mission.

Erin Tabakman

Executive Director CFRE

Erin Tabakman joined the HGH Foundation in 2015 and was appointed Executive Director in 2021. Prior to joining the Foundation, she spent a significant portion of her career in the not-for-profit sector, primarily in the area of donor and client relations.

In 2019, Erin was granted the Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) designation after having met a series of standards that include tenure in the fundraising profession, education, and demonstrated fundraising achievement, followed by a rigorous exam.

Erin currently manages all Foundation activities and oversees the achievement of its objectives.

Working for the HGH Foundation has provided me with a great opportunity to help contribute to the quality of healthcare in our region. It’s a privilege to hear the stories of those who have benefited from the amazing care at HGH. I’m constantly in awe of the generosity of our donors, who give knowing that they have directly impacted services at HGH for those they care about.

Contact Erin
Telephone: 613-632-1111, extension 21102
Email: etabakman@hgh.ca

Natacha Wathier Jean-Louis

Administrative Assistant

Originally from L’Orignal, Natacha studied at the University of Ottawa. She holds a BA in French Literature and Psychology. She also has four years of experience in the financial industry as well as her license in investment funds.

It will be Natacha’s pleasure to answer your calls, welcome you to our office and provide any administrative support you may require.

I am proud to be part of the team at the Foundation. I feel very fortunate to witness the generosity of our donors and am touched by their kindness. I have always received very good services at the hospital, both as a patient and for my family. I gave birth to my two sons at HGH and received exemplary care in the Family Birthing Centre. I have also visited the Emergency Department many times.

Contact Natacha
Telephone: 613-632-1111, extension 21101
Email: nwjeanlouis@hgh.ca

Eve de Grosbois

Donor Relations Officer

Before joining the HGH Foundation, Eve de Grosbois worked in the field of architecture for more than 15 years and has been involved in academic research in the design field. From early on, she became interested in environmental psychology, the dimension of accessibility, as well as healing spaces. Having sat on the HGH Board of Directors, as well as attending many births at HGH’s Family Birthing Centre as a doula, she knows the hospital well.

Eve builds and maintains warm and enthusiastic relationships with the Foundation’s donors. She helps them understand the impact of their generosity, and ensures they feel appreciated and recognized as leaders in the community.

I was born at HGH and I have since witnessed, time and again, exceptional care, full of kindness and humanism, provided to my family, my loved ones and myself. And all the positive testimonials from HGH users confirm the extent to which my gratitude for our hospital and its donors is true: each donation makes a difference in the quality of care and services provided at HGH!

Contact Eve
Telephone: 613-632-1111, extension 21108
Email: edegrosbois@hgh.ca

Ashley Tillotson

Philanthropic Projects Coordinator

Born and raised in the suburbs of Montreal, Ashley graduated from the Community Recreation and Leadership Training program at Dawson College, after which she completed an undergraduate diploma in Event Management from Algonquin College.

Ashley has since accumulated much experience in the events industry having worked in the corporate event sector as well as in the non-profit sector.

You will find Ashley in the office planning the HGH Foundation’s upcoming events or out in the community recruiting new volunteers.

I look forward to creating recurring and new memorable events for the HGH Foundation. My greatest enjoyment is seeing our supporters leave each event with a smile on their face all while knowing they’ve contributed to the betterment of their community. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for the hospital and the positive impact it will have on the community.

Contact Ashley
Telephone: 613-632-1111, extension 21109
Email: atillotson@hgh.ca