The Foundation

Our Mission

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

We help meet the needs of our community by raising awareness and financial support for various medical outreach and advancement programs throughout our region, including:

  • Patient Impact Programs
  • Educational | Greatest Need
  • Capital, Facilities | Equipment Improvements

We exist to support the healing hands and hearts of the SSM Health nurses and physicians who choose to dedicate their lives to taking care of our community. For more than 150 years after our founding, we continue to be inspired and moved by the generosity of our benefactors, and we are honored to work tirelessly alongside them to help fund innovative services, advanced technologies, unique patient-centered programs, and facility improvements across our region’s hospitals.

SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis Team

SSM Health Foundation – St. Louis is comprised of a group of compassionate, committed people who approach every day with a mission-driven mindset.

Craig Chindemi headshot photo

Craig T. Chindemi, CFRE
Vice President of Philanthropy, Missouri-Illinois Region
Craig.Chindemi@ssmhealth.com
314-989-3999

Amy Collard

Amy H. Collard
Director of Operations
amy.collard@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8091

Sue Adams

Sue Adams
Major Gift Director
Sue.Adams1@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8783

James Facer headshot photo

James Facer
Foundation Coordinator
james.facer@ssmhealth.com
314-970-6303

Iris Calloway

Iris Calloway
Major Gift Manager
iris.calloway@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8748

Camille Hogan Robertson

Camille Hogan Robertson
Foundation Board Relations Coordinator
camille.hoganrobertson@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8047

Melissa Smith

Melissa Smith
Senior Foundation Coordinator
melissa.smith@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8014

Alison White

Alison White
Annual Giving Director 
alison.white@ssmhealth.com
314-523-8750