Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Patricia M. Ranzini has joined the SoutheastHEALTH Foundation as Executive Director. Ranzini has extensive and varied experience in fundraising and non-profit administration.

She has led development efforts at major non-profit institutions since 1999. Most recently, she served as Foundation executive director for St. Anthony’s Medical Center in south St. Louis County.

Her experience includes providing strategic direction for two major comprehensive campaigns and she also has been successful in securing multiple major gifts for various institutions.

SoutheastHEALTH Foundation Board Chairman Clint Karnes said Southeast is “very pleased and extremely fortunate to have someone of Patti’s background and experience to lead our Foundation team. We look forward to introducing her to the region as we further the mission of SoutheastHEALTH.”

Ranzini said she welcomes the opportunity to support the mission of the Foundation. “The SoutheastHEALTH Foundation will work in the coming years to increase our fund development goals. This will allow us to pursue some very exciting opportunities and further serve our patients and the health of our region.”

Ranzini holds B.A. and M.L.A. degrees in philosophy. She is a member of the Women’s Leadership Council of the Humane Society of Missouri, the Senior Professionals of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and the St. Louis Planned Giving Council. 

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At SoutheastHEALTH, the region's premier healthcare system in southeast Missouri, our patients receive excellent care of the highest clinical quality, close to home. Within our network are more than 50 care locations in 14 communities, including hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics representing over 30 clinical specialties and extending care for patients in a four-state area. Learn more at SEhealth.org.