Marcie Hillary
Executive Vice President, Chief Experience Officer
616.356.5256
mhillary@hom.org

Marcy oversees all fundraising, marketing, and communications initiatives that support Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice philanthropic programs. Working collaboratively with both Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice Foundation Boards, and a statewide staff, Marcie’s role is not only to raise money to fund programs but also to raise awareness for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice’s not-for-profit mission. The fundraising team focuses on a strong annual fund along with major and planned gifts, grants, and high-profile events.

Barbara Anderson
Associate Vice President, Philanthropy
616.356.5266
banderso@hom.org

Leading the statewide development team, Barbara works with staff, board members and community volunteers to guide the implementation of all fundraising initiatives that support Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice philanthropic programs. In addition to cultivating and stewarding key donor relationships, Barbara provides leadership oversight on major gifts, annual fund, grants and foundation funding, special event fundraisers, third party fundraisers and donation processing.

Stephanie T. Le
Director of Major Gifts & Planned Giving
248.346.4253
Sle@hom.org

Stephanie’s primary focus is to cultivate and manage relationships with donors who wish to include Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice in their estate plans.

Roxanne Kiesling
Philanthropy Manager – Events & Grants
616.356.5229
rkiesling@hom.org

Roxanne serves as the Foundation’s primary grant writer, manages funder relationships, engages in compliance reporting, and supports special project initiatives.

Elaine Taule
Director of Philanthropy – Southeast
231.929.1545
etaule@hom.org

Elaine oversees Major Gift fundraising efforts and event activity in communities throughout southeast Michigan, focusing on all aspects of donor relations – cultivation, recognition and stewardship within the region.

Melissa McDonald-Reed
Director of Philanthropy – North region
989.358.4291
Mmcdonald-reed@hom.org

As Director of Philanthropy, Melissa oversees the organization’s fundraising efforts in northern Michigan. Melissa ensures that Hospice of Michigan’s supporters experience genuine, high-quality interactions with the organization. Melissa works with prospective donors, to expand their awareness and solicit financial support for Hospice of Michigan.  She also administers the Gestures of Grace fund, helping to fulfill special requests for patients and families. 

Andrew Parvel
Philanthropy Manager – Northwest region
231.499.1570
aparvel@hom.org

Andrew oversees Major Gift fundraising efforts and event activity in communities throughout northwest Michigan, focusing on all aspects of donor relations – cultivation, recognition, and stewardship. 

Laura Vanover
Annual Fund Manager
616.356.5210
lvanover@hom.org

Laura is responsible for the Annual Giving Fund at Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. She serves as the main contact for the Caring Circle Society, spring and fall fundraising appeals, as well as the spring and fall Connections newsletter.

Kim Streich
Philanthropy Manager
734.794.5120
kstreich@hom.org  or kstreich@arborhospice.org

Based in Ann Arbor, Kim is responsible for managing fundraising events across southeast Michigan for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. As a Philanthropy Specialist, Kim establishes and maintains relationships with vendors, donors, and community partners.

Rachael Knapp
Philanthropy Specialist
616.356.5276
rknapp@hom.org

Based out of Grand Rapids, Rachael is responsible for managing fundraising events across west Michigan. As a Philanthropy Specialist, Rachael establishes and maintains relationships with vendors, donors, and community partners.

Emily Falicki
Donation Processing Supervisor
616.356.5212
efalicki@hom.org

Emily Falicki oversees the donation processing department, managing the daily activities of the Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice donor database, including constituent data entry, gift processing and acknowledgement, financial and gift reporting, and donor-related gift inquiries.

Tracie Kelham
Donations Processing Coordinator
734.794.5115
tkelham@arborhospice.org

Tracie processes all donations for Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice. She responds to donor questions, facilitates donations made by phone, maintains and updates donor records.

Karley Michmerhuizen
Donor Communications Specialist
kmichmerhuizen@hom.org

Karley’s primary focus is to communicate clear and consistent messaging to supporters of Hospice of Michigan and Arbor Hospice through the Connections newsletter, appeals and e-communications.