Pearl Veenema

Pearl Veenema has served in notable development roles include as President and Chief Development Officer for the Orthopaedic and Arthritic Foundation in Toronto; Managing Director of Campaigns as well as Vice President of Advancement for the Toronto General & Western Hospital Foundation at the University Health Network; .and the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation as Chief Executive Officer until her retirement in January 2024.

A Fellow of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy (AHP), Pearl is a recipient of the prestigious Harold J. (Si) Seymour Award, recognizing a career that reflects exemplary standards of excellence in fostering volunteerism and philanthropy. In 2024, she received the Outstanding Fundraising Professional award from the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

Dedicated to continuing education and professional standards, Pearl has held numerous volunteer leadership roles over 14 years at both regional and national levels for AHP, including serving as Chair. She was also a Director and Chair of the CFRE International Board and has served on the boards of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Canada’s Children’s Hospital Foundations. Currently, Pearl contributes her expertise as a board member of the Mohawk College Foundation and Theatre Aquarius.