Our executive director
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Our PROGRAM cOORDINATOR
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OUR programs assistant
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Donna Gordan moved to to the South Okanagan in 2017 to join Desert Valley Hospice Society as the Executive Director. Her background includes fundraising, marketing, and management experience with a public relations firm in Las Vegas. She is responsible for overseeing day-to-day activities, developing organizational culture and business plans, grant writing, and directing the Society’s organizational strategy. After four years, she is still excited to experience the energy and vision of the Society and to fulfill the mission of the society in our communities. Donna is a trained Hospice Volunteer. In her spare time, Donna enjoys fitness and gardening, and volunteers with a local theatre group at Venables Theatre. |
Varinder Kaur (Nikki) is our Program Coordinator at DVHS.
Nikki says “I love working with the elderly, and I feel good that I am making a difference in the community...” Nikki finished Nursing in India before coming to Canada to complete her Major in Hospice and Palliative Care in Gerontology in 2011. Since then, she has been working in the Health Sector in different roles and responsibilities. She is excited to be joining Desert Valley Hospice Society as we continue to expand the quality efforts of the hospice volunteers and broaden the good work the Society does in the communities of Oliver, Osoyoos, and Okanagan Falls. |
Michelle Gnutzman moved to Osoyoos in 2016 from southern Ontario. Michelle had a long and successful career in post-secondary education and film production before taking early retirement . Michelle joined the staff of Desert Valley Hospice Society in February 2019, and completed Hospice Volunteer Training in Spring 2020. Michelle is involved in several Hospice programs and services including our Nav-CARE Community Resource Booklet and the Memories and Messages video production program. She is currently coordinating volunteers for the COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Osoyoos. Her design and video expertise has been a real asset to the Society, volunteers, and the events committee. |