Shawn Fisher has been named as the new executive director of the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation and The Foundation for Ripon Medical Center effective immediately. She is assuming responsibilities previously held by Holly Brenner, who has transitioned to the role of regional vice president – Marketing, Communications & Foundations for SSM Health of Wisconsin. Brenner will continue to oversee the Agnesian HealthCare and Ripon Medical Center Foundations in addition to four other hospital-based SSM Health Foundations within Wisconsin. Fisher will work closely with Michelle Ries, who serves as the director of both foundations. For the past six years, Fisher has served with the Agnesian HealthCare Foundation most currently as the foundation development specialist. She recently earned her master’s degree in Business Administration from Lakeland University, and holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications-Public Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Prior to her time with Agnesian HealthCare, Fisher served as the special events coordinator at St. Mary’s Springs Academy in Fond du Lac. “In her time with us, Shawn has proven that she can develop strong and mutually beneficial relationships within our community,” says Brenner. “She brings relevant experience to the table, as well as critical thinking and strategic planning skills. Shawn has great energy and a passion for philanthropy, and we are looking forward to her fresh leadership.”
