COLUMBUS, Ind. – Columbus Regional Health has announced that Tanya Hand has accepted the role of president of Columbus Regional Health Foundation. She will start her position on June 30. Hand has held fundraising leadership roles for the past 17 years.
She will replace the current president, Julie Abedian, who announced her plan to retire as Executive Vice President/Chief Community Impact Officer and CRH Foundation President, effective August 21. The role of Executive Vice President and Chief Community Impact Officer will not be filled.
Most recently, Hand served as Chief Development Officer for the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites. Previously, she held several roles over eight years at the United Way of Central Indiana, including as Vice President of Major and Transformational Giving.
“I am excited to welcome Tanya to our organization and the Columbus community,” said CRH President/CEO Steve Baker. “I look forward to her expertise and leadership of our valued partner organization, the Columbus Regional Health Foundation
