Board Member Spotlight: Laurette Hartigan
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Laurette Hartigan brings her extensive expertise in finance and strategic leadership to her role as a dedicated member of the Saint Francis Foundation Board. As an operating CFO specializing in companies in transition, Laurette’s impressive career spans industries, including healthcare and technology. Having moved to San Francisco during high school, she considers herself an “almost-native” San Franciscan, with a deep connection to the community and the Saint Francis Foundation’s mission.
“When I was young, Saint Francis Hospital was something I had seen and been around,” Laurette recalls. “I really loved the mission of serving our community and prioritizing the pillars we have. I was very happy to join the board when Kate reached out.”
Since joining the board two years ago, Laurette has stepped into leadership as Chair of the Finance Committee, where her extensive financial expertise has been instrumental. “Given my background as a CFO, I’ve been able to lend support,” she explains. Her work focuses on developing policies and creating institutional knowledge to support the Foundation’s operations.
Passion for the Mission
For Laurette, one of the most rewarding aspects of her service has been witnessing the tangible impact of the Foundation’s work. “I love seeing what a difference we’re making,” she shares. “When we went to visit the Bothin Burn Center last year, that really impressed me. It was moving to see the care being provided and the lives being changed.”
Vision for the Future
Looking ahead, Laurette envisions the Foundation continuing to leverage its strengths to address pressing community needs. “We can move quickly on investments, and our level of unrestricted funds is much higher than other places,” she explains. “That allows us to focus on the most pressing issues in our community in a way that perhaps the hospital can’t always get to as quickly because they’re managing renovations and expansions.”
She is also optimistic about the Foundation’s leadership and the board’s diverse expertise.
“We cover a lot of ground with who we have on the board,” Laurette says. “It’s an honor to serve alongside such thoughtful, skilled individuals.”
A Community-Focused Leader
Laurette’s commitment to the Saint Francis Foundation reflects her belief in its mission and its ability to create meaningful change. “The Foundation has a unique ability to act quickly and effectively,” she says. “I think that’s a real advantage, and it’s something I’m proud to be a part of.”