Lacie Ampadu is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience in grant writing and grant management. As Director of Institutional Giving at Valleywise Health Foundation, she leads efforts to secure philanthropic support from foundations and corporations – ensuring vital programs across the Valleywise Health system have the resources they need to succeed.

Lacie holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health and Safety and a Master of Public Health from East Carolina University. Her career spans public health policy, program development, and community outreach; all of which she draws on to build partnerships that improve health equity in Arizona.

Originally from North Carolina, Lacie is passionate about advancing initiatives that lead to healthier, more resilient communities