Paulanne Jushkevich

Paulanne Jushkevich, M.A., CFRE is an accomplished fundraising and philanthropy leader, currently serving as Foundation President at Connecticut Children's since September 2023. Previously, Paulanne held the position of Associate Vice Chancellor for Advancement in Health Sciences & Research Initiatives at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign from December 2018 to September 2023, where Paulanne developed comprehensive strategies to enhance interdisciplinary medicine and research initiatives. Paulanne has also served as Chief Philanthropy Officer at the Canadian Cancer Society, President & CEO of the McGill University Health Centre Foundation, Director of Development at St. Mary’s Hospital Foundation, and Campaign Assistant at the Jewish General Hospital Foundation. Paulanne's educational background includes a Master's degree in English Literature from McGill University and a Specialized Honours Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Psychology from York University.