Grace Linhard

Grace Linhard is the Chief Development Officer at Nuvance Health. Grace has held this position since April 2019.

Grace has extensive experience in the field of development, having served as the Chief Development Officer for both Western Connecticut Health Network and Waterbury Hospital. Grace has also held development positions at The Governor's Prevention Partnership, Western Connecticut Health Network Foundation for Danbury and New Milford Hospitals, and Danbury Hospital Development Fund. Prior to their current position, Grace spent 25 years working at United Way in various development positions in Waterbury, Danbury, and Washington, DC.

Under Grace's leadership, the Nuvance Health Development team has increased its fundraising by 30% year over year. Grace has been instrumental in developing and implementing a new strategic plan that has resulted in a more efficient and effective fundraising operation. Thanks to Grace's dedication and expertise, Nuvance Health is well on its way to becoming one of the premier healthcare organizations in the country.

Grace Linhard earned their BA in Communication from Stonehill College.

Grace Linhard reports to John M. Murphy, CEO. They are on a team with Michelle Robertson - COO, Denise George - President, Northern Dutchess Hospital, and Sharon Adams - President, Danbury Hospital, New Milford Hospital.