Kenya Beckmann, Chief Philanthropy Officer

Providence Southern California, Irvine

Kenya Beckmann joined Providence in 2019 as chief philanthropy officer for Southern California. Beckmann came to Providence with more than 20 years of experience in philanthropy in both health care and higher education. In two years, Beckmann has overseen the growth of all eight Providence foundations across Southern California, exceeding fundraising goals. Last year, Providence St. Joseph Hospital, Orange, received a $16 million gift, its largest ever. Significant gifts were also made to support the new Leonard Cancer Institute at Providence Mission Hospitals in Mission Viejo and Laguna Beach. Critical 3D mammography equipment was funded for St. Jude Medical Center, Fullerton. In the Los Angeles region, a $50 million gift was secured to fund the new patient tower at Providence Cedars-Sinai Tarzana Medical Center. Beckmann's goal is for Providence Southern California to be the premiere destination for philanthropists and philanthropy professionals.