Marsha Al-Sayegh chose to study health care administration in college because she wanted to help people and improve the health care experience for patients and their families. Like many people in the health care field, Al-Sayegh’s role changed in 2020 to accommodate pandemic-specific needs. As she worked with community members to open and manage COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites, she was introduced to the UMC Foundation where she quickly ascended to the position of UMC Foundation manager.
As the only public, nonprofit health care system in Southern Nevada, the UMC Foundation fundraises to support projects and programs at UMC and UMC Children’s Hospital that improve patients’ health and experience. Al-Sayegh deepens relationships with the community, devises marketable strategies for raising program funding and keeps careful stewardship of how those funds are utilized.
In 2023, Al-Sayegh introduced a new approach to Giving Tuesday, implementing an online auction in partnership with local businesses to raise money in support of UMC patients throughout the holiday season. Al-Sayegh has also been instrumental in elevating the annual Evening of Hope Gala.
This year, under Al-Sayegh’s leadership, the UMC Children’s Hospital will undergo its largest renovation to date. The updated hospital will include many improvements for children receiving care including upgraded patient rooms with improved entertainment amenities and treatment and therapy areas designed to alleviate stress.