At Pacific Perinatal Foundation, our commitment to support and uplift families facing fertility challenges and perinatal loss is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors. Composed of passionate individuals who share a common vision for healing and hope, our board plays a pivotal role in shaping the trajectory of our organization. Get to know the empathetic hearts and dynamic minds steering our mission as we navigate the path towards providing solace, understanding, and empowerment for families during their challenging journeys.
Meet the Compassionate Minds Guiding Our Mission
Dr. Kim MacDonald MD, FRCSC
Dr. Kim MacDonald (he/him/his) is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Victoria with a special interest in high-risk pregnancies. Through this work he has been inspired to expand in-hospital and in-community support for families with infertility and pregnancy loss, realized through the creation of Full Circle Perinatal Care and the Pacific Perinatal Foundation. Apart from this work, Kim maintains a busy obstetrics and gynecology practice, delicately balanced with family life including his four, spirited children.
Sara Anderson
Sara is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience establishing and nurturing brands from their inception. Her journey into the fertility industry was deeply personal, ignited by her heartfelt experiences with infertility. Motivated by a belief in the significance of equitable access to fertility care as a fundamental aspect of healthcare, Sara jumped from a career in tech, into the fertility sector to build awareness and drive change by partnering with visionary employers to provide inclusive fertility benefits to their employees—ensuring that every member of their workforce has access to the fertility care they need.
Anna van der Hooft
Anna van der Hooft works as the Digital Communications and Project Coordinator for the Anglican Diocese of BC. She also holds a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Opera and previously worked as an opera singer. In 2023 Anna and her husband Jan lost their son Willem during labour to a prolapsed chord at 40 weeks. In the year that followed, PPF supported her family through two miscarriages and the birth of their son James in 2024. Anna was inspired to give back and support other families experiencing loss by joining the PPF board in 2025.
Amber Andresen
Amber (she/her/hers) is a policy paralegal specializing in corporate law. Beyond her career, she is also an artist who advocates for healing through creative expression. Amber and her partner faced years of unexplained infertility before successfully conceiving through IVF. In 2022, their daughter, Claire, died unexpectedly during labor at 40 weeks. Seeking support in the aftermath of this tragedy, Amber turned to PPF to navigate the complexities of losing a child.
In 2023, Amber and her husband welcomed their second child, Madeleine, conceived through IVF. In 2025, Amber joined the PPF board with a deep commitment to improving support systems and resources for parents experiencing perinatal loss.
Anna St. Denis
Anna (she/her) is an instructor in Early Childhood Education with a background as an ECE and director at a nature preschool. She also holds a degree in Child and Youth Care. In February 2025, Anna, her husband Dan, and their three living children welcomed their fourth child, Norah, who was unexpectedly stillborn at 38 weeks.
For many years, Anna has been dedicated to supporting children and their families. Her volunteer work with PPF reflects both her professional expertise and her lived experience. She is especially passionate about advocating alongside families, building community, and supporting others who are experiencing and navigating loss.