Staff
Megan Tanous, CFRE, FCEP
Chief Development Officer
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
Megan is the chief development officer of the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation based in Ketchum, Idaho. Megan joined the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation in 2006. Through her leadership, the Foundation has secured significant philanthropic investments to position St. Luke’s Wood River Medical Center as one of the nation’s leading community hospitals.
Prior to joining the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation, Megan worked as a journalist earning several awards for her work. She holds distinctions as a Certified Fund Raising Executive and a Fellow in Charitable Estate Planning. Megan is a graduate of Colby College with a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in economics and history. Megan enjoys skiing and spending time with her family.
What do you value most about the Wood River community, and why?
“I love the endless outdoor opportunities and pristine beauty of the Wood River Valley. There’s nothing better than a blue-sky day on Baldy. Most of all, I appreciate the incredible sense of community—people care for one another.”
Betsy Mullins
Development Manager
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
Betsy is the development manager for the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation and has a lifelong connection to the Wood River Valley. Betsy relocated to Ketchum from San Diego in 2016 after her twin daughters went to college. While living in California, Betsy dedicated time to the Rancho Santa Fe Unit of the Rady Children’s Hospital Auxiliary. She also held leadership roles in the Solana Santa Fe PTO, was a founding board member of NeighborHelp and actively supported Just World International and TedxYouth San Diego. She is dedicated to supporting high quality health care to all in the Wood River Valley. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Long Beach.
What do you value most about the Wood River community, and why?
“I am grateful to be living in a community that is fortunate to have incredible people and stunning natural beauty. Throughout the years I have been so impressed with the “community spirit” of helping others and appreciate the dedicated people that make the Wood River Valley the special place we all love.”
Hannah Howe
Annual Giving Officer
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
Hannah relocated from Washington, D.C. after working remotely in Sun Valley and falling in love with the unique mountain lifestyle and wonderful community. She loves serving as the annual giving officer for the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation.
Prior to joining the SLWR Foundation Hannah served as individual giving manager at The Washington Ballet, where she ran communications, events, solicitations, and stewardship efforts. Hannah has also worked in development in New York City at the Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Hannah grew up in Washington, D.C. and graduated from Union College in New York, with a degree in psychology. Hannah lives in Ketchum with her boyfriend Wes and their chocolate lab, George.
What do you value most about the Wood River community, and why?
“The Idaho mountains are my happy place. Most of all—I love the inclusive nature of everyone who calls the Wood River Valley home. No matter their age, background or interests, people here come together to play in the mountains and help those in need. Working with St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation is the perfect way for me to support this special community that I love.”
Vicki Aberbach
Database Coordinator
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
Vicki came to the Wood River Valley from Southwest Florida in 2013 with a degree in advertising from the University of Illinois and a diverse background in database management. She has had the privilege to work for St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation under the direction and guidance of CDO, Megan Tanous, for nearly eight years as database coordinator, managing the donor database and providing support with the Foundation’s financials.
After seven years in the valley, Vicki and her husband relocated to the East Coast, to be closer to their families, where she continues to work for the Foundation remotely from North Carolina. She enjoys traveling and hiking with her husband, Craig, and their beloved Vizsla, Riley.
What do you value most about the Wood River community, and why?
“What I value (and miss terribly) the most about the Wood River Valley, is its unparalleled sense of community and belonging…an incredibly special place like nowhere else I have ever lived.”
Ashley Houston
Administrative Assistant
St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation
Ashley is the administrative assistant for the St. Luke’s Wood River Foundation. Ashley is a true local—born and raised in the Wood River Valley. She attended Boise State University and Lloyds International Business College in Sydney, Australia for business marketing and business management. She has extensive knowledge in the hospitality and the service industry and LOVES working in philanthropy.
After being away for eight years, Ashley returned to the Wood River Valley, married her husband, Bob, has two children, Max and Penelope and a yellow lab, Aspen. Ashley enjoys being outdoors in all seasons- fishing, hiking, playing tennis, camping, skiing, snowshoeing, and traveling.
What do you value most about the Wood River community, and why?
One of the things she values the most about living in the Wood River Valley is the quality of life. The fresh mountain air, the small community family atmosphere and being able to explore right outside your front door are just a few of the reasons why she enjoys being back home. “The mountains were calling.”
