Thornton comes to the Memorial Medical Center Foundation with more than 22 years of experience in development, and a background in law. Prior to her new role, Thornton served as the Executive Vice President/Chief Philanthropy Officer for the Sun Health Foundation in Surprise, Arizona, Chief Development Officer for the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, Oregon, as well as positions at the Hoag Hospital Foundation in Newport Beach, California, and the University of California, Irvine. In this role, Thornton will oversee the fundraising activities for both hospitals, serve as the liaison between hospital administration and the board of directors, and provide oversight for the develo