Patrick Machacek

President and CEO

Patrick Machacek is an accomplished executive and fundraising leader with more than 30 years of experience advancing health care, education and community impact across Alberta. Recognized for building trusted partnerships with donors, foundations, corporations and government, he has secured transformational investments that have expanded access to care, strengthened health services and improved patient outcomes.

Patrick's leadership experience includes senior roles with the University Hospital Foundation, Medicine Hat & District Health Foundation, Olds College and NAIT, where he drove critical healthcare and educational priorities through strategic philanthropy and collaborative partnerships. Throughout his career he has championed initiatives that connect generosity with meaningful, lasting community impact.

Inspired by Covenant's mission of compassionate care, Patrick believes in the power of philanthropy to drive innovation, enhance the patient and resident experience and help shape the future of health care in Alberta.

Alecia Baldwin

Director, Finance and Operations

Alecia Baldwin joined Covenant Foundation in March 2016 after completing her articling with KPMG and earning her Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation. She holds a Master of Professional Accounting degree from the University of Saskatchewan, which she completed in 2014.

As the Director of Finance and Operations, Alecia has dedicated her entire professional career to the nonprofit sector. She leverages her technical expertise and industry knowledge to find practical solutions that enhance organizational effectiveness. Alecia works closely with Foundation teams and Covenant partners to transform philanthropic funding into impactful programs and services, guided by the implementation of the Foundation’s funding priorities framework.

Alecia's commitment to financial stewardship and operational excellence ensures that donor contributions create meaningful change across the communities served by Covenant Foundation.

Cathie Calarco

Director, Development

Cathie Calarco is the Director of Development at Covenant Foundation, where she combines her expertise in fundraising, sales, and marketing to drive impactful outcomes. With extensive experience working with healthcare foundations across Canada, Cathie has developed a deep understanding of the philanthropic sector, building strong relationships to advance critical missions. She is passionate about advancing the mission of Covenant Foundation across Alberta, fostering growth and cultivating partnerships to support the Foundation’s important work in healthcare.

An accomplished entrepreneur and two-time RBC Canadian Woman Entrepreneur - Woman of Influence Nominee, Cathie is known for her passion for volunteering and her innate ability to connect like-minded individuals to collaborate on meaningful initiatives and drive positive change. She is a proud member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy and was also nominated for Kingston Ontario Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Year.