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Angela at the Barton Foundation Gala.
Angela Moore was searching for her post-retirement outlet when she became a Barton Foundation volunteer 12 years ago. With a passion for healthcare and 27 years as a Barton Health nurse under her belt, the Foundation felt like a perfect fit to continue making a difference in her community.
Moore remembers a small group of volunteers who single-handedly loaded and drove trucks full of holiday decorations to events in her early days of volunteering. The Foundation has grown immensely since those days in 2009, and Moore continues to believe strongly
in its mission and enjoys working with her peers. It’s why for the past six years, she served as the Foundation Board Chair.
“I stepped into this role almost by accident, but because of the support and guidance I received throughout the years,
I always felt comfortable,” she said. “We transitioned from being a small, grassroots organization to now providing grandiose entertainment and events.”
Moore found her way to Lake Tahoe from the Southern Hemisphere about 29 years
ago. Born and raised in New Zealand, Moore traveled abroad as a young adult to several countries, including the U.S.
“I love to ski, so while I was in the States, I knew I had to visit some of the best ski
slopes in the country,” she said. “My heart led me to Lake Tahoe, and I spent my first snow-filled winter here teaching ski lessons to children and spending all my wages on hot chocolate.”
Angela and her husband, Gary.
When Moore was ready for a job in which she could utilize her formal education, she applied to become a nurse at Barton Health. Then she met her husband, Gary, and they made their home in Lake Tahoe.
“Barton was my first nursing job, and I stayed here my whole career,” she said. “Barton provided me with wonderful opportunities, and I’ve always been thankful for that. I’m also grateful this job allowed me to stay in the beautiful Lake Tahoe. The outdoor lifestyle and small community appealed to me, as well as the family feel of our community hospital.”
Moore and her husband have one daughter, one son and one grandson. You’ll find them participating in an array of outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, paddle boarding and walking on the local trails with their two Border Collies, Badger and Daisy.
Moore comes from a background of medical professionals. Her father was a physician and one of the first professors of Endocrinology in the South Pacific. Witnessing his impact and the fascinating life he led, Moore opted to pursue a career in healthcare as well. Her healthcare career eventually transformed into a passion for healthcare philanthropy.
“The equipment at Barton Health is state-of-the-art and competitive with some urban hospitals, which is not always typical for a rural hospital,” she explained. “It’s important for the community to know the money they contribute to the Barton Foundation is invested right back into their healthcare.”
Reflecting on her years in the Foundation, Moore is especially thankful for the friendships she’s made along the way.
“It’s great to be a part of an organization with likeminded people who want to support the hospital and the community,” she said. “I am amazed at how much the Foundation has grown, and I’m very proud of where we’ve gotten it to this point. We’ve accomplished projects and acquired equipment staff never thought was possible. I look forward to many more years of being on the board and supporting the community and hospital in that way.”
Angela enjoying the great outdoors
Angela and her husband Gary
Angela Hiking