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Contact the WakeMed Foundation with questions.
Call: 919-350-7656 Email: foundation@wakemed.org
Our Story
In 1994, a group of individuals joined in conversation — united by a common aspiration, profound sense of purpose and a shared philanthropic road map — in support of WakeMed’s mission. Committed to transformative care, they created a pathway to build healing environments, enhance access to care, foster new and innovative programs and cultivate skilled caregivers to meet the diverse needs of patients. Our years are marked by impressive brick-and-mortar achievements, such as the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, Women’s Pavilion & Birthplace, Neonatal Intensive Care and expansion of our Rehabilitation Hospital. It was the beginning of what passionate people — including dedicated partners, expert clinicians and skilled employees — would achieve through collaborative efforts. Today, philanthropic funds continue to be invested throughout the WakeMed health system —in support of improving patient care and building a healthier community.
Board Members
Satish Mathan, MD, Chair
Robert Ange
Jon Mark Baucom
Gloria Becker, Vice Chair
Martin W. Borden
Rob Burlington
Karen Chilton, MD
Rev. Dr. Rose Cornelious
Michael Ferguson, MD
Angela Gantt Holliday, MD
Dana Green
Lee Lilley
Larry Long, Jr.
Katie McKenzie
Greg McNamara
Rasheeda Monroe, MD
Hunter Murray
Jun Park
Jimmy Philbin
Brian Reid, Treasurer
Gavin Shaw, Secretary
John Sinden, MD
Rod Webb
Beth Williamson
Jenny Winston
Chris Wrench
Ex-Officio:
Donald Gintzig, CEO, WakeMed
Tom Gough, COO, WakeMed
Margaret Bratton, WakeMed Hospital Board of Directors
Deb Laughery, VP WakeMed Marketing & Communications
Amy Hutchinson, Director WakeMed Marketing & Communications
Chris Clarke, WakeMed Raleigh Volunteer BOD Member
Dave Koch, WakeMed Cary Volunteer BOD Member
Our Team
Hank Woods
Vice President
hwoods@wakemed.org
919-350-2946
Blair Reynolds
Director, Annual Giving & Stewardship
breynolds@wakemed.org
919-350-7676
Ashley Simpson
Annual Campaign Manager
ashsimpson@wakemed.org
919-350-7682
Karen Simsen
Senior Specialist, External Grants & Internal Awards
ksimsen@wakemed.org
919-350-4596
Brent Troth
Donor Systems Specialist
btroth@wakemed.org
919-350-7423