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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

Hank Woods 
Vice President 
hwoods@wakemed.org 
919-350-2946

Blair Reynolds

Blair Reynolds 
Director, Annual Giving & Stewardship 
breynolds@wakemed.org 
919-350-7676

Ashley Simpson

Ashley Simpson 
Annual Campaign Manager 
ashsimpson@wakemed.org 
919-350-7682

Karen Simsen

Karen Simsen 
Senior Specialist, External Grants & Internal Awards
ksimsen@wakemed.org 
919-350-4596

Taylor Batchelor

Tiffany Batchelor 
Campaign Coordinator
tbatchelor@wakemed.org 
919-350-0539

 

Brent Troth

Brent Troth 
Donor Systems Specialist 
btroth@wakemed.org 
919-350-7423

Cassandra Bolduc

Cassandra Bolduc 
Donor Relations Coordinator 
cbolduc@wakemed.org 
919-350-7656

Mission, Vision, Values

Mission: WakeMed Foundation is the philanthropic partner of WakeMed, improving the health and well-being of all we serve.
Vision: The Foundation inspires giving, so WakeMed has the resources to advance its aspirational goals.

Please review our WakeMed's Strategic Plan, Mission and Vision.