FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LEAD THE WAY Baptist Health Foundation’s Board of Directors are all volunteers who serve without pay. Their only compensation is the reward of improving the status of healthcare in our communities. Board members
Foundation Board members, each year, the Foundation presents The Spark Award in recognition of those who have successfully fundraised $250,000 or more. This year we are honored to recognize:
are comprised of members of the community who are
Lani Kahn Drody
Lindsay Rabito Leonard
committed to the vision and mission of our organization.
Jay Hershoff
and Mike Leonard
Each Board member takes an active role in fundraising
Yvonne Johnson, M.D.
Jane Packard
throughout the community and in helping to make sure we
Jason Koler
Anita Sharma
achieve our yearly objectives. It is through their guidance
Barry Katzen, M.D.
Patty Stanley
that we, as the Foundation of a leading healthcare
and Judi Katzen
The next generation of philanthropists are in fact, among us. As an enthusiastic, engaged and philanthropicallyminded group, the Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health (YPBH) are shaping the future of fundraising. Members in this group range from age 21 through 49. Through philanthropy, community service and education, YPBH members invest time and resources in care and prevention, while connecting people in underserved communities to the services they need and deserve. The Young Philanthropists of Baptist
Health is open to the community, meaning one does not need to be directly affiliated with Baptist Health to be part of the exciting movement spearheaded by this dynamic group.
a compassionate patient experience and state-of-the-art technology. Baptist Health is fortunate to have so many qualified and dedicated members on its Board.
Young Philanthropists focus their fundraising efforts on an annual project, such as important health and
The Foundation Board of Directors are some of our greatest advocates. Their contributions, time and effort help guide the strategic vision, financial sustainability and
For the first time, Baptist Health Foundation awarded the
awareness of Baptist Health as a non-profit organization
Physician Champion pin, created exclusively to recognize
benefiting from philanthropic support to better serve our
Physician Philanthropic Advisory Council members
community.
who have secured a $1 million or higher donation. Our Physicians also serve as Board members, and were involved in multiple million dollar plus gifts. We are proud to celebrate and acknowledge their engagement and success: Bernie Fernandez, M.D. Barry Katzen, M.D.
Baptist Health Foundation 2019
TEAMWORK
Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health
In appreciation for the hard work demonstrated by our
organization, can continue providing leading clinical care,
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THE POWER OF
Michael Zinner, M.D.
wellness initiatives, specialized services or new technologies to improve patient care and raise funds to make it a reality, rotating efforts among entities within Baptist Health South Florida. With a robust and thriving social media presence, YPBH members are challenging the status quo and awareness to the next generation of donors and introducing them to the importance and impact that philanthropy can have on our world. By using the power of teamwork and their almost 180 members, last year YPBH joined together to support Miami Cancer Institute’s Better Caring for Pediatric Patients project. This initiative is geared toward improving the experience for our pediatric patients by creating unique ways to help minimize stress and anxiety, while also celebrating those who have completed their radiation treatments.
Because of YPBH, over 40 end-of-treatment celebrations have been fully funded at Miami Cancer Institute. These Young Philanthropists are succeeding in leaving their mark and are working to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the South Florida community.
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