Foundation News

Thank You For 15 Years of Service, Barb Danuser!

Barb Danuser retired in July 2023 after spending 15 years in the role of Executive Director for the Boone Hospital Foundation. Barb began at Boone in 2008 and has played an invaluable role in growing the Boone Hospital Foundation into what it is today. Barb always kept Boone Hospital patients, as well as the communities we serve, at the center of her work during her tenure at Boone. Betsy Vicente, Boone Hospital Foundation President, has worked with Barb for 6 years. She says, “Barb was a class act in every way - respected, trusted, thorough, professional. She was always a faithful steward of the gifts that donors entrusted to the Foundation. As the Board of Directors, we are incredibly grateful for her leadership these past 15 years.” She will be missed, and we wish her the very best in retirement. Congrats to Barb!

Meet Monica Collins, Boone Hospital Foundation’s Next Executive Director

Monica Collins is the new. Executive Director of the Boone Hospital Foundation. The Foundation supports Boone Health’s patient care and outreach programs and services, including advanced patient care technology, community benefit programs, and staff education.

Monica has served as Director of Advancement for The State Historical Society of Missouri and on the University of Missouri campus across several units. Before joining Boone, she worked in mid-Missouri as a REALTOR® with House of Brokers Realty, during which she was selected as a member of the Columbia Board of Realtors Leadership Cohort for 2023. She has also served as the central Missouri chapter president for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Originally from the Chicago area, Monica has lived in Columbia since 2011. She and her husband Craig have 6 children and 2 granddaughters.

2023 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

October 14th - Annual Gala

The Country Club of Missouri

November 1st & 2nd - Scrubs on Site Sale

Boone Hospital Center — Main Lobby

December 14th & 15th - Linen Sale

JR Expressions, Boone Hospital Center — Main Lobby

December 2023 - CoMoGives Campaign!