Mark Turbiville joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. He previously led the communications and stewardship programs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He earned a Master of Liberal Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and psychology from the University of Virginia.

Eileen Fitzgerald joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. Prior to Jefferson, she worked at Drexel for 17 years. She earned her Bachelor of Science from Drexel University.

Dr. Grant, a pediatrician and attorney, joined the Jefferson OIA team in 2018 following a 35-year career in health system management. Dr. Grant retired as the CEO of the Lahey Health System in Burlington, Massachusetts, and previously served as the chief medical officer in the Geisinger and Temple Health Systems. He spent the first 10 years of his career at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia where he completed his pediatrics training. Dr. Grant has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania, and completed his JD and MD degrees at George Washington University.

Garth Poorman joined the OIA team in 2022. Prior to Jefferson, he has worked in administrative roles at American Bible Society, Geneva Global, and UCLA. He earned his degree in journalism from Lehigh University.

Jaime Porter joined Jefferson in 2015. In her 25+ years in development, she has held leadership positions at Princeton, NPR, Georgetown, and Carnegie Mellon. Jaime is a founder of the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) and is a frequent presenter at national and regional conferences. A Kansas native, she has a BA in journalism from Drake University.

Noa Boonin joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. Prior to joining Jefferson, she worked as a community relations coordinator at WHYY. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in media and communication from Muhlenberg College and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in education at The University of Pennsylvania.

Taylor Lescallette joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Previously, she held various positions in advancement at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation, the Smithsonian Institution, and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. She earned a Bachelor of Science in foreign service from Georgetown University, majoring in international history.

Therese “Terri” McDevitt, administrative coordinator for business services and assistant to the Women's Board of TJUH, joined Jefferson in 1985. She earned an associate degree from Peirce College.

Jaime Porter joined Jefferson in 2015. In her 25+ years in development, she has held leadership positions at Princeton, NPR, Georgetown, and Carnegie Mellon. Jaime is a founder of the Association of Donor Relations Professionals (ADRP) and is a frequent presenter at national and regional conferences. A Kansas native, she has a BA in journalism from Drake University.

Jeff Spence joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. He previously served as assistant vice president for alumni engagement and communications at Arcadia University, where he also served as interim chief advancement officer in 2019. Prior to Arcadia, Spence served in advancing positions within the Office of Institutional Advancement at Drexel University from 2000 to 2014, culminating in his position as director of alumni relations where he supported the University’s $455 million comprehensive campaign. He received a Bachelor of Science in individualized studies, with a concentration in business ­administration, from Drexel University.

Philly Cheung rejoined the Office of Institutional Advancement in November 2019, having previously worked with the alumni relations team in 2016 as a co-op student. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in international area studies from Drexel University, concentrating in media, culture, and art.

Bridget Irelan joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She previously worked in enrollment management at Jefferson. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology from Mount St. Mary’s University.

May Their Aye joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in January 2022. She has a liberal arts background and previously worked at Arcadia University, her alma mater, supporting undergraduate and graduate students as the coordinator of access, equity, diversity, and inclusion. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in elementary education in 2012, a Master of Arts in health education in 2014, and a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing in 2020.

Roberta Watson joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in February 2020. Before joining Jefferson, she previously worked in alumni relations at the University of California, Riverside. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in history with a minor in business administration from the University of Redlands.

Melissa joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. She has 20 years of experience in building annual giving operations and has held leadership positions at University of California-Irvine, Mount St. Mary’s University, and University of California-Los Angeles. She received two baccalaureate degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles in English literature and political science.

Margaret DeWyngaert joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in April 2021. Before joining Jefferson, she was the development officer at the Texas Freedom Network where she managed the organization’s annual giving program. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and religious studies from Skidmore College

Eric Hulse joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Previously, he served as the digital marketing manager at Arcadia University and the director of athletics marketing at the University of Richmond. He earned a Master of Arts in higher education administration from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor of Science in sport management from SUNY Cortland.

Billy joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. He worked for more than 10 years as a registered nurse and an EPIC analyst at Jefferson Health.

Jamie Kelly joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Previously, she was an account manager at Eidolon Communications, a direct marketing and membership consulting agency based in New York City. Before Eidolon, she was the annual giving coordinator at the Free Library of Philadelphia Foundation. Jamie earned a Master of Arts in arts administration and Master of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati and a Bachelor of Music in music education from Ithaca College.

Samantha Martin joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. She previously served as an intern in cause marketing for the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation. Samantha is a proud alum of Jefferson – East Falls, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in communication.

Shelby Palmer joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Previously, she was the director of annual giving at the Kutztown University Foundation. Before Kutztown University, she was the annual giving officer at Hartwick College. Shelby also serves on the board of directors for the Northeast Annual Giving Conference Association. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Moravian College in business administration and marketing management.

Cindy Rowand joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in April 2018. Previously, she worked for the Department of Anesthesiology at Jefferson Hospital. Cindy earned a Bachelor of Science in marketing from Rutgers University.

Janelle Rushton joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Previously, she was the associate director of annual giving at Widener University and assistant director of annual giving at the West Chester University Foundation. She received a Bachelor of Science from the Pennsylvania State University in human development and family studies.

Mark Turbiville joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. He previously led the communications and stewardship programs at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He earned a Master of Liberal Arts from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy and psychology from the University of Virginia.

Lillie Allen joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication with focuses in intercultural communication and emerging media from Eastern University. She previously served as an editor at the Waltonian, Eastern’s on-campus newspaper, from 2018 until 2021. She currently serves as a member of the TJUH Women’s Board.

Joe Amato joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in film and video production and a minor in sociology from Penn State in 2017. Joe started his own freelance production company, 133 Media, in 2018 and previously worked in the events industry helping plan and execute family-style conventions all over the United States.

Shae Goudreau joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. She earned a Master of Science in mass media arts and journalism from Clarion University and a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Temple University.

Emily Butkus joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. She previously worked as a video editor for a food photography/motion company working on promotional content for national restaurant chains. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in film and media from Temple University.

Irisa Gold joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She has worked for the past 25+ years in healthcare marketing/communications and fundraising. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in sociology from George Washington University.

Whitney Grant rejoined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. She previously worked with the communications team in 2016 as a co-op student. She earned her Bachelor of Science in graphic design from Drexel University.

Cindy joined the Office of Institutional Advancement as a writer in 2017 after several decades as a freelancer. She previously worked as a newspaper reporter/editor for the Philadelphia Bulletin and the Bucks County Courier Times, and as a web content writer for The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She has a BA in English, journalism, and education from Rutgers University.

Ali Lubin joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. She previously worked in communications and membership management for the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from The College of New Jersey.

Heather Mahon joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. She previously worked as a website manager at iHeartMedia DC/Baltimore. She earned her Bachelor of Science in marketing from Saint Joseph’s University.

Joey McDougall joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English and journalism from Temple University.

Ali Pajonk joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in April 2017. Previously, she held positions with the Arden Theatre Company and the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. A graduate of Drexel University, she earned a Bachelor of Science in entertainment and arts management, with a minor in business administration.

Megan Plescha joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2017. She previously worked on print and digital designs as a graphic designer at Campbell’s Soup Company. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in advertising with a focus in graphic design from Temple University.

Francis Poeske joined Einstein’s Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018 and has since joined the Jefferson team. He previously worked at Penn Medicine’s Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research as an application developer and IT support. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in management information systems at Temple University.

Dana Robinson joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2017. Previously she worked for the Department of Gastroenterology at Methodist Hospital. She is currently taking courses to earn her Bachelor of Science degree in business management from Jefferson.

Kasey Renee Shaw joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in August 2022. Previously, they worked as a public services and outreach librarian at Urbana University and an editor for various literary magazines. She earned her MFA in creative writing from West Virginia University in May 2022.

Molly Gerber joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2006. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College.

Casey Burkard joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Prior to joining the staff at OIA, she worked as a data analyst for Performance Improvement at Magee Rehabilitation, and as a research assistant at Drexel University. She earned a Bachelor of Science in psychology from Drexel University.

Emma DelVecchio joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. Previously, she worked in medical education as both a grants coordinator and a clinical education director. Originally from Chicago, IL, Emma received a Bachelor of Arts in English and French from Villanova University.

Melissa Elgendy joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. Previously, she worked as a program associate at the John Templeton Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies from American University, and a Master of Arts in anthropology from Hunter College.

Nick Gaul joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. A graduate of West Chester University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies, with minors in business finance and information technology.

Sarai Perkowski joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2017. Previously, she developed academic research proposals at Drexel University and wrote grants to support social services at Holy Redeemer Health System. She received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Temple University.

Joanne Sabatini joined Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey in 2013. Previously, she served as an events manager at Tech Impact. Joanne has earned her Bachelor of Science in accountancy at Villanova University.

Tracie Slade joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She previously served in lead community engagement and fundraising roles at the School District of Philadelphia, the American Heart Association, and other nonprofit organizations and hospitals. Tracie earned a Master of Urban Health degree with a concentration in nonprofit management from Drexel University and a dual Bachelor of Science in biology and psychology from University of Bridgeport.

Laura Stengel joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2017. Prior to joining the staff at OIA, she held a range of positions in healthcare administration. She earned a Bachelor of Science in health services management from East Carolina University and her MBA from Thomas Jefferson University.

Catherine Valentine joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in October 2019. Prior to joining Jefferson, Catherine was an AmeriCorps member in the School District of Philadelphia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of North Carolina.

Stephen Smith has 25 years of experience in all phases of development. He has held development positions at The College of New Jersey, Columbia University, and Villanova University prior to joining Jefferson in 2002. Steve began his professional career at the United States Naval Academy and has earned a bachelor's degree and Master of Education Administration degree from Temple University.

Christopher Ahearn joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. Previously, he served in advancement roles at Princeton University and Simmons College. He earned a Master of Science in communications management from Simmons College and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Cornell University.


Kelly Austin joined Jefferson in 2015. She earned a Master of Tourism Administration from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology from The College of William & Mary. Kelly previously held positions at the American Diabetes Association and Inova Health Foundation.

Katie Bampfield joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. Prior to joining Jefferson, she held fundraising positions at Bancroft and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. Katie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pittsburgh and a Master of Public Administration as well as a certificate in nonprofit management from Villanova University.

Elena Boroski joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. Prior to joining Jefferson, Elena worked in fundraising at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Temple Health, and Stanford University. She also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Republic of North Macedonia. Elena earned a Bachelor of Arts in corporate communications from the College of Charleston.

Joe Boyle joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in November of 2021. Before joining Jefferson, he was the manager of the Prep Fund at St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia where he managed the organization’s annual giving program. He earned a bachelor’s degree in investment finance from LaSalle University.

Christine Carter joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from West Virginia University. Prior to joining Jefferson, she worked as a social service coordinator providing outcome-based programming to families and children in Philadelphia.

Diana Elbanna joined Jefferson in 2019. She is a graduate of the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science in event management. Diana became a part of the OIA team after several years of supporting families going through the organ transplant process at Gift of Life Family House.

Bob Francis joined the Office of Institutional Advancement after a career spanning more than 35 years as a chief facilities officer for universities, public schools, health care facilities, and cultural institutions. Bob’s advancement collaboration includes donor presentations, stewardship, and alumni outreach. At Jefferson, he supports OIA’s initiatives on capital projects.

Kaitlin Garthwaite joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. Prior to joining Jefferson, she spent eight years fundraising and managing special events for a wide range of nonprofit organizations. Kaitlin is a graduate of Muhlenberg College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Katie Geary joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. She earned a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology and health sciences from The College of William and Mary.

Andy Kitaeff joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. Andy brings more than 10 years of healthcare-related fundraising experience, having worked for Penn Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Most recently, he was the director of major and principal gifts at The Franklin Institute. Andy earned a Bachelor of Science in communications from Boston University.

Madi Kushner joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in March 2022. They were previously self-employed as a house painter. Additionally, Madi is a volunteer in the Elmwood neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, participating in an after-school tutoring and literacy program.

Marisa Logue joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. Previously she worked as a business manager at Freeman’s Auction House located in Philadelphia. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and visual art from Penn State University.

Amanda Malinchak joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in January of 2019. She previously worked as an account associate at News Corp’s News America Marketing in New York City. She earned her bachelor’s degree in communications and business from Penn State University.

Michelle Maslowski joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. Michelle has 12+ years of development experience in both healthcare and higher education. She oversees the fundraising program for the Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience. Prior to joining Jefferson, she worked at Drexel University where she was an assistant vice president of Drexel Athletics. Maslowski earned an undergraduate degree in business administration and an MBA from Drexel’s LeBow College of Business. She played basketball at Drexel and had a 10-year professional career in Europe.

Katie McByrne comes to Jefferson with over 10 years of nonprofit experience, starting in welfare-to-work, then working for three nonprofit charities. Most recently, Katie worked for four years as an area director for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Hannah Nihill joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications from Drexel University.

Megan Reilly joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She previously worked at the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT), the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, and the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Penn State University.

Kristen Sokoloski joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She previously was a marketing and sales representative in the chemical industry for LANXESS Corporation in Pittsburgh, PA. She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in marketing and a certificate in conceptual foundations of medicine from the University of Pittsburgh.

Rachel Vetesi joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication studies and a Master of Arts in business communication from Rider University.

Alim M. Young, Sr., joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in May of 2021. Alim graduated from Saint Joseph’s University in 2019 with a bachelor’s degree in communication studies. He has served in various customer service roles and most recently worked as a COVID-19 contact tracer in St. Joseph’s Office of Student Life.

Lisa Repko, JD, has 20 years of experience as a fundraising professional. She began her career at the Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, where she received her law degree and served as the director of annual giving. Prior to Jefferson, she was the director of development at Doylestown Hospital.

Lara Allan has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2004. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science in advertising management from Syracuse University.

Naiyesha Funchez joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She worked for several years in the marketing and communications department at Einstein Healthcare Network, now part of Jefferson Health, and is currently completing courses toward her bachelor's degree in business administration.

Joe Maiellano joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Temple University and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Jefferson, he held fundraising leadership positions at Temple University’s School of Dentistry and Fox Chase Cancer Center.

Rachel Rosen joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science and urban studies from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to joining Jefferson, she worked on the major gifts team at Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.

David Brownstein joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. Before joining Jefferson, he was an associate director of event fundraising and community partnership at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and a manager of special events at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation. He earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in telecommunications and sports journalism from Penn State University.

Alyson Caplan joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in March 2019. Alyson has 25 years of special event experience in Philadelphia and regionally. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh.

Zac joined Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in 2015 after earning a master’s degree in history from The University of Edinburgh. While in Scotland, Zac organized pop-up events, merging history and food.

Jennifer Dunn Gabale joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. She brings more than a decade of donor relations and event operations experience to the team and previously worked at the Clinton Global Initiative and EARTH University Foundation. Jenny earned a Master of Business Administration from Emory University and a Bachelor of Arts from Tulane University.

Kelly Hageman joined the Kennedy Health System, now Jefferson Health, in 1996 as office manager of the Diabetes Education Program. In 1999, her role expanded to corporate manager of special events within Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey.  Kelly joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in Center City in July 2020 and works as the liaison for Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey sponsored events, including the gala, the golf outing, and National Philanthropy Day.

Delilah Hernandez joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in October 2021. Prior to Joining Jefferson, she served as an account executive and part-time events facilitator at the National Constitution Center. She graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology.

Jennifer Miller Gobrecht joined Jefferson in 2010. She earned a Bachelor of Science in business administration with concentrations in marketing and international business from Drexel University.

Kelly Lewis Nayerahmadi joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in October 2019. Previously, she was assistant director of special events at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Foundation. She earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration from Saint Joseph’s University, majoring in marketing.

RJ joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. They earned their Bachelor of Arts in English at Ursinus College.

Kristen Resh joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in January 2018. Previously, she interned at the Philadelphia Zoo within their special events department. She graduated from Temple University with a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management and a concentration in event leadership.

Katie Siegmann joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in October 2017. She previously held development positions at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing. Katie earned Master of Public Administration and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

Dana Carthen joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. She has been a part the Jefferson community since 2009. She previously worked in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine for seven years prior to joining OIA and is currently completing courses towards her bachelor’s degree in healthcare management.

Suranjana Das joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. She earned her Bachelor of Technology in computer engineering from Kalyani University, India. Suranjana previously worked for more than 11 years with Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT solutions, as an assistant consultant for BI and data management services.

Kemar Dixon joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. Part of the Jefferson community since 2013, he previously worked in the Department of Rheumatology and is currently completing courses towards his RN.

Janna Harvey has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 1999. She earned an associate degree in business from Jefferson College of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University.

Carolyn Hobbs joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. She has extensive experience with gift processing and data management, most recently at Merkle Response Management Group, a national processing vendor for nonprofit and government clients. Carolyn holds a BA in communications and an MS in leadership from Cabrini University.

Gail Hopkins joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. Prior to joining the staff at Jefferson, Gail spent several years in corporate banking at BNY Mellon as a check service work leader.

Sam Lufi joined Jefferson in 2022. He is a Certified Fund Raising Executive with previous experience with a range of community, religious, and higher education organizations. He holds a BS in philosophy with a concentration in physics from University of the Cumberlands and an MTS in Christian heritage from Palmer Theological Seminary.

David Matthews has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2006. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from La Salle University.

Ankita Narayan joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in September 2019. She has a master’s degree in information systems from Stevens Institute of Technology and a bachelor’s degree in information technology from Pune University in India. Previously, she has worked with Capgemini, MTA, and TransCore.

Audrey Pasnello joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Previously, she worked as an analyst in book publishing at Penguin Random House. Audrey earned a Bachelor of Science in decision science from Carnegie Mellon University.

David Ritchie has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2015. He previously worked for 10 years at Princeton University as the associate director of information services within the Office of Development. David earned his Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Pennsylvania.

Cletus Romano joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. He previously worked in information services at Penn Medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in communications, arts, and science from Northern Vermont University–Lyndon.

Necol Smith joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in November of 2018. Prior to joining the staff here at Jefferson, Necol served as the data coordinator at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation.  She previously worked at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, MD, and the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

Sarah Staley Niebauer has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2004. Previously, she worked for JeffTemps in various hospital and university departments. She studied history at Covenant College.

A pillar of the Jefferson community for more than 40 years, P. Kenneth Brownstein, MD, is a distinguished clinician and educator whose work in the Department of Urology has touched the lives of thousands of patients and students. Dr. Brownstein joined the Jefferson Office of Institutional Advancement in 2008 to help raise funds for various programs and special projects.

Persis Rice is the Lynne R. Honickman Director of Jefferson Signature Services. In this role, she guarantees a superior patient experience for our most generous supporters. Part of the Jefferson community since 1990, she previously worked in the radiology department and the patient services department.

Michael Ambler joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2017. Previously he served in the accounting and distribution departments with the MandMarblestone Group, LLC. He earned his Bachelor of Science in business from Drexel University.

Caroline Hill joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in April 2018. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from West Chester University.

Jess Lucas joined Kennedy Health, now Jefferson Health – New Jersey, in 2015. She previously worked as a corporate events and community outreach manager at Jefferson Health – New Jersey and has worked closely with the President’s Office, assisting with board activities and working with community leaders. When Kennedy Health merged with Jefferson, her role expanded to include support for Jefferson Signature Services where she strives to ensure seamless, personalized patient experiences. She expedites appointment scheduling and makes sure the patient’s experience at Jefferson Health is as convenient and comfortable as possible.

Lisa Repko, JD, has 20 years of experience as a fundraising professional. She began her career at the Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University, where she received her law degree and served as the director of annual giving. Prior to Jefferson, she was the director of development at Doylestown Hospital.

Rozlyn Anderson Flood joined Jefferson in 2022 after nine years as a philanthropic advisor with the Office of Gift Planning at Princeton University. She also has over 30 years’ experience as a trust and estates attorney and wealth management executive. She received her AB degree from Harvard University (Radcliffe College) and her JD from Harvard Law School.

Tatum Lawrence joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She previously worked in development research at the University of Pennsylvania and Lehigh University. She earned her Master of Education and a Bachelor of Arts in English from Lehigh University.

Kathy Sarlson joined Jefferson in 2016. She has held fundraising positions for over 25 years, with several institutions including Federation Housing, Inc., Einstein Healthcare Network, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia. Kathy earned a Bachelor of Arts in religion from the University of Michigan, a Master of theological studies from Harvard Divinity School and a Master of Business Administration from the Stanford Graduate School of Business.

John Schlesinger has 40 years of advancement experience and has held leadership positions at Salus University, Williamson College of the Trades, and Tyler Arboretum. He has served Einstein Healthcare Network since 2017.

Sara M. Campbell joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. Sara brings more than 25 years of experience working in admissions, development, recruitment, and operations. Prior to Jefferson, she worked at Drexel, Penn, Bryn Mawr College, and University of the Sciences. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from McDaniel College.

Megan Sear joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Prior to Jefferson, she worked in grants administration at the American Association for Cancer Research. She earned a Master of Arts in arts administration from Kutztown University and a Bachelor of Arts in English and dance from Ursinus College.

Molly Gerber joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2006. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts from Trinity College.

Michael Baratta joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. Prior to his current role, he worked in Jefferson Health – New Jersey’s communications and marketing department. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Rowan University.

Samantha Boyd joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. She previously worked as a clinical research associate at ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group. Samantha earned her Bachelor of Arts from Elon University, double majoring in psychology and statistics.

Amy G. Bryant joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2015. Previously, she held similar positions with Temple University, Fox Chase Cancer Center and the University of Illinois Foundation. She earned a Master of Library Science from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor of Arts from Southern University.

Dannielle Buchy joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. She previously worked at Fox Chase Cancer Center as the associate director of development analytics. Dannielle earned a Master of Science in nonprofit arts administration from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in art history from Pennsylvania State University.

Amanda Hrincevich joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2016. She previously worked in advancement positions at Swarthmore College. Amanda earned a BA in communications from Marist College and a JD from Widener University Law School.

Abbie Mahala joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. She previously worked in the development office at Main Line Health for over 10 years. She earned a Bachelor of Science from Central Pennsylvania College.

Evan Post joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Prior to joining Jefferson, he worked for Philabundance, where he oversaw the development services team.

Matthew Scheuermann joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. Before joining Jefferson, he was a technical writer at Unisys. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Drexel University.

Robert Whitehead joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. Prior to his current role, he worked as a grant writer and consultant for Lower Manhattan Cultural Council, BRIC, Philly Youth Poetry Movement, and Ralston Center, among others. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ursinus College and a Master of Fine Arts in poetry from Washington University in St. Louis.

Jamie Winder joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. Before joining Jefferson, she was a medical editor at Wedgewood Communications. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in creative writing from the University of Delaware.

Sara M. Campbell joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. Sara brings more than 25 years of experience working in admissions, development, recruitment, and operations. Prior to Jefferson, she worked at Drexel, Penn, Bryn Mawr College, and University of the Sciences. She earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from McDaniel College.

Amy Gordon joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Previously, she held a variety of development positions at the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital, the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry, the United Way of Central Maryland, and most recently, at Abington Friends School. Amy earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from the College of Charleston.

Alanna Miller joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2019. She earned a Bachelor of Science in hospitality management with a focus on special events from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

Samantha Nystrom joined OIA in 2022. Prior to Jefferson, she served as a writing instructor at the University of Delaware for seven years, which is also where she earned a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy in literature. Sam received a Bachelor of Arts from Colby College, where she also studied literature.

Catherine Wolff joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in October 2022. Prior to joining the Jefferson team, she worked for West Chester University Foundation and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine. She earned a Bachelor of Science in professional studies from West Chester University.

Jill Kyle joined Abington in 1999. She is an honorary member of the Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board, having previously served as president for four years. Jill earned a Master of Business Administration with distinction and an international perspective from Arcadia University and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in psychology from Tulane University. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, and a member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and Philadelphia Estate Planning Council.

Kathy Acker joined Abington Health Foundation in 2019. Before joining Abington, she previously held a position as marketing services manager for a manufacturing company. Kathy earned her Bachelor of Science in business administration from University of Phoenix.

Aimee Alven joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. Previously, she served as special events manager for the American Red Cross New Jersey Region. She has also held various advancement positions at Bryn Athyn College, The Philadelphia Orchestra, and Philadelphia Theatre Company. Aimee earned a Master of Science in arts administration from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in interior design from Marymount University.

Alyson Caplan joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in March 2019. Alyson has 25 years of special event experience in Philadelphia and regionally. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English writing from the University of Pittsburgh.

Christin Cliggett has been with Abington Health Foundation since 2014. Before joining Abington, she was corporate relations manager with The Moyer Foundation. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in communications studies from the University of Rhode Island.

Morgan Crostarosa joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She has been a part of the Abington community since 2017. She earned her Bachelor of Science in speech communication with a focus in public relations from Millersville University.

Michelle Foster joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in January 2022. She earned a Bachelor of Science in tourism and hospitality management from Temple University with a concentration in hospitality operations and a minor in general business studies.

Phil Kuhne joined Abington in 2018. Previously, he worked at Penn Medicine as associate director, planned giving. Phil earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from the University of Maryland.

Debbie Maha joined Abington in 2007. She previously worked as office manager for Manor College and membership coordinator for the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce.

Kristine Medley Farmer joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2020. Previously, she served in advancement positions at Bryn Athyn College and Pennsylvania Ballet. She earned a Master of Science in arts administration from Drexel University and a Bachelor of Arts in art history and fine art from Bryn Athyn College.

Jill Kyle joined Abington in 1999. She is an honorary member of the Abington Health Foundation Women’s Board, having previously served as president for four years. Jill earned a Master of Business Administration with distinction and an international perspective from Arcadia University and a Bachelor of Arts cum laude in psychology from Tulane University. She is a Certified Fund Raising Executive, and a member of the Association of Fund Raising Professionals, Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, and Philadelphia Estate Planning Council.

Tiffany Andrews joined Einstein Healthcare Network in 2010. In her role, she coordinates major and planned gifts, and manages the Grateful Patient and Jefferson Signature Services programs at Einstein. Tiffany also serves on the Iris Lee Schwarz Cancer Survivors Day and the Einstein Gun Violence Taskforce committees. She is an ambassador on the Einstein Growth Professionalism Code of Conduct Standards of Behavior team. She enjoys exploring with patients the many ways the Enterprise can continuously improve patient outcomes through clinical care, training, and research.

John Antenozzi joined Einstein’s Office of Institutional Advancement in 2010 and has since joined the Jefferson team. He previously worked at Unisys Corporation in Blue Bell as a senior graphic designer. He graduated from the Studio School of Art and Design in Philadelphia.

Ariel Belli joined Einstein’s Office of Institutional Advancement in 2013. She previously worked as a behavioral health associate at Belmont Behavioral Health for Comprehensive Treatment. Ariel earned her Bachelor of Arts in psychological and social sciences. She also earned a project management certification at Pennsylvania State University. Ariel has a Blackbaud certification and a real estate license in Pennsylvania.

Allie Ernst joined Einstein’s Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She earned bachelor’s degrees in public relations and political science from Penn State University and a Master of Science in communications from Syracuse University’s prestigious Newhouse School.

Nick Gaul joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2014. A graduate of West Chester University, he earned a Bachelor of Science in liberal studies, with minors in business finance and information technology.

Rejoice Jula joined MossRehab and Einstein Healthcare Network, now a part of Jefferson, in 2014. She earned degrees from Mercyhurst University and Appalachian State University and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive. Rejoice previously worked at Settlement Music School.

Ned Konin joined the Einstein Healthcare Network, now a part of Jefferson, in 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Prior to joining Einstein, Ned worked on the major gifts team at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, D.C.

Francis Poeske joined Einstein’s Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018 and has since joined the Jefferson team. He previously worked at Penn Medicine’s Center for Neurodegenerative Disease Research as an application developer and IT support. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in management information systems at Temple University.

John Schlesinger has 40 years of advancement experience and has held leadership positions at Salus University, Williamson College of the Trades, and Tyler Arboretum. He has served Einstein Healthcare Network since 2017.

Chris Sweeney joined Jefferson in 2015. He previously held development positions at the University of Delaware and Carnegie Mellon University. Chris earned Master of Education and Bachelor of Business Administration degrees from the College of William and Mary.

Bonnie Taylor joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2022. Bonnie brings more than 10 years of fundraising experience, having worked for Saint John’s Health Center Foundation and The Huntington Library in Los Angeles. Since relocating to Philadelphia in 2015, she has held development positions at Drexel University, The Franklin Institute,  and, most recently, as the director of leadership giving at Salus University. Bonnie earned a Bachelor of Arts in communication from the Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism at the University of Southern California.

Lara Allan has been with the Office of Institutional Advancement since 2004. She earned a Master of Business Administration from Temple University and a Bachelor of Science in advertising management from Syracuse University.

Michael joined OIA in 2011 and is responsible for engaging alumni and friends in the life of the University. He is helped reinvigorate the planned giving program in East Falls, encouraging donors to include the institution in their estate plans. He has held leadership fundraising positions at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the American Red Cross and the Philadelphia Zoo. Mike received his undergraduate degree in economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Rayannin came to OIA in 2016 and is responsible for the processing of alumni, foundation, and corporate gifts. Her duties also include database maintenance to keep solicitation and acknowledgement as up to date and accurate as possible. Before she joined the team, Rayannin had eight years of nonprofit experience from the Philadelphia Museum of Art where she maintained databases and generated solicitation campaigns for the membership department. Rayannin received her undergraduate degree in art history from Temple University.

Alicia joined OIA in 2013 and is responsible for managing the Office of Development and Alumni Relations, East Falls, as well as coordinating the vice president’s calendar and workflow. Alicia came to the University from Main Line Health System, where she served as the senior executive assistant in the human resources department. She received her undergraduate degree in business administration with a concentration in management from Peirce College.

Larry Slagle joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. Previously he served in advancement roles at Make-A-Wish Foundation, the American Cancer Society, Habitat for Humanity, and World Vision. He earned a Master of Business Administration from Eastern University and a Bachelor of Science in human resource management from Trevecca University.

Julie joined Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey in 2020. She previously served as the director of development for the AtlantiCare Foundation, serving the AtlantiCare Regional Health System located in southeastern New Jersey. She began working in development in 2012 raising funds for social service organizations and has an expanded background in media, marketing, and public relations. She holds a Master of Science in nonprofit management and philanthropy and obtained her Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) credentials in 2017.

Patricia McGowan joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2018. She has previously held development positions at several national nonprofit organizations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts from Montclair State University.

Phyllis A. O’Neal joined Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey in 2015. Prior to the Foundation, she worked at Bancroft. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in MIS from Eastern University.

Joanne Sabatini joined Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey in 2013. Previously, she served as an events manager at Tech Impact. Joanne has earned her Bachelor of Science in accountancy at Villanova University.

Samuel Vaughan joined Jefferson Health Foundation – New Jersey in 2022. He previously served as a grants coordinator for the Latin American Community Center and has a background in sales management. Samuel earned his Bachelor of Arts in political science from Eastern University.

Ron Siggs joined Magee in 1992 as director of development and is now responsible for development, Think First, and wheelchair sports. He serves on the board of Help Hope Live, a nonprofit organization located in Radnor. He has a long association with the Association of Fundraising Professionals – Greater Philadelphia Chapter, including serving as a program speaker, mentor, and former board member. Mr. Siggs has an undergraduate degree from the University of Washington, a Masters of Management from Penn State University, and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive.

Mark Chilutti has been with Magee since 2001. He became a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) in 2006, is a frequent presenter for the Association of Fundraising Professionals, and a distinguished public speaker.

Zac joined Magee Rehabilitation Hospital in 2015 after earning a master’s degree in history from The University of Edinburgh. While in Scotland, Zac organized pop-up events, merging history and food.

Abigail Lubin joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in 2021. She previously worked as a scheduling representative at Deborah Heart and Lung Center and as a library assistant in the Burlington County Library System. Abigail graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and advertising.

Tyler McGrath joined the Office of Institutional Advancement in August 2019. He earned a bachelor’s degree in communication studies from Grove City College, where he also competed as a varsity basketball player.