Our Team

The IU Health Foundation team leverages the power of philanthropy to support the IU Health goal of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation.

Our constant pursuit of making Indiana one of the healthiest states in the nation is guided by the dedicated staff of IU Health Foundation. Each of these individuals is committed to improving the lives of Hoosiers statewide through the power of philanthropy. Learn more about those who are making all the difference in our organization.

Executive Team

Directors

Central Office

Sarah Bock
Program Manager, Annual Giving
812.353.5533
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Lindsay Burkowski
Donor Engagement Specialist
317.282.9512
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Abby Charlebois
Growth Analyst
317.963.1673
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Erica Deutsch
Program Manager, Government Grants
317.719.7146
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Julie Geise
Administrative Coordinator for Heather Perdue
317.902.6319
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Tammy Henderson
Executive Administrative Coordinator for Crystal Miller
317.200.1228

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Carol Howard
Executive Director, Rev
317.962.2029
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Karissa Hulse
Program Manager, Grants Administration
317.962.2447
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Cassandra Jobin
Director, Grants
317.963.4559
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Liz Joss
Director, Communications
317.962.0647
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Mary Leer
Leadership Annual Giving Society Manager
317.965.8155
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Janell Love
Senior Grants Officer
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Megan Madia
Campaign Manager
317.963.9042
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Erin Newlon
Administrative Coordinator for Jami Marsh and Wendy Mehringer
463.253.4572
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Lauren Nikides-Heacox

Strategic Events and Engagement Producer
317.963.5283
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Derek Nutty
Director, Clinician Engagement
317.962.1842
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Sarah O'Brien
Gift Processing Specialist
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Rob Peoni
Senior Philanthropy Communications Strategist
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Melissa Roberts-Faulkner
Program Manager, Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
317.688.5547
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Heather Rollag
Operations Analyst
317.962.1872
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Victoria Sarjeant
Chief of Staff, Philanthropy and Sustainability
317.962.3270
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Laura Standley, RN
Program Manager, Liaison Service
317.550.6318
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Jamie Thompson
Philanthropy Data Manager
317.962.9301
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Derek Todd
Director, Growth
317.809.5818
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Nicole Troy
Team Lead, Gift Processing
317.963.9033
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Cara Willey, BSN, RN
Director, Liaison Service
317.618.7594

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Taylor Williams
Communications Associate
317.319.0923
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Doug Ziebarth
Data Solutions Analyst
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Indianapolis Metro Region

Leigh Ann Erickson
Senior Development Officer
317.373.0142

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Michelle Leonard McConnell
Director, Campaigns
317.688.5671
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West Central Region

Shanon Daugherty
Philanthropy Specialist
765.838.7772
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South Central Region

Shawna Girgis
Program Director, Community Relations and Outreach
812.279.0734
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Zephan Schroeder
Philanthropy Specialist
812.353.2858
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Emily Trinkle
Philanthropy Manager
812.353.5864
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