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

Regional Directors

Central Office

Fatima Ameri
Graduate Assistant
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Julia Bonnett
Senior Market Analytics and Insights Analyst
463.298.7833
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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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Chakshu Chhabra
Graduate Assistant
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Sarah Clem
Fund Impact Liaison
317.370.4147
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Erica Deutsch
Program Manager, Government Grants
317.719.7146
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Patricia Frank
Coordinator, Grants Administration
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Julie Geise
Administrative Coordinator for Heather Perdue
317.902.6319
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Jodi Gietl
Senior Development Officer
317.730.1901

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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 Tice 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 Director
317.963.9042
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Amira Malcolm
Intern
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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
463.279.8515
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Lindsay Potter
Program Manager, Philanthropy 
317.962.2029
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Fatima Qasemi
Graduate Assistant
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Melissa Roberts-Faulkner
Program Manager, Donor Cultivation and Stewardship
317.688.5547
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Laura Standley, RN
Program Manager, Liaison Services
317.550.6318
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Con Sullivan
Senior Development Officer
317.797.1545

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Myles Taylor
Grants Administration Coordinator
317.935.1558

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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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Patience Wambugu
Graduate Assistant
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Karissa Wiegand
Communications Specialist
317.765.3579
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Cara Willey, BSN, RN
Director, Liaison Services
317.618.7594

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Indianapolis Metro Region

Leigh Ann Erickson
Senior Development Officer
317.373.0142

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Eric Statler
Senior Development Officer
317.962.4537
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West Central Region

Shanon Daugherty
Philanthropy Specialist
765.838.7772
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South Central Region

Kenzie Colvin
Project Coordinator
812.929.8987

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Emily Trinkle
Philanthropy Manager
812.353.5864
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