Leadership

Baptist Health’s Foundation leadership is focused on inspiring philanthropy and building extraordinary donor relationships in support of excellence, innovation, community wellness and global leadership in healthcare. Through philanthropy, the Foundation supports and expands Baptist Health’s ability to provide outstanding patient care and bring the latest treatments and technology to patients and families affected by a serious illness. Our team tirelessly works with donors to fund cutting-edge research and offer continuing education opportunities to clinical staff.

Staff Leadership

Alex Villoch
Chief Executive Officer

786-467-5411
AlexVi@baptisthealth.net

Alex Villoch serves as Chief Executive Officer of Baptist Health Foundation, overseeing all administrative, operational and philanthropic initiatives. She is the liaison between the Foundation Board and greater Foundation staff. Her role also includes oversight of Baptist Health’s Government & Community Relations and Hospitality & Business Relations divisions.
Shelly Hiranand
Assistant Vice President of Operations

786-467-5425
ShellyH@baptisthealth.net

Shelly Hiranand is responsible for the development and implementation of infrastructure to support administrative and fiscal oversight, restricted fund management, strategic growth, prospect development, Foundation events, performance metrics, gift processing and compliance.
Annie Martinez-Lopez
Assistant Vice President of Development

786-467-5526
AnnaM@baptisthealth.net

Annie Martinez-Lopez is responsible for the planning, operation and coordination of philanthropy for Baptist Hospital of Miami, Gift Planning, Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Miami Neuroscience Institute.
Jacquie O’Malley
Assistant Vice President of Development

786-467-5401
JacquelineO@baptisthealth.net

Jacquie O’Malley is responsible for the planning, operation and coordination of philanthropy for Miami Cancer Institute and HEAT.HELP.CURE. – a partnership between the Miami HEAT and Baptist Health Foundation to raise critical funds to benefit Miami Cancer Institute.
Wendy Reilly Gentes
Assistant Vice President of Development

305-434-3665
WendyRG@baptisthealth.net

Wendy Reilly Gentes is responsible for the planning, operation and coordination of philanthropy for Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Miami Orthopedics & Sports Medicine Institute, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health.
Jamie Thomas
Assistant Vice President of Development

786-467-5421
JamieT@baptisthealth.net

Jamie Thomas is responsible for the planning, operation and coordination of philanthropy for the Giving Society, Cornerstone Society, Donor Recognition, Physician and Grateful Patient programs, Miami Innovation Institute, South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital and Baptist Health’s Ocean Reef Community.

Volunteer Leadership

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 are members of the community who are committed to the vision and mission of our organization. The Foundation Board of Directors are some of our greatest advocates. Their contributions, time and effort help guide the strategic vision, financial sustainability and awareness of Baptist Health as a nonprofit organization benefiting from philanthropic support to better serve our community.

Robert G. Berrin, Chairman of the Board
Lani Kahn Drody, Vice Chairman
Tomas P. Erban, Chairman Emeritus
Michael Katz, Treasurer
Lane M. Jones, Secretary
Alex Villoch, CEO

Baptist Health Foundation

Foundation Leadership

Staff Leadership

Alex Villoch

Shelly Hiranand

Annie Martinez-Lopez

Jacquie O’Malley

Wendy Reilly Gentes

Jamie Thomas

Volunteer Leadership

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Foundation Leadership

Staff Leadership

Alex Villoch

Shelly Hiranand

Annie Martinez-Lopez

Jacquie O’Malley

Wendy Reilly Gentes

Jamie Thomas

2019 – 2020 OFFICERS & DIRECTORS

Directors

Honorary Directors

Ex-Officio Members

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