Leadership | Baptist Health Foundation

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 International and Baptist Health’s Government & Community Relations and Hospitality & Business Relations divisions.
Barbara James
Vice President of Development & Development Support

561-737-7733 ext. 84445
BarbaraJa@baptisthealth.net

Barbara James is responsible for the planning, operation and coordination of philanthropy for Bethesda Hospital East and West, located in Boynton Beach. Her role also includes oversight of the Foundation’s Corporate Philanthropy Partners program, research and prospect management efforts and system-wide events team.
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, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Baptist Health Academics.
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 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.

2024-2025 Officers & Directors

Michael L. Katz

Board Chair

Stephen A. Blumenthal

Vice Chairman

Lani Kahn Drody

Chairman Emeritus

Judith H. Zeder

Treasurer

Tobin Cobb

Secretary

Alex Villoch

CEO

Executive Committee

Directors

Councils

Baptist Hospital of Miami - Miami Neuroscience Institute Council Directors
2024-2025

Bethesda Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

Doctors Hospital - Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Council Directors
2024-2025

Fishermen's Community Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

Homestead Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

Mariners Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

Miami Cancer Institute Council Directors
2024-2025

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Council Directors
2024-2025

South Miami Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

West Kendall Baptist Hospital Council Directors
2024-2025

Honorary Directors

Ex-Officio Members

Board Member Restrictions

*Cannot serve as the chairperson of the Governing Board of the Affiliate or on any Baptist Health committees other than Quality & Patient Safety, and Community Benefit.
**Cannot serve on any board committees.

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Foundation Leadership

Staff Leadership

Alex Villoch

Barbara James

Annie Martinez-Lopez

Jacquie O’Malley

Wendy Reilly Gentes

Jamie Thomas

Volunteer Leadership

2024-2025 Officers & Directors

Michael L. Katz

Stephen A. Blumenthal

Lani Kahn Drody

Judith H. Zeder

Tobin Cobb

Alex Villoch

Executive Committee

Directors

Councils

Honorary Directors

Ex-Officio Members

Board Member Restrictions

Get the Latest Information from Baptist Health Foundation.

Generosity Heals

Volunteer

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