Leadership | Baptist Health Foundation | Baptist Health South Florida

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

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Alex Villoch is the CEO of the Baptist Health Foundation, where she has led the Foundation in its first ever $600M Power Extraordinary Campaign for Baptist Health. Her role also includes oversight of the organization’s Government & Community Relations, Hospitality and International divisions.
Annie Martinez-Lopez
Vice President of Development

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Annie Martinez-Lopez oversees fundraising efforts for the Foundation, supporting Baptist Health hospitals, institutes, entities and programs throughout the organization’s service area from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach County.
Barbara James
Vice President of Development Support

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Barbara James oversees philanthropic efforts for Bethesda Hospital, with two campuses located in Boynton Beach. Her role also includes oversight of the Foundation’s Corporate Philanthropy Partners program, Institutional Giving, Physician and Grateful Patient program and Foundation Events.
Jacquie O’Malley
Assistant Vice President of Development

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Jacquie O’Malley oversees philanthropic efforts for Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and Bounce Back from Cancer™, a partnership between The Miami HEAT and Baptist Health Foundation to raise critical funds to benefit Miami Cancer Institute.
Greg G. Romagnoli
Assistant Vice President of Development

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Greg G. Romagnoli oversees philanthropic efforts for Baptist Health Baptist Hospital, Miami Neuroscience Institute, and Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, partnering closely with leadership, clinicians, and supporters to advance lifesaving innovation and compassionate care across the hospital and Institutes.
Wendy Reilly Gentes
Assistant Vice President of Development

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Wendy Reilly Gentes oversees philanthropic efforts for Doctors Hospital, Fishermen’s Community Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, Baptist Health Orthopedic Care and Baptist Health Academics.
Jamie Thomas
Assistant Vice President of Development

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Jamie Thomas oversees philanthropic efforts for South Miami Hospital, Homestead Hospital, West Kendall Baptist Hospital and Baptist Health’s Ocean Reef donor community.
Lourdes M. Alvarez
Assistant Vice President of Marketing & Donor Engagement Strategies

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Lourdes Alvarez oversees the Foundation’s Marketing and Communications strategies, Donor Stewardship and Recognition programs, Annual Giving efforts and Research and Prospect Management initiatives.

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.

2025-2026 Officers & Directors

Michael L. Katz

Board Chair

Stephen A. Blumenthal

Vice Chair

Lani Kahn Drody

Chair Emeritus

Judith H. Zeder

Treasurer

Tobin Cobb

Secretary

Alex Villoch

CEO

Executive Committee

Directors

Councils

Baptist Hospital of Miami - Miami Neuroscience Institute Council Directors
2025-2026

Bethesda Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

Doctors Hospital - Baptist Health Orthopedic Care Council Directors
2025-2026

Fishermen's Community Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

Homestead Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

Mariners Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

Miami Cancer Institute Council Directors
2025-2026

Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute Council Directors
2025-2026

South Miami Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

West Kendall Baptist Hospital Council Directors
2025-2026

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

Annie Martinez-Lopez

Barbara James

Jacquie O’Malley

Greg G. Romagnoli

Wendy Reilly Gentes

Jamie Thomas

Lourdes M. Alvarez

Volunteer Leadership

2025-2026 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

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