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
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Alex Villoch
Chief Executive Officer786-467-5411
AlexVi@baptisthealth.netAlex 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.
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Barbara James
Vice President of Development & Development Support561-737-7733 ext. 84445
BarbaraJa@baptisthealth.netBarbara 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.
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Shelly Hiranand
Assistant Vice President of Operations786-467-5425
ShellyH@baptisthealth.netShelly 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.
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Annie Martinez-Lopez
Assistant Vice President of Development786-467-5526
AnnaM@baptisthealth.netAnnie 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.
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Jacquie O’Malley
Assistant Vice President of Development786-467-5401
JacquelineO@baptisthealth.netJacquie 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.
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Wendy Reilly Gentes
Assistant Vice President of Development305-434-3665
WendyRG@baptisthealth.netWendy 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 Young Philanthropists of Baptist Health.
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Jamie Thomas
Assistant Vice President of Development786-467-5421
JamieT@baptisthealth.netJamie 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.
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