About Philanthropy

Every year, UK HealthCare and the UK College of Medicine impact tens of thousands of lives through the nurses, doctors and staff involved in patient care and through the tireless work of researchers and educators. Together, we are creating a healthier Kentucky.
By giving to UK HealthCare and the College of Medicine, you can help us continue this vital work and achieve our goals, which include:

• Increasing our capacity to meet the unique health care needs of all our patients.
• Providing much-needed services that enhance patients’ well-being.
• Pursuing treatments for conditions that impact our state the most.
• Teaching the next generation of physicians and scientists.

We’re uncommonly able to meet the needs of this Commonwealth. Your generous support helps prove “The Power of Advanced Medicine” every day.

Connecting philanthropic support to transformational patient care, innovative research, and healthier communities across Kentucky.

Leadership

Michael Harders
Associate Vice President for Philanthropy – Health
859-562-0992
[email protected]

Administration

Judy Decker
Executive Assistant to AVP
859-323-6415
[email protected]

Advancing cancer research, innovative treatments, supportive services, and patient-centered care for individuals and families affected by cancer.

Leadership

Kristi Martin
Philanthropy Executive Director, Cancer Programs
859-257-1179
[email protected]

Gift Officers

Ashley Hammond
Associate Director of Philanthropy, Cancer Programs
606.224.0850
[email protected]

Jared Bickel
Director of Philanthropy, Cancer Programs
[email protected]

Administration

Vacant
Administrative Associate, Cancer Programs

Supporting medical education, research, scholarships, and College of Medicine priorities.

Leadership

Jennifer Decker
Executive Director of Philanthropy, UK College of Medicine
859-785-7393
[email protected]

Gift Officers

Regan Blevins
Director of Philanthropy
859-553-3917 
[email protected]

Taryn Derrick
Director of Philanthropy
859-533-9449
[email protected]

Ryan McBride
Associate Director of Philanthropy
859-257-8127
[email protected]

Administration

Vacant
Associate Director of Philanthropy

Melissa Snow-Groves
Senior Director of Strategy for Philanthropic Initiatives
270-252-4473
[email protected]

Kate Joseph
Director of Philanthropic Accounts
859-218-0417
[email protected]

Lindsay Mattingly
Director of Graduate Medical Education Initiatives
859-562-2679
[email protected]

Sarah Inglis
Associate Director of Philanthropic Initiatives
859-562-2717
[email protected]

Administration

Willa Chambers
Administrative Services Assistant
[email protected]

Not sure who to contact?

Our College of Medicine philanthropy team can help connect you with the right person based on your area of interest. Email us at [email protected].

For grateful patients and families interested in honoring caregivers or supporting a clinical area that made a difference in their lives. 

Leadership

Allen Chapa
Executive Director of Philanthropy
[email protected]

Gift Officers

Townsend Miller
Director of Philanthropy
859-562-2693
[email protected]

Beth Wells
Director of Philanthropy
859-319-6886
[email protected]

Vacant
Director of Philanthropy

Vacant
Director of Philanthropy

Administration

Shannon Cox 
Administrative Staff/Office Manager
859-218-8449 
[email protected]

Helping donors understand the impact of their support through communication, recognition and stewardship.

Leadership

Laura Wright
Senior Director, Donor Relations – Health
859-323-5331
[email protected]

Staff

David Bellnier 
Donor Stewardship Associate
[email protected]

Brandon Duncan
Donor Communications Associate
859-562-2706
[email protected]

Steve Harris
Director of Donor Stewardship
[email protected]

Gracie Lee
Donor Relations Coordinator
[email protected]

Catlin Meehan
Donor Stewardship Associate
[email protected]

Administration

Marissa Price 
STEPS Administrative Associate
[email protected]

Supporting Golisano Children's at UK, pediatric programs, obstetrics and gynecology, and psychiatry.

Leadership

Jennifer Decker
Assistant Vice President, Golisano Children’s at UK Alliance Development 
859-785-7393
[email protected]

Melissa Snow-Groves 
Senior Director of Strategy for Philanthropic Initiatives, Golisano Children's at UK
270-252-4473
[email protected]

Gift Officers

Isabella Norrid
Director of Philanthropy
270-889-8093
[email protected]

Graham Hess
Associate Director of Philanthropy 
859-323-5374
[email protected]

Reilly Richardson
Associate Director of Philanthropy
859-797-7579
[email protected]

Administration

Briana Blackburn
Associate Director of Stakeholder Engagement
859-257-1121
[email protected]

For community fundraising events, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and philanthropic programs as well as Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Leadership

Tricia Potts
Senior Director, Philanthropic Partnerships, Events and Programs
859-562-2157
[email protected]

Staff

Kelsey Bruner
Associate Director of Philanthropic Events, UK HealthCare
859-323-3613
[email protected]

Hayden Hughes
Associate Director of Philanthropy for Children's Miracle Network
859-257-1106
[email protected]

Glenda McCoy
Director, Philanthropic Programs
859-218-0287
[email protected]

Jennifer Poage
Director of Philanthropic Partnerships
[email protected]

Blossom Riffe
Philanthropy Coordinator
859-323-0689
[email protected]

Vacant
Philanthropy Coordinator

Administration

Ellie Ostvig
STEPS Administrative Associate 
859-257-1789
[email protected]

Not sure who to contact?

Our philanthropy team can help connect you with the right person based on your area of interest. Email us at [email protected].