Who We Are

Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation, led by our Board of Governors, provides the financial support necessary for delivering exceptional health care, in state-of-the-art facilities, to all children in need of care. Through pro-active communication efforts, community cultivation, philanthropic generosity and Christ-like stewardship, the Foundation’s purpose is to build strong partnerships that will result in world-class pediatric health care at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital.

Since 1956, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital has offered the highest level of care as the country’s first free-standing, non-profit Catholic pediatric hospital. Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon provides hope to thousands of children with complex conditions from Missouri, Illinois and beyond. A member of SSM Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the county, the 195-bed teaching hospital is staffed by SLUCare physicians affiliated with the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Since 2013, U.S News & World Report has recognized SSM Health Cardinal Glennon as a Best Children's Hospital. In every way, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon lives out the SSM Health Mission, “Through our exceptional health care services, we reveal the healing presence of God.”

It is the generous spirit of thousands of donors in our region and across the United States that has allowed the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation to build and sustain dozens of critical departments, programs and treatment centers at the hospital.

U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice, ranked SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in five out of ten possible specialties in the new 2023-24 Best Children’s Hospitals ranking! SSM Health Cardinal Glennon was awarded rankings in Cancer, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Neonatology and Nephrology.

By supporting the programs and services of the hospital, our donors have a direct impact on the hospital’s standings. Your support helps fund the latest research, data-sharing and quality improvement initiatives, educational programs, community outreach and more – all which help us earn points in each specialty.

Our Location

3800 Park Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
(314) 577-5605
1-800-269-0552
info@glennon.org

Archbishop Mitchell T. Rozanski

The Board of Governors

The Board of Governors, a long-standing group of influential community and civic leaders, are the backbone of this Foundation. Through the leadership, commitment and generosity of these 60+ individuals, the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation has continued to grow and flourish over the years.  It is the role of this board to help shape the strategic vision for the medical center, to make certain that fiscal controls are in place and to constantly grow the circle of support in the community.

Cardinal Glennon Children’s Foundation is committed to becoming a national leader in health care philanthropy. We are constantly striving to increase our support for faith-based, medical treatment and research. The Foundation is also dedicated to driving and supporting Next-Practices in the areas of wellness, prevention and nutritional programs that promote comprehensive health for children and families.

Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski
Chairman of the Board

David L. Taiclet, Sr.
President

Galen D. Bingham
First Vice President

Anthony J. Caleca
Second Vice President

Susan R. Conrad
Secretary

Douglas P. Long
Assistant Secretary

James F. Whalen
Chair-Finance/Investment Committee

Chrissy L. Nardini
Chair-Governance Committee

Matthew L. Carr
Chair-Development Committee

Mark J. Fronmuller
Chair-Advocacy and Community Relations Committee

Sandra S. Koller
Foundation President

Hossain Marandi, MD, MBA
President, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon
Children’s Hospital & System Vice President, Pediatric Service Line

Margaret B. Barrett

Brian C. Behrens

Tony Berg

Cheryl C. Boushka

Phillip C. Boyd

Clayton C. Brown

Joseph Caro

Sharon A. Cliffe

Susan R. Conrad

William M. Corrigan, Jr.

Robert Q. Costas

Timothy J. Danis

Daniel L. Dierdorf

Kelli J. Fabick

Jeremy Fotheringham

Dennis G. Gipson

Kristin J. Guehlstorf

Shawn Hagan

John F. Herber, Jr.

Thomas E. Hilton

Nicole Holland-Hong

Leslee Holliday

Jeffrey C. Kaiser

Lawrence P. Keeley, Jr.

John D. Lee

Robert G. Leonard

W. Dudley McCarter

Thomas P. McMillin

Bhavik R. Patel

Christopher R. Pronger

John S. Ross, Jr.

Brian D. Rothery

Sr. Mary Jean Ryan, FSM

Molly M. Sansone

John A. Schreiber

Steven R. Smoot

Mark E. Stallion

Kelvin J. Taylor, Sr.

Linda K. Tracy

Greg J. Twardowski

Sumit Verma

Kevin L. Williams


Ben Albers
President, Development Board

Jerry Herbert
Chairman, Knights of Columbus
Board of Visitors

Laura K. Baylis | Karen Page
Co-Presidents, Glennon Guild

Our Foundation Team

Executive

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Sandy Koller

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Vicky Tomber

Donor Development

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Kitty Lohrum

Senior Director of Philanthropy
314-678-6612
kitty.lohrum@ssmhealth.com

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Andrew Sutton

Director of Philanthropy
314-678-6647
andrew.sutton@ssmhealth.com

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Rose Brower

Director of Planned Giving
314-633-7351
rose.brower@ssmhealth.com

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Dee Burke

Director of Grant Development
314-678-6611
dee.burke@ssmhealth.com

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Scott Adamec

Director of Corporate Relations
314-678-6623
scott.adamec@ssmhealth.com

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Drew Huelsing

Hannah Hyde

Hannah Hyde

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Lindsay (Firestone) Hoosack

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Rachel Robison, MHA, CSM

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Melissa Vien

Board of Governors Liaison and
Donor Relations Manager
314-678-6631
melissa.vien@ssmhealth.com

Marketing and Events

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Todd Wise

Director of Marketing and Events
314-678-6638
todd.wise@ssmhealth.com

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Corinne Shelby

Creative Design Manager
314-678-6621
corinne.shelby@ssmhealth.com

Marissa Steimel

Marissa Steimel, MEd

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David Hanschu

Digital Marketing Consultant
314-678-6615
david.hanschu@ssmhealth.com

Kristine Nienhaus

Kristine Hale

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Allyson Kinnevan

Senior Event Coordinator
314-678-6636
allyson.kinnevan@ssmhealth.com

Becca Polizzi

Becca Polizzi

Community Outreach Coordinator
314-678-6622
becca.sansone@ssmhealth.com

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Kelsey Vost

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Aaron Wright

Senior Production Consultant
314-678-6624
aaron.wright1@ssmhealth.com

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Laura Wulf

Ambassador Relations Manager
314-678-6635
laura.wulf@ssmhealth.com

Philanthropy Operations

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Tricia Bouton

Director of Philanthropy Operations
314-678-6637
tricia.bouton@ssmhealth.com

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Pam Lane

Lead Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-633-7354
pam.lane@ssmhealth.com

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Heather Held Nelson

Lead Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-678-5446
heather.nelson1@ssmhealth.com

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Laura Perano

Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-577-5682
laura.perano@ssmhealth.com

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Emily Phelps

Senior Philanthropy Operations Analyst
314-678-6642
emily.phelps@ssmhealth.com

Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor

Foundation Development Assistant
314-577-5605
judy.taylor@ssmhealth.com

Finance

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Anne Diab