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Where generosity meets impact.

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Inspiring a Healthier Kansas City

AdventHealth Kansas City Foundation connects generosity with impact—helping ensure every patient, family, and neighbor has access to the care and compassion they deserve. 100% of every gift goes directly to the program you choose, supporting advanced technologies, whole-person care, and community initiatives that change lives. Together, we’re creating healthier futures for Kansas City.

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Meet Our Board

2025 Website Update
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Tim Deves
Chair Elect

Jennifer Benjamin
Secretary

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Nick Withrow
Treasurer

Trent Grissom

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Twyla Rist
Past Chair

Jennifer Crable
Chair

Tim Rodgers

Katherine Lumbard

Sam D. Huenergardt
AdventHealth, CEO Mid-America Region

Nathan Marticke
Ex. Dir, AHKCF

Directors

Josh Beck

Michael A. Boehm

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Stephen K Bubb, MD

Steve Cline

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Marty Cole

Barbara Cusick

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Tyler Grieve

Bob Jackson, MD

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Lindsay Jager

Sheri Johnson

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Julie Pine

Leah Ridgway, MD

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Kathy Saunders

Scott Thompson

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Harriett D. Darling
Emeritus

Mark S. Gilman
Emeritus

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Richard E. McEachen
Emeritus

David Newcomer, IV Emeritus

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Michelle Dew, MD, FACC

Brandon Cusick

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Carl Migliazzo, MD

Jay Kim

Jim Butler
Emeritus

Ronda White

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Staff

Nathan Marticke, MA
Executive Director

Stephanie O’Sullivan
Director of Philanthropy
& Data Services

Sara Lissauer
Philanthropy Officer

Debbie Kipper
Finance & Administrative Specialist

Johanna Blackburn, CMP
Donor Events Specialist

Brian Christiansen
Database & Research Specialist

Penny Mann
Office Assistant


Celebrating Generosity

Each year, we publish a Gratitude Report to highlight the incredible impact of philanthropy in our community. These reports honor our donors and showcase the programs made possible by their generosity.

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