Our Team and Board
We are stewards. A team of community leaders with passionate commitment. As we oversee fundraising projects and manage the Foundation’s assets, we strive to ensure that your selfless generosity has purpose and impact according to your wishes — and that each and every gift enhances the quality of health care in meaningful ways.
Meet the Team
Beth Anne Atkins
Beth Anne Atkins
Beth Anne is responsible for developing and implementing the Foundation’s strategic marketing plan, which supports our mission and vision, assists with building donor pipeline and increases brand awareness. She also oversees social media efforts, internal and external public relations, media relations, and strategic communications.
252-847-7695
beth.atkins@vidanthealth.com
Karen Bean
Karen Bean
Karen provides administrative support to the President of the Foundation and the Board of Trustees.
252-847-5868
karen.bean@vidanthealth.com
Christina Bunch
Christina Bunch
252-847-5437
christina.bunch@vidanthealth.com
Crystal Corbett
Crystal Corbett
252-847-0879
crystal.corbett@vidanthealth.com
Christy Deardorff
Christy Deardorff
Christy is responsible for developing and implementing the Foundation’s annual giving fundraising program. In coordination with marketing/communications and donor relations, she is tasked with increasing annual philanthropic donations through an enhanced sustaining giving program, robust donor retention and donor acquisition efforts, and detailed data analysis – all in support of Vidant Health’s mission and vision.
252-847-1073
christy.deardorff@vidanthealth.com
Dana Everett
Dana Everett
252-847-5761
dana.everett@vidanthealth.com
Lou Flora
Lou Flora
Lou provides administrative support to the Development Team, proofs and sends thank you and acknowledgement letters, handles time and attendance, enters expenses for travel and education and provides support to development officers. She provides special event assistance for Foundation programs as needed.
252-847-1508
lou.flora@vidanthealth.com
Kahla Hall
Kahla Hall
252-847-0692
kahla.hall@vidanthealth.com
Elise Ironmonger
Elise Ironmonger
Elise is responsible for stewarding relationships with CMN national partners to increase fundraising efforts (through visits, presentations, etc.). She manages social and digital media (Facebook, Twitter, websites, digital boards), produces direct mailing pieces and newsletters, and assists with planning CMN events such as radiothon and telethon, Dance Marathon and Extra Life programs. Elise provides support for other events throughout the year that support our CMN program.
252-847-2136
elise.ironmonger@vidanthealth.com
Rhonda James
Rhonda James
Rhonda is responsible for all aspects of fundraising for James and Connie Maynard Children’s Hospital, including the oversight of the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals program along with the support of two team members (Elise and Christina– Coordinators, Development Programs). This includes cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of donors; as well as, developing strategies for all fundraising activities and events. Rhonda works closely with the leadership team of Maynard Children’s Hospital to maintain a strong understanding of their needs and priorities as related to philanthropic support.
252-847-1071
rhonda.james@vidanthealth.com
Heidi Johnson
Rhonda James
Heidi processes donations and other gifts to the Foundation through our Raiser’s Edge software. Sends out thank you and acknowledgment letters to our donors.
252-847-2806
heidi.johnson@vidanthealth.com
Bobbie Lapiejko
Bobbie Lapiejko
Bobbie provides leadership for the philanthropic strategies of the eight Vidant Health community hospitals. She will work closely with community hospital team members, development councils and foundation boards. The strategies will focus on acquiring and retaining a broad base of donors while working within a budget, setting goals and objectives, and reporting outcome measurements accordingly.
252-847-2025
bobbie.lapiejko@vidanthealth.com
Crystal Page
Crystal Page
Crystal manages the Raiser Edge database and wealth screening software that helps with identifying and qualifying donors for the foundation pipeline. She assists the major gift officers with portfolio management and prospect research. She oversees gift processing, data entry, gift acknowledgment, Raiser’s Edge reports, Raiser’s Edge training, and data analytics for mailings, etc.
252-847-8968
crystal.page@vidanthealth.com
Blair Vick
Blair Vick
252-847-1072
blair.vick@vidanthealth.com
Scott Senatore
Scott Senatore
252-847-3390
scott.senatore@vidanthealth.com
Varessa Wall
Varessa Wall
Varessa secures major gifts in support of the Foundation’s mission. Currently, her focus is on Vidant Cancer Care where she is managing the Vidant Cancer Care Campaign.
252-847-8994
varessa.wall@vidanthealth.com
Chris Smith
Chris Smith
Chris oversees the Foundation’s operations, financial reporting and budget management. His team manages the receipt/distribution of gifts and grants, database/portfolio management and performance measurement. He is also responsible for ensuring the Foundation remains in compliance with financial reporting standards and internal control best practices.
252-847-9523
chris.smith@vidanthealth.com
Lisa Thomas
Lisa Thomas
252-847-9846
lisa.thomas@vidanthealth.com