Meet the Nationwide Children's Foundation

The Foundation team serves to further the mission of Nationwide Children’s Hospital while meeting donor philanthropic goals. Comprised of highly skilled philanthropic professionals, our team includes a number of people who have been with Nationwide Children’s for more than a decade. We also have newer additions to the staff who have joined our team from prestigious institutions around the country.

At Nationwide Children’s, we believe that when your child needs a hospital, everything matters. And because of that belief, every gift matters. Whatever your charitable intentions, our team can help you improve the lives of children while bringing pride, joy, and a sense accomplishment to your family.

Please contact the appropriate staff member below, or call (614) 355-5400 if you would like general information about the Foundation or how to make a gift.

Nationwide Children's Hospital Foundation
700 Children's Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Phone: (614) 355-5400
Fax: (614) 355-5410
Giving@NationwideChildrens.org

Leadership Team

Steve Testa
President

Niki Shafer
Senior Vice President, Outreach

Nichole Ferris
Vice President, Constituent Giving

Scott McKenzie
Director, External Relations

Kevin Welch
Vice President, Development Services

Corporate Giving

National Partnerships

Cali Nezballa
(614) 355-5425

Local Partnerships and Children's Miracle Network

Children's Miracle Network & Corporate Philanthropy

Amanda Dove
(614) 355-5418

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Scott Hilbert
(614) 355-3856

Local Partnerships 

Robbii Miller
(614) 355-5435

Events

Special Events & Affinity Groups

Cynthia Laux
(614) 355-5413

Development Board

Rebecca Shaughnessy
(614) 355-5432

Women's Auxiliaries

Sophia Ruotolo
(614) 355-5487

Community Fundraisers & Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus Marathon & 1/2 Marathon

Morgen Spon
(614) 355-5419

Ally Klinefelter
(614) 355-5424

Development

Grateful Patient Program

Jillean Bastian
(614) 355-5407

Tiffany Black
(614) 355-5451

Major Gifts

Ben Kozberg
(614) 355-5426

Bethanne Tilson
(614) 355-5422

Planned Giving

Lori Aiello
(614) 355-5417

Carmen Savarino
(614) 355-5434

Communications

Jackie Niese
(614) 355-5494

Foundation Relations

Julia Wyche
(614) 355-5421

John Hykes
(614) 355-5433