AdventHealth East Florida Division names Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Foundation

ORANGE CITY, Fla. – The AdventHealth East Florida Division has selected Joni Hunt to serve as the Vice President of Strategic Partnerships and Foundation.

In this role, Hunt will spearhead AdventHealth’s philanthropic initiatives and help strengthen the organization’s relationships with business and community leaders in each local market.

Encompassing seven hospitals with a total of 1,407 beds in Daytona Beach, DeLand, Orange City, New Smyrna Beach, Palm Coast, and Tavares, the AdventHealth East Florida Division employs over 11,000 team members, including nearly 400 physicians and advanced practitioners across 30 medical specialties in 70 practice locations.

"Joni’s extensive experience, coupled with her strong community ties, makes her a natural fit for this role," said Audrey Gregory, Ph.D., R.N., Executive Vice President and CEO for the AdventHealth East Florida Division. "I am thrilled to welcome her back to AdventHealth and am confident that her leadership will be invaluable in driving AdventHealth’s mission forward, ensuring we continue to serve as a cornerstone of the community’s health and well-being.”

From 2011 to 2018, Hunt served as the government affairs leader for the AdventHealth facilities in Flagler, Lake and Volusia counties.

Most recently, she supported Halifax Health in progressive leadership roles, culminating in her position as Vice President of Public Affairs and Business Development.

She has served on boards and committees for local organizations including the Checkered Flag Committee of Daytona International Speedway, Civic League of the Halifax Area, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Food Brings Hope, Ormond Beach Chamber of Commerce, Team Volusia, and more.

Hunt is a registered lobbyist with the State of Florida. She earned both a Master of Aeronautical Science with a specialization in Human Factors in Aviation/Aerospace Systems and a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Business Administration from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.