A Mission of Healing Through Philanthropy
When you support the AdventHealth West Florida Foundations, you help us provide whole-person, compassionate care to AdventHealth patients and their families.
The AdventHealth West Florida Foundations support programs and services throughout the following local hospitals: Carrollwood, Connerton, Dade City, Heart of Florida, Lake Wales, North Pinellas, Ocala, Port Charlotte, Tampa, Wesley Chapel and Zephyrhills.
It is with your help that we are able to fund lifesaving projects that benefit you, your loved ones, and our community.
Your contributions:
- empower us to help more people live their best, most vibrant lives.
- help us build new facilities, fund leading-edge technology and develop groundbreaking ways of treating illness and disease.
- enable us to provide complete care that heals what hurts, eases minds and lifts spirits.
Your generosity heals.
Meet our Fundraising Team
- Kristen McCall
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President
Foundation
AdventHealth West Florida
Kristen McCall is a dynamic fundraiser who has spent her career advancing the mission and values of non-profit organizations in the Greater Tampa Bay market. She has been instrumental in the development and execution of key strategies driving volunteer engagement, board development, and overall fundraising dollars. Kristen’s responsibilities include executing development planning, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship activities to maintain and develop the donation of funds and gifts for the division. Kristen has a proven track record of successfully identifying, cultivating, recruiting and maintaining relationships with top-level volunteers and donors.
Kristen began her professional career at All Children’s Hospital where she organized and executed annual giving programs, including employee giving and special events. Prior to her role at AdventHealth, Kristen served as the Executive Director and Market Vice President for the American Heart Association in Tampa Bay, where she developed and sustained partnerships with top companies and community leaders while raising significant funds. During her tenure, Kristen led a team of 16 and achieved a fund-raising goal of $8.2 million for the organization, resulting in a 17.9% growth year over year. Under her leadership, the American Heart Association in Tampa Bay was ranked #5 in the country.
Kristen holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Public Relations from the University of Tampa, and is an active member of the Association for Healthcare Philanthropy. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and family, traveling and exercising.
Kristen.McCall@AdventHealth.com
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Nicholas Burgess
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Dade City Foundation
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Foundation
AdventHealth Zephyrhills Foundation
Nick is a graduate of the University of South Florida and a Florida native. Born and raised in Zephyrhills, the Pasco community has always been his home.
Early on in his career, Nick was a Partner Account Director for the Fortune 500 Company, CA Technologies (now Broadcom Inc.). In his role, he cultivated relationships with the company’s strategic partners and was responsible for a 144-million-dollar quota, which his team successfully reached year after year.
Most recently as Director of Operations for Bahrs Construction, Nick grew the business to a record high of 5.8 million in 2022, up 107% from the prior year. This role helped Nick develop his management skills, overseeing a team of 29 construction professionals. He also obtained his Florida Building Contractors license (CBC) which has been a lifelong personal goal of his, having come from a family of contractors.
Faith-driven, family-centered and goal-oriented is the best way to define Nick. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his wife, Kassidy, and their two Australian Shepherds, Wrigley and Remington, and spoiling his nieces and nephews. He also loves to cook. When not cooking for his family, he can be found competing in BBQ competitions.
Nicholas.Burgess@AdventHealth.com
13100 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525
- Ali Jordan
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Foundation Coordinator
AdventHealth Dade City Foundation
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Foundation
AdventHealth Zephyrhills Foundation
Ali brings a passion for health care and community service to her role as Foundation Coordinator for the AdventHealth Pasco County Foundations. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health Education from the University of Florida and went on to complete her Master of Business Administration with a focus in Healthcare Management at Saint Leo University.
Ali has immersed herself in the healthcare industry, gaining experience through several different positions and organizations. Most recently during her time at BayCare, she served as service line Marketing Strategist developing and implementing initiatives to support system-wide goals and connect with targeted patient populations. Her diverse experience across multiple health care organizations has fueled her dedication to supporting patients, families, and communities through philanthropic work.
Ali is a proud sixth-generation Floridian, born and raised in Dade City, Florida on her family’s ranch. She has been a lover of the outdoors from an early age. Outside of work, Ali enjoys tapping into her avid outdoor sportswoman hobbies, traveling, skiing, and going to concerts.
13100 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525
- Maggie Kissane
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Foundation Coordinator
AdventHealth Dade City Foundation
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Foundation
AdventHealth Zephyrhills Foundation
Originally from Long Island, New York, Maggie recently graduated from the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Sciences.
During her time in college, Maggie discovered a passion for community engagement and giving back. She served as Vice President of Philanthropy for her sorority, where she gained valuable experience planning fundraising events and leading initiatives to support meaningful causes.
Alongside her academic and leadership roles, she worked with the Banquet Manager at a local country club. This position introduced her to the world of event planning, where she learned the small details of planning events while strengthening her communication and organizational skills. Maggie is excited to bring this experience to her role here at AdventHealth.
Outside of work, she enjoys staying active and prioritizing time with her family. Maggie is truly excited to be a part of the AdventHealth team and looks forward to contributing to the foundation’s efforts to support our patients, staff and the broader community.
Maggie.Kissane@AdventHealth.com
13100 Fort King Road
Dade City, FL 33525
- Megan Miller
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Riverview Foundation
Megan believes in making a difference and giving back to her community. She joined AdventHealth in 2021 as the Executive Director of our Pasco County hospital foundations: Wesley Chapel, Dade City and Zephyrhills. She joined the Riverview leadership team the year before the new hospital opened in October 2024. She is the principal fundraiser for our Riverview hospital and is a member of the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida team. Megan also assists donors with their planned and estate gifts throughout our foundations in the Tampa Bay area. Since her graduation from Wayne State University in Detroit, she has worked exclusively for non-profits in Michigan and Florida.
Megan has an extensive history of nonprofit fundraising. Prior to joining AdventHealth, Megan served as the Vice President of Development for the Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, a public charity devoted to the Palmer’s legacy of supporting children through healthcare, character development and nature focused wellness. Megan also served as Director of Development for WUCF-Orlando Public Broadcasting, Director of Development for St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital in Southeast Michigan and as the Vice President of Specialized Development for Detroit Public TV.
Before coming to Florida in 2018, Megan led the philanthropy efforts for St. Joseph Mercy Oakland Hospital, where she developed the vision and strategic plan of the philanthropy program. Some of the highlights at St. Joe’s were: the creation of a regional grants/foundations program which supported five Trinity Health hospitals in Southeast Michigan, a record breaking $20,000,000 year, and celebrating the largest planned gift to the hospital.
Her warm personality, passion, ability to connect deeply with others, and her drive to succeed make her the perfect fit for Hillsborough County!
Megan and her husband enjoy time with friends and family and love sharing their home with their two Frenchies, Buzz and Blue.
9330 US Highway 301 South
Riverview, FL 33578
- Leigh Ann Wynn
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Polk Foundation
Leigh Ann is a seventh-generation Floridian, born and raised in Lake Wales, Florida on her family’s cattle ranch, with her roots planted firmly in agriculture in central Florida.
Leigh Ann graduated with a bachelor’s degree in public relations and a minor in Agricultural Communications from UF in 2002. After 13 years in the private sector, Leigh Ann joined Warner University as the Assistant Vice President for Advancement in 2015, raising over $28 million for scholarships, capital projects, and the Royal Fund for Excellence.
Leigh Ann and her husband JB and son Jake operate Wynn Cattle and enjoy all things outdoors. Leigh Ann looks forward to joining the team to help further the impact of AdventHealth in Polk County.
LeighAnn.Wynn@AdventHealth.com
410 S 11th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
- Chelsea Lafferty
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Senior Development Specialist
AdventHealth Polk Foundation
Chelsea Lafferty, CMSW, serves as Senior Development Specialist for the AdventHealth Polk Foundation, where she supports strategic fundraising initiatives that advance whole-person care across Polk County. With more than a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, grant management and program development, Chelsea is passionate about building inclusive systems that uplift communities and empower residents.
Before joining AdventHealth, Chelsea held leadership roles with the International Rescue Committee, St. Vincent Catholic Charities and the Center for Applied Linguistics. Her career has spanned multimillion-dollar federal portfolios in refugee resettlement, affordable housing and workforce development, with expertise in grant writing, donor stewardship and cross-sector collaboration. She brings a social worker’s perspective to philanthropy—grounded in empathy, systems thinking and a commitment to problem-solving through meaningful connection.
Chelsea earned her Master of Social Work from Tulane University and her Bachelor of Social Work from Trevecca Nazarene University. She is a Certified Master Social Worker in Florida. Dedicated to serving her community, Chelsea sees her role as a bridge—connecting generous donors with opportunities to expand access to whole-person care and transform lives across Polk County. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, she now calls Lakeland home—a return to her husband’s hometown after living in Lansing, Baltimore and New Orleans. On weekends, you’ll often find her exploring the Lakeland Farmers Market or playing at Bonnet Springs Park with her family. She is a proud Florida transplant.
Chelsea.Lafferty@AdventHealth.com
410 S 11th Street
Lake Wales, FL 33853
- McKenzie Doll
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Carrollwood Foundation
AdventHealth Connerton Foundation
AdventHealth Tampa Foundation
McKenzie is a collaborative and passionate team player who is driven by AdventHealth's mission to bring whole-person, compassionate care to the greater Tampa Bay area. She is a strategic thinker who puts relationships at the forefront of everything she does.
Most recently, McKenzie served as the Senior Director of Development for the Tampa Bay Heart Ball, supporting the American Heart Association. During her time at AHA, she managed a robust fundraising campaign that showcased her ability to exceed revenue goals, increasing the Heart Ball campaign 300% year over year in 2020 and raising $1.6M in revenue. She led, managed and built long-lasting relationships with an Executive Cabinet, which consisted of 21 community leaders and philanthropists. Prior to her role overseeing the Heart Ball, she served as the Director of Development for the Tampa Bay Heart Walk. In this role, she managed a large fundraising portfolio raising $1.38M, which included the Tampa Bay market’s top revenue-driving account.
Before moving into the nonprofit sector, McKenzie was Director of Strategic Accounts, Healthcare Marketing for TransPerfect Translations. In this role, she was responsible for generating and managing a $3M annual revenue goal while serving as the Global Account Lead for multiple Fortune 100 corporations, including Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer and Merck. Out of 4,000 salespeople in the company, McKenzie was awarded TransPerfect Translations’ “Outstanding Client Experience” award.
McKenzie is from south Florida and is a proud Florida Gator. She lives in South Tampa with her husband and enjoys working out, visiting with friends and family, and being a South Tampa "foodie" on the weekends.
Mckenzie.Doll@AdventHealth.com
3100 E Fletcher Ave,
Tampa, FL 33613
- Jay Goulart
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Senior Foundation Development Specialist
AdventHealth Tampa Foundation
Jay brings more than 25 years of philanthropic leadership experience to AdventHealth Foundation. He is passionate about building meaningful relationships that connect individuals, families, and organizations to opportunities that create lasting impact in the community. Throughout his career, Jay has worked with healthcare organizations, educational institutions and nonprofits to strengthen fundraising performance, deepen donor engagement and advance transformational philanthropic initiatives.
A recipient of the CASE Crystal Apple Award for teaching excellence, Jay has dedicated much of his career to helping organizations and fundraising professionals elevate their effectiveness through innovative strategies and relationship-centered approaches. At the invitation of IBM, he became the first nonprofit professional to design a fundraising application utilizing IBM Watson, helping pioneer the application of artificial intelligence within philanthropy.
Jay is proud to be part of AdventHealth and an organization that plays such a vital role in caring for the community. He is inspired daily by AdventHealth's commitment to whole-person care and the opportunity philanthropy provides to enhance the lives of patients and families throughout the region.
Outside of work, Jay can be found spending time with his wife, Kelly, cheering on their son and daughter at hockey rinks across Florida and beyond.
- Logan Foster
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Foundation Coordinator
AdventHealth Carrollwood Foundation
AdventHealth Connerton Foundation
AdventHealth Tampa Foundation
Logan Foster is a passionate, collaborative and mission-driven Development professional who thrives on impacting the health of communities. Starting as a Fundraiser for his local children’s hospital in undergrad, Logan realized the true impact fundraising could have on the lives of patients within and outside the four walls of the hospital. With experience in the nonprofit, government and corporate sectors of healthcare, Logan continues to remain steadfast in his commitment to making a difference.
His values align perfectly with the values of AdventHealth to deliver whole-person, compassionate care to those in the Tampa Bay area. Building relationships, connecting passions and being a light continue to be key drivers of Logan’s “why”.
Logan is a proud Tampa native, and Double Gator earning two degrees from the University of Florida. When not at work, you can find Logan trying the hottest new coffee spot in town or enjoying the beautiful Florida weather.
3100 E Fletcher Ave,
Tampa, FL 33613
- Amy Mangan
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Ocala Foundation
Amy Mangan is an external affairs professional whose career has focused on creating innovative and sustainable partnerships. She has dedicated her work to identifying program and relationship needs that result in long-lasting initiatives for the communities she serves. As Duke Energy’s Enterprise Director of Stakeholder Engagement, Amy was responsible for corporate-wide engagement projects for Florida, the Carolinas and Midwest. For the past few years, her work focused on building and implementing the company’s first-ever internal engagement center of excellence. She has co-authored best practice engagement case studies and led Duke Energy’s cross-functional projects for emerging business priorities.
Previously, Amy worked as Duke Energy’s Florida Director of Engagement and Foundation, managing a team that invested over $5 million in charitable grants each year. She also led engagement strategy for key regulatory and local initiatives.
Amy is chair-elect for Leadership Florida and former Trustee for The Nature Conservancy of Florida and Board Director for Prospera USA/Florida Hispanic Business Initiative. She and her husband Mike are proud Ocala, Florida natives who enjoy spending time with their family, friends and spoiled LhasaPoo puppies. They also derive great pleasure from living in their hometown and supporting local community endeavors.
- Paulette Farquharson-Beckford
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Foundation Coordinator
AdventHealth Ocala Foundation
Paulette is a familiar face in our Ocala community. Previously, she was a part of the human resources team at AdventHealth and the development and systems coordinator for Munroe Regional Medical Center’s Foundation.
Before her local work, Paulette served the Bronx Council on the Arts (New York) as membership/development director where she managed fundraising programs including major gifts, grants and sponsorships.
She holds a graduate degree in management and leadership.
- Sofia Zaronias
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Executive Director
AdventHealth North Pinellas Foundation
Sofia has more than 10 years of marketing, philanthropy and business development experience. Before coming to AdventHealth, she worked as an Assistant Director of Development for USF Health, helping build the grateful patient program and securing patient gifts for the OB-GYN, surgery and urology departments. She also previously worked in marketing and business development for Nestle Professional. Sofia earned a bachelor's degree from University of Central Florida and a master's in business administration from American Intercontinental University.
Sofia was born in Chicago but moved to Tarpon Springs at the age of 6 and has been blessed to live in such an amazing city. Sofia and her husband, Tony, have been married for almost 14 years and first met when they were 6 years old. They have 3 amazing children, Renee, Katerina, and Savvas. When Sofia is not working or shuttling around her kids, she loves cycling, reading a great book, the beach, and her church.
Sofia.Zaronias@AdventHealth.com
1395 S Pinellas Ave,
Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
- John Wright
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Executive Director
AdventHealth Southwest Florida Foundation
John is an accomplished marketing, communications and community leadership professional with decades of experience across healthcare, economic development and international business. He has led comprehensive marketing efforts encompassing branding, advertising, social media, community outreach, reputation management and strategic planning, with a strong focus on connecting organizations to the communities they serve.
John previously spent nearly two decades as President of the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce, directing a 1,200‑member organization and helping guide long‑term economic growth and recovery efforts following Hurricane Charley. His leadership emphasized collaboration, advocacy and strengthening relationships among businesses, civic leaders and community partners.
Earlier in his career, John held senior international roles in government and global enterprise, including serving as Her Majesty’s Consul for Commercial Affairs in Miami and leading regional sales and marketing for globally recognized brands such as Glenmorangie, Domecq International, Drambuie and United Distillers. He holds a Master of Arts in Spanish, German and Business Studies from the University of Edinburgh, graduating summa cum laude and brings a global perspective and strategic mindset to every role.
Meet the Corporate Partners and Special Event Team
- Lisa Altman
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Senior Director
Corporate Philanthropy and Special Events
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Lisa is known for her creative, results-driven approach leading large-scale events and fundraisers for clients such as Home Shopping Network, ESPN, NFL, Super Bowl XLIV, and a wide range of celebrities and local foundations.
Prior to her start with AdventHealth, Lisa worked at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Special Events and Player Development. Lisa then dove into the non-profit world at The Florida Aquarium as the Special Events Manager. Most recently, Lisa specialized in customizing unique entertainment for private, corporate, and non-profit events.
Originally from Buffalo, New York, the adjustment to the warmer climate has been an easy one. When Lisa is not at work you can find her enjoying live music, exercising on the Tampa Riverwalk, soaking up sunshine at the local beaches, or spending time with her family.
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Samantha Lamia
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Senior Manager
Corporate Philanthropy and Special Events
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Sam has always been passionate about serving others and making a difference in her community. She is excited to begin her journey at AdventHealth, and she is motivated to build relationships that will help the care team experts at local AdventHealth West Florida hospitals provide whole-person, compassionate care.
After she graduated from the University of Central Florida, with a degree in communication and nonprofit management, Sam began her career working for Second Harvest Food Bank. Throughout her eight years with the organization at two different locations in four different roles, she gained experience in product sourcing, fundraising, event planning, program management, and organizational operations. Most recently, Sam managed one of the country’s largest food recovery programs in Central Florida, sourcing over 28 million lbs. of food. Before joining AdventHealth, Sam held a marketing and community impact position at Lucky’s Market, where she oversaw their efforts for the Gulf Coast Region.
In her free time, you can find Sam enjoying time with her family at home cooking new recipes, reading the newest best-selling book, soaking up that Florida sunshine and supporting local Tampa Bay businesses.
Samantha.Lamia@AdventHealth.com
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Tori Menneto
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Director of Events
Corporate Philanthropy and Special Events
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Tori is from Buffalo, New York, where she earned her Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from the University at Buffalo. She began her professional career at Roswell Park Alliance Foundation in 2016, growing from an intern to a Peer to Peer Fundraising Coordinator. During her time there, she worked on an array of events such as the Ride for Roswell, a single day cycling event, Summer Splash, a fundraiser for pediatric cancer, All Star Night Gala, and the Empire State Ride, a seven day, 500+ mile cycling event across New York State. It was there she discovered her love for nonprofits and fundraising.
Tori loves building relationships with donors, fundraisers, vendors, and volunteers. She loves coordinating events, no matter the size and always looks for ways to improve the next time. When she's not working she loves spending time with her boyfriend, Tom, and two dogs, Melby and Chase. She loves traveling and is always looking for a good book to read.
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
Meet the Annual Giving, Community Giving, Donor Relations and Stewardship Team
- Kaley Tyler
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Director
Donor Relations and Stewardship
Foundation West Florida
Kaley is a collaborative leader who has dedicated her career to elevating the donor experience in mission-driven organizations. She has over 15 years of expertise in donor stewardship, constituent engagement, fund development, donor communications, and implementing programs that boost donor acquisition and retention.
Most recently, Kaley worked as the Director of Donor Relations & Fund Development for Atrium Health Foundation in Charlotte, NC, where she served on the senior leadership team and spearheaded a comprehensive stewardship program to support the philanthropic goals of their $500 Million fundraising campaign. Prior to this, Kaley served as the Sr. Director of Donor Relations & Stewardship for the University of South Florida Foundation, where she led a high-performing team and directed strategic programming for the university’s $1 Billion fundraising campaign.
A proud graduate of Kansas State University, Kaley holds a Master of Science in Counseling & Student Development and a Bachelor of Science in Family Studies & Human Services. She is currently pursuing a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership.
Kaley finds her greatest joy as a wife to her husband Chris and mom to her four-year-old daughter Gemma. She enjoys traveling, experiencing new cultures, watching live theater, attending sporting events and comedy clubs, relaxing at the beach, and spending time with family and friends.
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Sameksha (Simi) Khurana
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Director
Community Giving
Foundation West Florida
Simi Khurana serves as the Director of Community Giving, where she leads donor‑centered engagement efforts that support employee giving, annual giving and grateful patient programs across the West Florida Division. She is passionate about connecting people to purpose through authentic storytelling and relationships that inspire generosity and strengthen our mission of helping people feel whole.
Before joining AdventHealth, Simi held fundraising roles within academic medicine, most recently at University of Utah Health, where she launched the AG–Grateful Patient Program and built the institution’s mid‑level giving program. She also supported annual giving and alumni engagement at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Simi brings an interdisciplinary background — from student affairs to clinical mental health therapy — that shapes her focus on connection, trust, and mission‑aligned engagement. Her work has earned national and international recognition. She holds a bachelor’s degree from DePaul University with advanced training in addictions therapy, an MBA from Northern Illinois University and additional certifications in human services, domestic violence and creative and SEO writing.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, exploring new food and tea experiences and spending time with her family.
Sameksha.Khurana@AdventHealth.com
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Kelsey Stewart
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Donor Relations and Stewardship Coordinator
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Kelsey is originally from Old Tappan, New Jersey. Kelsey earned her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from the University of South Florida. During college, she participated in the Disney College Program internship, where she gained valuable experience in guest services and learned the Disney approach to creating meaningful, memorable experiences — something she carries with her in every professional interaction.
Kelsey began her career at Pfizer in Human Resources prior to joining the Volunteer Services team at Moffitt Cancer Center. It was there that she discovered her passion for working in a healthcare setting and the fulfillment that comes from supporting patients and their families. Kelsey joined the AdventHealth Foundation in 2024 as part of the Donor Relations and Annual Giving team. She is passionate about building strong, meaningful relationships, improving internal processes and delivering exceptional stewardship to the generous individuals who make our mission possible.
Outside of work, Kelsey enjoys being outdoors on the Riverwalk or Bayshore with her dog, Olive, spending time with family, attending Tampa Bay Lightning games and having fun at Disney World.
Kelsey.Stewart@AdventHealth.com
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
Meet the West Florida Division Support Team
- Evan Smith
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Director
Philanthropy Services
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Evan Smith is an innovative professional with experience in project/program design, integrated communication campaigns, partnership cultivation, impact fundraising and organizational leadership. Much of Evan's career has been centered around developing new territories as a launching team member of startup nonprofits, with his past few years oriented towards leading organizations scaling for long-term growth.
He began his career at a branding agency in Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a liaison between clients and the design team. He then transitioned into the nonprofit sector as a project manager for the Central Florida Commission on Homelessness, an organization driving collaboration between 100’s of stakeholders to address homelessness. Following this role, he served as the Director of Faith Partnerships with Community Resource Network, focusing on the mobilization of churches to identify faith-based resources and equip volunteers in response to regional at-risk families. Prior to joining the AdventHealth West Florida Foundation team, Evan was the Executive Director of Love INC of Metro Tampa, a scale-up nonprofit activating a network of faith community partners to transform the lives of neighbors experiencing complex social issues. During his tenure, Love INC achieved 53% growth in multi-year investments and secured its largest major gift ever.
Evan is a graduate of the University of North Florida with a degree in Communication, Public Relations and he received a Master of Arts degree from Asbury Theological Seminary.
Most importantly, Evan is married to his beautiful wife Shelby and they are blessed by their daughter Virginia. They are avid runners and enjoy exploring new restaurants around town, preferably those off the beaten path with eclectic menus.
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Melanie Mousel
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Director
Internal Operations
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Melanie joined the AdventHealth Foundation West Florida team in 2022. Melanie has almost 10 years of experience in fundraising and is honored to serve the West Florida communities through the efforts of the AdventHealth Foundation.
A native of Phoenix, AZ, Melanie graduated from Arizona State University in 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Biology. The first step in her career was with the development department of the Arizona Humane Society, where she helped fundraise for programs that cared for homeless pets.
After moving to Florida in 2016, Melanie has helped raise money for organizations that improve the health and quality of life of children, families and individuals in her community. Prior to joining AdventHealth West Florida, Melanie has worked for several nonprofit organizations including Orlando Health, Arnold and Winnie Palmer Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
When Melanie is not working, she enjoys watching the Buccaneers, making sourdough bread, and spending time with family and friends.
- Michael Meyers
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Manager
Philanthropy Services
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Michael Meyers is a dynamic marketing professional who thrives on driving growth and innovation. With experience across both corporate and nonprofit sectors, Michael blends creativity, strategy and data-driven insights to deliver results.
He began his career as a digital marketing coordinator with a database marketing company in Wesley Chapel, FL. He managed the company's social media accounts and blogging efforts, creating blog posts, creative graphics, emails and newsletters. His top priorities included generating digital leads and establishing the company as a thought leader online for data-driven marketing strategies. His efforts helped increase online conversions by 352% and web traffic by 67% in a year. Following this role, he served as a campus minister and social media manager for a local church in Tampa, FL. In response to the pandemic, he led a team in creating a digital marketing strategy and implementing processes to effectively grow and engage with local university students.
Michael graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Sociology. Ever since moving to the Tampa area for college, Michael has made it his home for nearly 15 years. He is happily married and has a son.
Michael.Meyers@AdventHealth.com
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637
- Anya Wynn
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Coordinator
Internal Operations
AdventHealth Foundation West Florida
Anya has been with AdventHealth for 15 years retroactive from the Dade City acquisition in 2018. She has held many roles during her tenure at Dade City some of them include: an Accountant with the Finance team, Contract Administrator and most recently the Executive Assistant for the Administration Office at Dade City. This role has enabled Anya to work closely with her four executives by supporting the various projects and being the face of the community when called upon.
She is thrilled to transition to the new role with the West Florida Division Foundation Team and is looking forward to supporting the work in making our hospitals thrive.
She has been married to her loving husband Will for 18 years and they have four wonderful children Nicholas, Benjamin, Marley and Olivia. Anya is originally from Miami but was raised in Tampa, she has been raising her family in Dade City for the past 16 years. Anya cares for her community as the President of her Youth Ministry program and has been mentoring youth for her church for the last 23 years in various roles. She loves learning new things, going to live concerts, being in nature, taking on a new fitness challenge, crafting and just being with her family.
14055 Riveredge Drive, Suite 250
Tampa, FL 33637