Staff

Steve has a diverse background in the philanthropy, nonprofit and local government fields. He is directing strategy and implementing plans to help transform population health through a lens of innovation and equity.

Kathleen is the Director of Foundation Operations. In this role, she manages internal operations and administration of all foundation investments to change the way people experience health care from birth to natural completion of life.

Jennifer is a program officer for Sojourns, the Foundation's signature program, which focuses on improving quality, access to and awareness of palliative care.

Elyse Salend is a program office for the Foundation’s Sojourns Program, which strategically targets improving palliative care services for those with serious chronic illness. She manages project and initiatives regionally and nationally that improve the quality care near the end of life.