Kerri Morgan, Dave Dillon, and Leann Chilton
Missouri Foundation for Health
Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH) recently welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors. They bring valuable experience, regional insight, and a deep commitment to advancing health and well-being across Missouri.
Dr. Kerri Morgan is an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. A dedicated researcher and Paralympian, Dr. Morgan is an expert in disability and rehabilitation science, physical activity, and inclusive community health initiatives.
Dave Dillon is the Vice President of Public and Media Relations at the Missouri Hospital Association. With over 30 years in communications and a strong background in health policy, Dillon brings rich knowledge of Missouri’s health systems and a passion for clear, values-driven narrative change.
Leann Chilton is the former Vice President of Government Relations at BJC HealthCare. Chilton is a respected public policy strategist whose advocacy has spanned local and national arenas, with a focus on strengthening systems that support hospitals, behavioral health, and community wellness.
The MFH Board governs with a focus on advancing the Foundation’s mission to eliminate the underlying causes of health inequities, transform systems, and enable individuals and communities to thrive. In addition to approving strategic direction and overseeing fiduciary responsibilities, the Board plays a critical role in ensuring that all decisions align with the Foundation’s core values of Equity, Trust, Humility, Integrity, and Commitment.
“Our Board of Directors is one of the most powerful ways we stay connected to our mission and vision,” said Dwayne Proctor, MFH President and CEO. “These new members reflect professional excellence that will ensure sound governance for MFH, not just now, but for our future.”
Contact: Courtney McCall at cmccall@mffh.org
Lisa Block
The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey
Lisa Block is leaving The Healthcare Foundation of New Jersey (HFNJ) after more than 22 years to pursue new opportunities in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. She has had profound experience working in and for the community in the region served by HFNJ. During her time as a grantmaking professional at HFNJ, where she most recently served as Senior Program Officer, she supported 745 grants totaling $58 million working toward positive transformation in health systems and communities to improve health outcomes and access.
Monica Christopher
The Meadows Foundation
The Meadows Foundation announced that Monica Christopher has been named Chief Philanthropy Officer. In this role, she will work closely with Foundation President and CEO Eric R. Meadows to help guide the strategy and direction of the Foundation’s philanthropic work across Texas.
Ms. Christopher currently serves as Dallas Campus President of Texas Woman’s University (TWU), where she has advanced philanthropic engagement and led strategic campus growth and initiatives. Previously, she was Senior Vice President and Chief Giving and Community Impact Officer at Communities Foundation of Texas, where she built and led major philanthropic initiatives and cross-sector partnerships. Ms. Christopher is wrapping up her responsibilities at TWU and will join the Foundation full-time on February 17.
With more than two decades of senior leadership experience in philanthropy and community impact, Ms. Christopher is widely respected for her ability to bring together strategy, resources, and outcomes to achieve lasting change. She brings vast knowledge of the Dallas philanthropic landscape and a far-reaching network across North Texas.
“Monica has exactly the leadership and experience this moment calls for,” said Mr. Meadows. “She is a trusted partner, a proven leader, and someone who understands how collaboration and philanthropy can drive real, lasting change. We are very happy to welcome her to the Foundation.”
Contact: Meghan Parry at mparry@mfi.org.
Michael Galper and Tara Pak
UniHealth Foundation
Michael Galper, MPH, CPA, has been elected to the UniHealth Foundation board of directors. Mr. Galper is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, and teaches courses in health care finance, accounting and operations.
Mr. Galper is a retired partner of PwC’s Health Care Consulting Practice. During his tenure at PwC, he held leadership positions in Global Advisory Tools and Methods, West Coast Health Practice, and National Health Insurance Practice. He has worked with clients such as integrated health systems, managed care companies, hospitals, physician groups, and academic medical centers, assisting with financial and operational performance and regulatory compliance.
Mr. Galper has previously served on the Board of Achievable Health, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and Sycamores, a Child and Family Mental Health Services organization.
In addition, Tara Pak joined the foundation in October 2025 as a Program Manager. She comes to UniHealth from PATH, a statewide homeless services and housing agency, where she most recently served as the Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships. In this role, Ms. Pak oversaw government, foundation, and corporate grants spanning San Diego to Santa Clara counties in California. During her tenure, PATH’s operating budget grew from $38 million to $150 million, increasing by 295 percent over nearly nine years.
Ms. Pak will collaborate with community-based organizations, hospitals, and clinics to spark innovation and partnership within UniHealth’s convening space. She will also help launch and manage the Healthy Neighbors Small Grants Program, a new fund supporting nonprofits based in Altadena and Pasadena, California in addition to overseeing UniHealth’s communications efforts.
Susan Shumaker
Cone Health Foundation
Susan Shumaker will retire from her role as president of Cone Health Foundation (CHF). As she reflected on all the incredible people that she has met over the years and the substantial impact of CHF’s work in the community, the word that kept resurfacing for Ms. Shumaker was “gratitude.” She expressed gratitude for the staff at CHF both past and present; the board members who have been partners in this work; her colleagues at Cone Health, along with all the partners who have shared in this work.
The foundation remains focused on the tagline that was adopted in 2023 at the start of their shift to community-driven philanthropy: “Driven by equity. Guided by community.” And from the learnings of the seminal Greensboro Community Report, she believes the CHF team will continue to respond to the expressed needs of the community while being attentive to the ongoing and emergent community needs stemming from shifts in the political climate.
Contact: foundation@conehealth.com