In 1989, Friends of Children’s Hospital was established with a small, dedicated board focused on enhancing Mississippi’s Children’s Hospital. Over time, the board has grown in size while maintaining its original goals. Together, the volunteer directors collaborate to organize fundraising events and cultivate new partners. Each July, new board members are elected to continue the mission.
2025-2026 Board of directors
Mary Clift Abdalla
Chairman
Jennifer Johnson
Chairman-Elect
Samantha Moore
Treasurer
Adam Adcock, MD
Board Member
Michael Boerner
Board Member
Jordan Bryan
Board Member
Byron Burkhalter
Board Member
Aimee Garner
Board Member
Rebekah Gregory
Board Member
Mark Hosemann
Board Member
Ben James
Board Member
Janna Lampton
Board Member
Sanford Moore
Board Member
Hon. Jennifer Nicaud
Board Member
Katie Nicholas, MD
Board Member
Aaron Samuels
Board Member
Kirk Sims
Board Member
Jia Scott
Board Member
Maggie West
Board Member
Katherine Woodall
Board Member
Meredith Aldridge
Ex-Officio Member
Caitlin Foreman
Ex-Officio Member
Guy Giesecke
Ex-Officio Member
Mary Taylor, MD
Ex-Officio Member
