Board of Directors

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

Your Support in Action

Nathan Patrick

In his young life, eight-year-old Nathan Patrick has learned one of life’s most profound lessons–that there is no greater purpose in life than serving others.