DUKE CHILDREN’S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

GUIDING US TO AN EVEN BRIGHTER FUTURE

The Duke Children’s National Leadership Council is committed to enhancing Duke Children’s as one of the truly outstanding children’s centers in the world. This council provides Duke Children’s leaders with generous supporters, knowledgeable spokespeople, and thoughtful connectors, who promote Duke Children’s mission to transform care for children locally, nationally, and globally.

Children’s National Leadership Council members serve as:

  • Donors who support our mission and set an example to others through their philanthropy;
  • Connectors who foster new relationships between Duke Children’s and interested individuals; and
  • Ambassadors who increase Duke Children’s visibility by sharing our story at events they host and attend.
Portrait of woman with blonde hair and glasses

Krista L. Patterson, Chair

Andrew Axelrod Headshot

Andrew Axelrod

Headshot of Sarah Barnhill, a blonde-haired woman.

Sarah Barnhill

Tricia Brentjens Headshot

Tricia Brentjens

Chris Edge Headshot

Chris Edge

James Forrest

 James Forrest

Patrick Horning

Patrick Horning 

Anne Howard

Anne Howard

Cathy Jefferson

Cathy Jefferson

Christina Madhany

Christina Madhany

A headshot of KC Nelson, a white man with auburn hair wearing a suit.

KC Nelson

Trey Newsome

Albert "Trey" Newsome III

Headshot of Anna Poon

Anna Poon

Marcelle Scheyer

Marcelle Scheyer