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

KC Nelson, Chair

Brian Allen

Brian Allen

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

Donna Cruz Jones

Donna Cruz Jones

Headshot of Sarah King, a woman with red hair wearing a blue and white blouse.

Sarah King

Sandra Lehrman MD

Sandra Lehrman, MD

Christina Madhany

Christina Madhany

Trey Newsome

Albert "Trey" Newsome III

Portrait of woman with blonde hair and glasses

Krista L. Patterson, Vice Chair

Glenn Petty

Glenn Petty

Joan Petty

Joan Petty

Headshot of Anna Poon

Anna Poon

Headshot of Glenn Schiffmann, a white man with brown hair and glasses, wearing a suit.

Glenn Schiffmann

Headshot of Jon Wilson

Jon Wilson

Gail Zimmerman

Gail Zimmerman