Leadership and Governance
To our Children's Miracle Network community,
Stepping into the role of Chair of the Board of Trustees this past year has been a profound honor and a "sacred obligation"—a commitment to ensure that every child in our community has the chance to grow up strong. My first year has only deepened my conviction that when we align our values with our actions, there is no limit to the impact we can make together.
My heart is full. The remarkable successes of 2025—captured throughout this report—powerfully highlight the strength of our network. Your generosity supports the breakthroughs and care that provide comfort and hope to families when they need it most. We aren't just funding healthcare; we are ensuring all kids are able to thrive.
Looking ahead, I am confident that our collective dedication will continue to transform the landscape of children's healthcare. Together, we will elevate our network of hospitals and make big change for all kids.
With deepest appreciation,
Kimberly Chavales Cripe
Chair of the Board of Trustees, Children's Miracle Network
Co-President & CEO of Rady Children's Health
2025 Board of Trustees
Kimberly Chavalas Cripe
Chair
President & CEO, Rady Children's Health
Jenny Love Meyer
Vice Chair/Chair Strategy Committee
EVP & Chief Culture Officer, Love's Travel Stops & Country Stores
Barbara Joers
Immediate Past Chair & Chair of Governance Committee
President & CEO, Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare
Kane Calamari
Treasurer/Chair Finance & Investment Committee
SVP/Chief Human Resources Officer & President, Ace Foundation, Ace Hardware Corporation
Elias Neujahr
Secretary/Chair Audit & Compliance Committee
President, Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
Monica Taylor Lotty
Chair CDO Advisory Subcommittee
EVP & Chief Development Officer, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Karisa Sprague
Chair, CPP Advisory Subcommittee
SVP, US Supply Chain Ecommerce Fulfillment Centers, Walmart Stores, U.S.
Craig Aasved
Member
President & CEO, Shodair Children's Hospital
Treasa Bowers
Member
SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, 7-Eleven, Inc.
Kim Silva Brown
Member
Senior Vice President, Costco Wholesale
Bill Cheney
Member
Chief Executive Officer, Schools First Federal Credit Union
Shawn Johnson East
Member
Founder, FamilyMade
Michael G. Mischler
Member
Retired Marketing Executive, CBS
Dr. Kurt Newman
Member
President Emeritus, Children's National Hospital
Barbara Nicklaus
Member
Founder & Chairman, Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation
Marie Osmond
Member
Co-Founder, Children's Miracle Network
Jena Pado
Member
Vice President, Chief Development Officer, Dayton Children's Hospital Foundation
K. Alicia Schulhof
Member
President, John's Hopkins All Children's Hospital
Adam Starkman
Member
President & CEO, Canada's Children's Hospital Foundations
Glenda Fleming Willis
Member
SVP, Walmart US Operations, North Business Unit, Walmart Stores, U.S.