Staff
At Bethesda Foundation, we have a variety of development and administration experts who assist donors in their quest to help our community and support the work of Bethesda Hospitals, Hospice of Cincinnati and Fernside Center for Grieving Children. Our team connects people with their desire to improve the quality of life for patients, families & our community. Please let us know how we can help!
Andy Swallow, CFRE
President and CEO
513-865-1620
Brooke Baker
Donor Relations Specialist
513-865-5521
Jackie Baumgartner
Hospice and Fernside Development Officer
513-865-4598
Jennifer Beck
Events and Communication Development Officer
513-865-1652
Katie Buescher
Donor Relations Specialist
513-865-4599
Amber Douglas
Supervisor of Foundation Systems
513-865-5223
Mellissa Gayer, CFRE
Senior Annual Giving Officer
513-865-1614
Laura Kumler, CFRE
Director of Development
513-865-5219
Diane Perlaki
Executive Assistant
513-865-1619
Kristen Sellan
Events and Communication Development Officer
513-865-1621
Beth Sims, CFRE
Senior Development Officer
513-865-1622
Amy Tenbusch
Business Manager
513-865-1617-
Jana Morford Widmeyer
Prospect Development & Special Projects Officer
513-865-1618 
Rick Wilson
Senior Foundation Officer for Grant Development
513-865-1613
For questions concerning the following areas, please contact:
| Auxiliary of Bethesda Hospital | Jana Widmeyer |
| Bethesda Annual Fund | Mellissa Gayer |
| Bethesda LYCEUM | Kristen Sellan |
| Donor Inquiries | |
| Gourmet Melodies | Jennifer Beck |
| Grants - Community Outreach | Rick Wilson |
| Grants - Hospice & Fernside | Rick Wilson |
| Grants - Research | Rick Wilson |
| Hike for Hospice of Cincinnati | Kristen Sellan |
| Hospice of Cincinnati Third Party Fundraisers | Kristen Sellan |
| Fernside Classic | Jennifer Beck |
| Celebration of Angels | Kristen Sellan |
| Planned & Major Gifts | Laura Kumler Beth Sims |
| Matching Gifts | Amber Douglas |
| Removal from Mailing Lists | Amber Douglas |
| Website | Ashlie Lyons |