Angela E. White, CFRE, has been named the new president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Eskenazi Health Foundation. She succeeds Ernest Vargo II, CFRE, who retired after serving as the Foundation’s president and CEO for 15 years.
Before joining the Eskenazi Health Foundation as vice president in 2024, White served as senior consultant and CEO of Johnson, Grossnickle and Associates (JGA), a consulting firm specializing in philanthropy and strategy for clients across the United States.
“Eskenazi Health isn’t just there for its patients — it provides support for the entire community through its mission to advocate, care, teach and serve, with a special focus on the vulnerable populations in Marion County,” White said. “What a powerful mission to join. I am honored to join with the Foundation’s Board of Directors and staff as we partner with our donors to build vital, healthy communities across Central Indiana.”
The Eskenazi Health Foundation was established as a 501(c)(3) in 1985. The Foundation contributes leadership, guidance and philanthropic resources to Eskenazi Health and Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County (HHC).
“With the unwavering support of Eskenazi Health Foundation, we can continue our work far beyond our walls and embed ourselves in our communities and neighborhoods, meeting individuals where they are and working together to achieve positive health outcomes for all,” said Lisa Harris, M.D., CEO of Eskenazi Health.
Harris added, “We couldn’t be more pleased that Angela has come on board and will be alongside us every step of the way.”
Charged with helping Eskenazi Health and HHC reach their full potential, the Eskenazi Health Foundation funds key health care initiatives and programs through its philanthropic support, educates the community about the impact of philanthropy on the life-changing work of Eskenazi Health and HHC, provides meaningful opportunities for donor engagement, and grows the strategic impact of the Foundation Board.
To learn more about the Eskenazi Health Foundation, please visit www.EskenaziHealthFoundation.org.
Contact Staff Writer Malik Simon at 317-762-7847.
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