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Holy Cross Health Department of Development
Laura Denoux has joined Holy Cross Health as Vice President & Chief Development Officer. Laura will be leading the development and implementation of all fundraising efforts including developing and organizing campaigns and special fundraising programs to meet capital and other ongoing funding needs of the hospital, while also maintaining relationships with major donors and prospective donors.
Before joining Holy Cross, Laura served as the Sr. Director of Development & Corporate Partnerships with Baptist Health South Florida Foundation since 2012, overseeing a team that led the corporate fundraising efforts for the health system across four counties in South Florida. Laura’s scope of responsibility included overseeing the Corporate Philanthropy Partners program, and managing relationships with high-net worth individuals, corporations, and foundations with an emphasis on corporate philanthropic partnerships and major gifts. Throughout her time at Baptist, Laura raised over $36 million in support of Baptist Health’s hospitals, centers of excellence, institutes, and programs, and was responsible for securing the largest corporate gift in Baptist Health’s history.
Laura has over 22 years of fundraising and sales experience, which also includes managing corporate sponsorships and community-wide peer-to-peer fundraising efforts of the American Heart Association’s Miami Heart Walk from 2008 to 2012 as the Director of Development. During her time with American Heart Association, Laura successfully managed a top 10 national corporate fundraising team and raised over $1M annually for the Miami Heart Walk.
She has also held several leadership sales roles at Samsung and Mary Kay before making the career change to fundraising, including earning the prestigious pink Cadillac. From 2008-2009, she was a contestant on season 7 of the popular NBC reality show, The Biggest Loser. Laura graduated from Florida International University with a Bachelor’s degree in Advertising, Marketing & Communications.
Contact Laura Denoux
954-542-8562
Donations@holy-cross.com
Jennifer Hernandez joined Holy Cross Health in November 2022 as the Director of Development and Major Gifts. In her role, Jennifer will advance the mission of Holy Cross by securing philanthropic support in furtherance of the Health System’s strategic plan, programs, and initiatives.
Before joining Holy Cross, Jennifer served as the Director of Development with Baptist Health South Florida Foundation since 2016. During her time with Baptist, Jennifer raised over $6.7 Million from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporations, and was responsible for raising funds for campaigns, events, and programmatic initiatives. Prior to joining Baptist, Jennifer served as the Director of Development & Special Projects for the Miami-Dade Beacon Council from 2006 to 2016, where she effectively marketed and attracted new job-generating investments to Miami-Dade County and assisted local companies and with their growth and expansion. Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Public Administration from Florida International University.
Contact Jennifer Hernandez
954-542-8560
Jennifer.Hernandez@holy-cross.com
Maddison DeLayo joined the Development Team for Holy Cross Health in March of 2023. Maddison is responsible maintaining the Blackbaud CRM donor database, ensuring high data quality, seamless system functionality, and accurate reporting. Maddison provides in-depth donor analysis and oversees gift processing and stewardship. Additionally, Maddison creates customized financial and fundraising reports to support the giving programs, and trins staff on effective database use to optimized organizational impact.
Maddison brings extensive experience in nonprofit management, fundraising strategy, and digital marketing. She has worked in various roles in the private and not-for-profit sectors, most recently as Director of Programs and Partner Outreach for a youth nonprofit in Miami, FL. Maddison's accomplishments include bringing in over $1,200,000 in individual donations, creating and cultivating over 45 new partnerships and collaboration opportunities, and coordinating several major professional workshops.
Maddison completed her studies at Salve Regina University, a Sisters of Mercy school for higher education. She earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus on social ventures and a certificate in social entrepreneurship. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing, with a minor in Business Administration.
Contact Maddison DeLayo
954-542-8562
Maddison.Delayo@holy-cross.com
Brittany Henson joined Holy Cross Health in June 2023, assuming the position of Development Officer. Within her role, Brittany dedicates her efforts to the creation of cultivation and solicitation strategies for various initiatives, including annual giving, major gifts, capital campaigns, and donor stewardship programs.
Prior to her current position, Brittany was a valuable member of the Development team at Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League, renowned as the oldest and largest animal shelter in Palm Beach County. During her tenure there, Brittany played a significant role in generating over $2.8 million in individual donations. She also successfully launched donor recognition programs and effectively managed various donor relations events.
Brittany holds a Bachelor's degree in International Business and a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Marketing, both obtained from Palm Beach Atlantic University. After completing her studies, Brittany joined her alma mater's Admissions team, serving in diverse sales and operations roles for more than a decade. As a native of Florida, Brittany has a passion for traveling and being near the water.
Contact Brittany Henson
954-542-8599
brittany.henson@holy-cross.com
Dr. Karan Munuswamy is a board-certified cardiologist and member of Holy Cross Medical Group. He is the Director of Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiology Associates, Holy Cross Medical Group. He also serves as chairman of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee at Holy Cross Health.
Dr. Munuswamy has been involved with Holy Cross Health related fund raising activities for the past 30 years and has been a key player in helping the organization meet fundraising goals ranging from the $26 million Jim Moran Challenge to the Phil Smith Neuroscience Institute, Dorothy Mangurian Comprehensive Women's Center and Jim Moran Heart and Vascular Research Institute – where he is involved in clinical research.
Dr. Munuswamy has served as president of the local chapter of the American Heart Association, is immediate past president of the American Diabetes Association of South Florida. He has been successful in increasing awareness of heart disease and diabetes while raising money for research and education. Dr. Munuswamy is a member of Column Society, Pine Crest School and a trustee member of South Florida Temple. He lives with his wife Sarita, who is a pediatrician.
Contact Dr. Munuswamy
954-229-8562
Jessica Doggett joined Holy Cross Health in December 2023, as a Development Officer. Within her role, Jessica dedicates her efforts to several areas of Donor Experience, including the Stewardship and Recognition of our giving societies, Marketing and Communications, Events, as well as Planned Giving efforts. Prior to her current position, Jessica has worked in various fundraising capacities. Most recently, at the University of Miami, where, during her tenure, she was successful in overseeing alumni community boards, raising funds for the scholarship program, and initiating several donor relations events to increase engagement among alumni.
Jessica holds a bachelor’s degree in communications studies from Fairfield University in Connecticut. After completing her studies, Jessica joined Boston Children’s Hospital, renowned as the #1 Children’s Hospital in the nation. She served as a Principal and Planned Gifts Officer, where she raised funds for a multitude of need-based programs across the hospital.
Contact Jessica Doggett
(954) 542-8573
Jessica.Doggett@Holy-Cross.com
Lauren Bernstein joined Holy Cross Health in December 2023, assuming the position of Development Officer. Lauren’s role focuses on corporate philanthropy and grants management, as well as corporate sponsorships.
Lauren comes to Holy Cross Health with close to a decade of experience in the nonprofit sector, most recently serving as the Grants Manager at Jack & Jill Center. Before relocating back to South Florida in 2020 she worked for Lenox Hill Neighborhood House, a human services organization on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, as a Development & Communications Manager. Lauren holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.
Contact Lauren Bernstein
(954) 542-8563
Chantal Deville joined Holy Cross Health in December 2023, assuming the position of Senior Development Coordinator. Her main responsibilities include overseeing various projects such as donor walls, plaques, naming opportunities, impact reports, annual reports, events and donor communications.
Prior to joining Holy Cross Health, Chantal worked closely with colleges and management at Grant Cardone Enterprises, where she successfully orchestrated more than 300 events catered to business owners and entrepreneurs. Excited to bring her passion for project management and event planning to the forefront, Chantal is enthusiastic about making a meaningful impact within the Development department at Holy Cross Health.
Contact Chantal Deville
(954) 542-8570
Nicole Anderson joined the Development Team for Holy Cross Health in July 2024. Nicole is responsible for providing centralized support to the department, maintaining accurate donor records, processing gifts, purchase orders, and invoices.
Nicole brings extensive experience in community relations and marketing; Nicole has honed her skills in building strong community partnerships and executing strategic marketing initiatives. These roles have equipped her with valuable insights into effectively communicating organizational messages and cultivating meaningful relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Nicole completed her education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she holds a master's degree in mass communication with a concentration in strategic communication from the Hussman School of Journalism and Media. She also completed her undergraduate studies at UNC - Chapel Hill, where she graduated with distinction, double majoring in Interpersonal Communications and Environmental Studies with a concentration in environment sustainability.
Contact Nicole Anderson
954-542-8562
Nicole.Anderson001@holy-cross.com
If you have questions or comments, please contact us at:
donations@holy-cross.com or 954-542-8562.
Correspondence may be addressed to:
Holy Cross Health
Attn: Development Office
4725 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308