At Johns Hopkins, we have a long-standing tradition of delivering the best neurological care. Philanthropy has been essential to our achievements, as it provides our team with the resources to further their research, improve patient care and train the next generation of neurologists. We strive to bring scientific research and discovery into clinical services to improve the lives of our patients and people all over the world. Your involvement and support enable future discoveries through the pursuit of new ideas that push the limits of current knowledge and expand the boundaries of our ability to diagnose and treat.
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Mail your giving form to:
Kalman Bokow
Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
550 N. Broadway, Suite 731
Baltimore, MD 21205
Types of Gifts
Your gift helps sustain our mission and can be made in many ways, for a range of purposes:
Contributions can be made for general support or designated to benefit the work of a specific physician, program, center or division.
Opportunities to invest in the research program include support of faculty, research personnel, laboratory space and equipment.
Through the establishment of endowments, donors provide a steady stream of dedicated funds in perpetuity.
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Gifts of all sizes help the Department of Neurology to continue our ongoing efforts as a leader in compassionate care and innovative research for patients and their families. Gifts made with a check or credit card, providing immediate support to the Department.
Contributions to the Department of Neurology can be unrestricted and used where the need is greatest. Gifts can also be designated to support a specific doctor or program. Gifts can also be made in memory of a loved one or to honor someone special in your life.
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Many employers offer a matching gift program to their employees. For every dollar you donate to the Department of Neurology, your employer will match it either dollar for dollar, two dollars to one dollar, or, in more generous cases, three dollars to one dollar. All you need is a Matching Gift Form from your employer’s Public Affairs Department. Complete the section designated for employees and mail the form to us. We will take care of all the other details and paperwork.
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There are many ways to commemorate family members, friends, or colleagues on a birthday, anniversary, of another special occasion. Gifts made to the Department of Neurology in honor of a special physician, for example, who has played a significant role in your health. These gifts are greatly appreciated by the people being honored and their families.
A gift made to the Department of Neurology in memory of a person who has passed away is a special way to honor a beloved friend of family member. Such a gift creates a legacy and memorializes the person by providing direct support to the Department. -
Gift planning allows our donors to thoughtfully choose ways of giving that meet their needs—and the needs of the Department of Neurology. A development officer with the Department and the Johns Hopkins Institutions Office of Gift Planning can provide you with information on effective charitable planning options so that you can achieve optimum tax, financial, and philanthropic results. Learn more about gift planning.
Neurology Development Office Team
Our team works to build relationships and create strategic partnerships to secure the resources required to fulfill Johns Hopkins Medicine’s mission to improve the health of the community and the world by setting the standard of excellence in medical education, research and clinical care.
Kimberly Willis
Executive Director of Development
Office: 443-287-7870 Cell: 410-440-3984
[email protected]
Kimberly Willis joined the team in September 2023 and is the Executive Director of Development for the Departments of Neurology & Brain Sciences and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. In this role she provides strategy and vision to ensure philanthropic support to both departments in close partnership with the department directors and other faculty members and clinicians. She is passionate about partnering with donors to support the work of faculty, clinicians and students who are dedicated to patient care and groundbreaking research.
Kimberly has been at Johns Hopkins for over 20 years and in her most recent role was the Senior Director of Development at the Whiting School of Engineering. Prior to becoming a front-line fundraiser, she spent 10 years in alumni relations, volunteer engagement and event management.
Kimberly received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Maryland, College Park. She is a member of the development committee for her alma mater, Mercy High School, and coaches middle school volleyball. Kimberly resides in Baltimore, MD with her husband and three of her four children.
Angel Terol
Director of Development
Office: 443-287-7873 Cell: 443-895-9830
[email protected]
Angel Terol joined the neurology development team in January 2020 and is the Director of Development for the Departments of Neurology & Brain Sciences and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. In this role, she provides leadership and mentorship to frontline fundraising team members in both departments. Within neurology, she partners closely with individuals and organizations interested in supporting research, education and clinical care efforts within the cerebrovascular, neurocritical care, sleep and pediatric divisions of the Department of Neurology and the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center.
Angel brings over 20 years of development experience in the areas of major and principal gifts, campaign and volunteer management, stewardship and donor relations, corporate and foundation relations, and prospect research and relationship management to this position. Before joining Hopkins, Angel served as the campaign director for the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and held senior development positions at the Maryland Institute College of Art, the Baltimore Museum of Art and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. She began her fundraising career working for the Greater Baltimore Medical Center Foundation in Towson, Maryland.
Angel received her B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Latin American studies from Notre Dame of Maryland University. Currently, she serves on the board of directors for ¡Adelante Latina! where she chairs the development committee.
Gina Scalise
Senior Associate Director of Development
Office: 443-287-7872 Cell: 443-717-4844
[email protected]
Alexander Ulfelder
Assistant Director of Development
Office: 443-287-7946 Cell: 410-850-4558
[email protected]
Alexander W. Ulfelder joined the team in May 2024 as the Assistant Director of Development for the Department of Neurology. His work focuses on annual giving with Grateful Patients and Johns Hopkins Medicine Alumni.
Before relocating to Baltimore and joining Johns Hopkins, Alexander lived in Boston with his wife, Annie. He began his career as an Emergency Medical Technician before transitioning to business development within the healthcare industry. In Massachusetts, Alexander raised funds and contributed to local nonprofits dedicated to preserving local ecology and historical landmarks.
Alexander is currently pursuing an MBA at Johns Hopkins Carey Business School. When not working or studying, he and Annie enjoy hiking and exploring the surrounding area.
Jessica Lynn
Assistant Director of Development
Office: 443-287-7874 Cell: 443-287-7874
[email protected]
Rachel Gibbons
Administrative Supervisor
Office: 443-287-7876 Cell: 410-925-5359
[email protected]
Rachel Gibbons joined the team in May 2024 as an Administrative Supervisor for the Departments of Neurology and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. In her role, she supports the Executive Director of Development and manages administrative activities that support the development team. Rachel has been with Johns Hopkins for over 12 years working in various roles across the university. Most recently, she worked as an Academic Program Coordinator in the Doctor of Education Program at the School of Education. She has extensive administrative coordination, project management and event planning experience. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Studies from Towson University.
Donna Marck
Senior Development Coordinator
Office: 443-287-7877 Cell: 410-913-9355
[email protected]
Donna Marck joined the neurology development team in September 2019 as a development coordinator. In her role as senior development coordinator, she manages administrative activities and serves as the lead data specialist for the Department of Neurology development staff members. Donna brings extensive administrative experience to the development team. Before joining the neurology department, she worked with the federal government on a joint National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration/NASA polar satellite program.
Kalman Bokow
Development Coordinator
Office: 443-287-0590 Cell: 301-693-0731
[email protected]
Kalman Bokow joined the neurology development team in March 2023 as a development coordinator. He is responsible for gift processing, administration and acknowledgement, and supports the office in data-related needs. Before coming to Hopkins, Kalman studied at Goucher College in Towson, Maryland where he earned a history major with honors and a minor in Arabic studies. He specialized in the history of the Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) regions, the Iranian-American diaspora and contributed to an investigation of the history of slavery on Goucher’s campus called “The Hallowed Ground Project.” In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, mixology and drumming.
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like additional information about ways to support the Department of Neurology, please contact us at:
The Fund for Johns Hopkins Medicine
Department of Neurology
550 North Broadway
Seventh Floor, Suite 731
Baltimore, MD 21205
Phone: 443-287-7877
Fax: 410-614-4057
Email: [email protected]
Thank you for supporting neurology at Johns Hopkins. Together we can improve lives.