The 12-person board drives the planning of projects across the state and empowers leaders to faithfully serve the system’s Mission
Jacksonville, Fla. (Aug. 12, 2024) – Ascension Florida is excited to announce that three new members have joined the ministry’s Board of Directors. This board is vital to the long-term planning and decision-making process as Ascension Florida continuously shifts to meet the needs of thousands of Floridians who require our care daily. The board also works to advance the mission of Ascension’s Catholic Ministry, finding innovative ways to care for those struggling most.
New members joining the board include:
Helen Rowan has served as the Chair of the Board of Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville. She helped oversee the growth and maintenance of 120 clinics, 5,000 associates and a $1 billion budget. She formerly served as the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Episcopal School of Jacksonville, a private (PK-12) school with 1,400 students on four campuses and a $36 million budget. Rowan’s term runs until July 2026.
Aundra Wallace, the president of JAXUSA Partnership – the regional economic development arm of JAX Chamber. He leads a team in business development, workforce development, research and marketing. Prior to joining JAXUSA, he served as CEO of the City of Jacksonville’s Downtown Investment Authority, where he directed economic development efforts in downtown Jacksonville. Wallace’s term runs until July 2026.
Cory Fosdyck is a Wealth Management Advisor and the Resident Director of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office in Destin, Florida. Fosdyck also served as Chairman of the Board for the Destin Charity Wine Auction Foundation (DCWAF) in 2015 and 2019 and was named to the Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list in 2022 and 2023. Fosdyck’s term runs until July 2027.
“The diverse backgrounds and experiences of our Ascension Florida Board members are core components to advancing our Mission and strategic vision,” said Ascension Florida President & CEO Don King. “It is from all of our associates’ varied experiences and expertise that we are able to cement Ascension’s place as a quality healthcare organization.”
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About Ascension Florida
In Florida, Ascension operates Ascension Sacred Heart based in Pensacola and Ascension St. Vincent’s based in Jacksonville. Together, Ascension Florida operates nine hospitals and more than 190 other sites of care and employs more than 11,700 associates. Across the region, Ascension Sacred Heart and Ascension St. Vincent’s have served North Florida communities for more than 165 years. In fiscal year 2023, they provided more than $229 million in community benefit and care for persons living in poverty.
