Lucy Morillo to Serve as President of Miami Children's Hospital Foundation

Published on: 01/04/2007
Ms. Morillo serves as Executive Director of the Office of Estate and Gift Planning at the University of Miami. She earned her bachelor's degree and a master's degree in public administration from Penn State University and received a law degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She is a member of the Florida Bar.

"Ms. Morillo is an excellent fundraiser whose leadership will advance the Foundation's goals in supporting the mission of Miami Children's Hospital in meeting the needs of the children," said Mark Blank, Chairman of the Board of Directors of MCHF.

"I believe there are many philanthropic causes to support, but ensuring that our children remain healthy and well has always been at the top of my priority list. To have the opportunity to further the mission of a nationally recognized hospital for children in our community is very rewarding," said Ms. Morillo.

Ms. Morillo serves on the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Planned Giving Council and on the Steering Committee of Leave a Legacy and has previously served as a member of the Board of Directors of Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Fort Lauderdale. She is also a member of the National Planned Giving Council (NCPG) and the Association for Fundraising Professionals (AFP).

MCHF is a 501 (c) (3) charitable foundation that raises funds and awareness to support Miami Children's Hospital. Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, today Miami Children's Hospital has more than 600 attending physicians and over 130 pediatric sub-specialists. The 275-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine.

Ms. Morillo resides in Pembroke Pines with her family. 
About Nicklaus Children’s Hospital, Where Children Matter Most (2024)

Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is South Florida’s only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with approximately 850 attending physicians, including more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 307-bed hospital is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession’s most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.

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