Carolyn Mitchell
Debbie Schuchmann
Ellen Terrell
Kathy Tolbert
Shirley Tucker
Missi Upshaw
President and CEOEthel A. Cullinan, Ph.D., FACHE, FAHP
Cullinan.Ethel@mccg.org
478-633-2445
When she joined Medcen Community Health Foundation in 1991, Ethel A. Cullinan, PhD, provided the leadership that sparked the growth of the foundation's corpus from $5 million to over $40 million. Additionally, millions more have been earned in support grants to the Medical Center of Central Georgia and Community Health initiatives. Dr. Cullinan is a fellow in both the American College of Healthcare Executives and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy, as well as a certified Retirement Housing Professional. She is a Senior Vice President of Central Georgia Health System, the parent company for Medcen and serves as the President/CEO of Carlyle Place, an affiliated continuing care retirement community.
Executive AssistantCarolyn Mitchell
Mitchell.Carolyn@mccg.org
478-633-7395
Carolyn is Assistant to the CEO and Liaison to the Board of Trustees. She is also a Diversity Trainer for Central Georgia Health System. She came to the Foundation in March 1998, after almost 14 years as Assistant to the President and Staff Secretary to the Board at Wesleyan College. While at Wesleyan, she served "on loan" as the first Executive Director of Georgia Women of Achievement and coordinated the first three annual induction ceremonies. Carolyn is active in the American Association of University Women, and is listed in Who's Who in America. She holds Bachelor of Arts and Master of Service Management degrees from Mercer University.
Major Gifts and Planned Giving OfficerDebbie Schuchmann
Schuchmann.Debbie@mccg.org
478-633-6151
Debbie holds a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration and has eight years of healthcare fundraising experience in Major Gifts and Planned Giving. She plans and manages the fundraising efforts of the Capital Campaign Committee and Signature Gifts, the Callaway Society, the Business & Corporate Honor Roll, the Carlyle Place Development Fund, and the Heritage Circle. Debbie works closely with senior management, board members, other foundations and volunteers to identify, cultivate and solicit major gift contributions to Medcen. She also focuses on establishing Medcen as an accessible philanthropic resource for donors seeking estate planning and charitable opportunities.
Development Officer–Annual Giving and Hospice of Central Georgia
Ellen Terrell
Terrell.Ellen@mccg.org
478-633-7396
Ellen coordinates the planning, direction, and implementation of the annual and sustained giving programs for Medcen Community Health Foundation, which include tribute gifts, direct mail solicitations, and the employee giving program, H.E.A.T. (Healthcare Employees Achieving Tomorrow). In addition, she oversees the fundraising for Hospice of Central Georgia as well as coordinating the operations of the Hospice of Central Georgia Advisory Board. Ellen has been with Central Georgia Health System for over 29 years, having previously served as Executive Assistant to the CEO and Assistant Director at the Wellness Center.
Development Assistant
Kathy Tolbert
Tolbert.kathy@mccg.org
478-633-7890
Kathy assists with fundraising efforts for the foundation, including the employee campaign, Hospice of Central Georgia and The Children’s Hospital, including coordination of Children’s Miracle Network programs. Kathy has been with Central Georgia Health Systems for over 12 years. Prior to her current position with Medcen, Kathy worked as a Certified Child Life Specialist in the Children’s Hospital and as Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Central Georgia. Raised in Macon, Kathy graduated from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic Recreation, with a Minor in Child Life.
AssistantShirley Tucker
Tucker.Shirley@mccg.org
478-633-6189
Shirley provides support to the Medcen development team by having a general knowledge of purpose, importance and status of all projects, programs and individuals coming in contact with the Foundation. She is responsible for the daily maintenance of Medcen’s database. She brings 16 years total experience at the Medical Center and previously worked in Risk Management, Physician Services and Recruitment and Property Management.
Development Officer–The Children's HospitalMissi Upshaw
Upshaw.Missi@mccg.org
478-633-7389
Missi directs all fundraising efforts for The Children's Hospital, including the annual Children’s Hospital Celebrity Classic Weekend in April and Children's Miracle Network Programs. Missi works closely with the staff and management of The Children’s Hospital, board members, and volunteers to identify, cultivate, and solicit contributions for The Children’s Hospital from individuals and corporations. She has eleven years of development experience in the local community, including working with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She received her Marketing degree from Georgia Southern University.