Caitlin Brunell has been named vice president of Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation, effective January 1, 2026.

Brunell brings nearly 10 years of non-profit leadership experience to the role. Most recently, she served as the executive director of the American Heart Association in Jacksonville, leading operations and initiatives across the First Coast market. She previously held roles as development vice president for the organization and worked with the Tim Tebow Foundation.

Her commitment to serving others began in childhood volunteering for a foundation that supported critically ill children and their families in Northeast Florida. In 2006, she founded the nonprofit Caitlin's Closet, which provides young women without resources the opportunity to outfit themselves in donated clothes for proms, dances, academic ceremonies and sports banquets. The organization has since delivered more than 12,000 dresses to young women across 40 states and Haiti.

"Caitlin's proven track record in nonprofit leadership and her deep commitment to serving others align perfectly with Ascension's Mission to help those most in need," said Scott Kashman, president and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside. "Her experience building meaningful partnerships will strengthen our Foundation's ability to support our community."

Ascension St. Vincent's Foundation raises more than $3 million annually to support care for the most vulnerable across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia. Rooted in the healing ministry of Jesus and the legacy of the Daughters of Charity, the Foundation extends spiritually centered, holistic care to all people - with special attention to those who are poor, underinsured or uninsured.