Board of Directors
Christy Johnson, Executive Director
Cool Fact: I worked as a Senior IT Analyst with BellSouth Mobility, Cingular Wireless, now AT&T before quitting to be a stay at home mom and helping to run our business, Johnson Builders.
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): UK Basketball and the landscape of beautiful horse farms.
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: My passion to help other families navigate this difficult journey with congenital heart disease in any way I can.
Maggie Chism, PR Director
Cool Fact: I can say the alphabet backwards in English and in French
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): Bourbon & Kentucky Hot Brown
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: Not only because of Evelyn but because of all children like her. I believe so strongly in not only Kerrington's Heart's mission but their passion as well. I knew from the first phone conversation with Christy when I was still pregnant with Evelyn that I had found a refuge and a heart family.
Julia Smith, Secretary
Cool Fact: Cool Fact: I have bungee jumped from a crane (when it was still legal).
Favorite Kentucky Thing: ALL things Kentucky! I love that no matter what part of Kentucky you are in, you can find a rich history and local people who are proud of that history.
Why I’m a part of Kerrington's Heart: I have a great niece who is our heart warrior princess! I have witnessed the way that Kerrington's has made her journey a little easier and provided support for her mom (also my niece) through the hardest times our family has faced.
Danielle Meadows-Stinnett, Marketing Consultant
Cool Fact: I designed a shoe for Reebok’s Shaq Attack shoe line
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): All things Fall in Kentucky and Comic cons.
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: As a creative I strive to find ways to amplify unheard voices. Being a part of KHI allows me to use my creativity to support and serve Kentucky families affected by CHD.
Dr. Cumbermack, Medical Director
Cool Fact:
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): Horse Farms and UK Basketball
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: To support families beyond their medical care needs; proud to play a role in this community organization given their long history of impressive efforts to support Kentucky families with congenital heart disease.
Ben Dennison, Director
Cool Fact: My daughter (Sarah) and I have the same birthday
Favorite Kentucky Thing: Keeneland (Track Kitchen, more specifically)
Why I'm a Part of Kerrington's Heart: Kerrington's Heart helped us feel supported when our son was diagnosed with a CHD at birth. Since we didn't know about his CHD before he was born, everything felt overwhelming and stressful, and our Child Life Specialist lead us to Kerrington's Heart - we immediately felt like we had a whole crew of parents and families in our corner who were ready with answers, prayers, and a feeling of community. We're a part of Kerrington's Heart not only for the support they have shown us, but so that we can pay it forward and show other Kentucky families that we are here and fighting for them too.
Madison McDaniel, Development Director
Cool Fact: I delivered my daughter during finals week in college and completed two final exams online while I was at the hospital in labor
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): Hiking at Red River Gorge and Cumberland Falls
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: Kerrington’s Heart supported my family and I through our most vulnerable, fearful time following my daughters diagnosis of CHD without even personally knowing us. Since then, the organization has continued to be a source of comfort and relief for us and has made a huge effort to make my daughter’s Heart journey a little bit easier. Being able to do the same for other families effected by CHD is my mission as part of this organization because out of the many things KHI has taught me, one of the most important is that you are never alone through this journey and there is always a team of warriors supporting you every step of the way.
Dana Clark, Board Director
Cool Fact: I like to put my art education to use baking and decorating elaborate iced sugar cookies.
Favorite Kentucky Thing (Place, food, sport, etc.): Cycling the Bluegrass and hiking the Gorge
Why I’m a part of Kerrington’s Heart: My daughter, Catherine, and because I want to support other CHD families adjusting to a new normal of living with CHD.