Rush-Copley Foundation Staff

Barbara Graham, MBA

Executive Director

Barbara Graham is an organization and business development professional who has a diverse background in healthcare, insurance, government, technology, art, and wellness. She has worked in the public sector for the State of Illinois in the area of biotechnology and was District Director in the office of Illinois Congressman Harris W. Fawell (Ret.)  Barbara's experience in the non-profit sector began as Chief Development Officer of The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens in Jacksonville Florida.  Most recently, she was Director of Development and Marketing for Wellness House in Hinsdale, Illinois. She has received her MBA from Benedictine University, is a member of the Board of Directors for the Suburban Chicago Planned Giving Council, and has been recognized as one of the "100 Women Making a Difference in Illinois." 
bgraham@rsh.net
630-978-4946

Terri Horton-O'Connell, MSW

Major Gifts/Grants Officer

Terri Horton-O’Connell is a seasoned not-for-profit professional with over 19 years of experience in human service, academic and healthcare industries.  Terri began her not-for-profit career in the mental health field where she dedicated time to direct service, statewide advocacy and professional development training during positions held at the Association for Individual Development, the Mental Health Association of Illinois (MHAI) and the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Mental Health Services Research Program (UIC/MHSRP).  More recently, she was the Manager of Grants and Development Operations at the Central DuPage Health Foundation. 

As Major Gifts/Grants officer for Rush-Copley Foundation, Terri manages grant solicitation, stewardship, and administration of grant contracts that serve the healthcare needs of the community.  Terri is a member of the American Association of Grant Professionals, the Association for Fundraising Professionals and the West Suburban Philanthropic Network.  She received both her BSW and MSW degrees from Aurora University.  Terri lives in Batavia with her husband and three children.    
thortonoconnell@rsh.net
630-978-4947

Kiamethia “Kim” Pierce-Coaxum

Donor Relations Coordinator

Kiamethia Pierce-Coaxum joined the Rush-Copley Foundation in August 2009.  Kim has more than twenty years of administration experience.  She began her career at a non-profit agency providing health and human services information and support for the County of Sacramento in California.  Kim has a diverse background that includes human resources, telecommunications, advertising, and sales and marketing experience.  In her role as Donor Relations Coordinator, Kim oversees the daily support functions of the Foundation and maintains ongoing programs to cultivate service and recognize current donors.  In addition, she directly supports the fundraising work of the Executive Director.

pierceck@rsh.net
630-978-4948