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Department of Philanthropy Contacts

We are here to help make your giving a joyful experience! We understand that supporting something as important and far-reaching as the Ochsner mission can be a very personal matter that raises a variety of questions. And, we want it to be a joyful experience for you! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns you may have.

Use the following address and we will direct your inquiry to the appropriate person:

Ochsner Health System
Department of Philanthropy
1514 Jefferson Highway, Brent House 240
New Orleans, LA 70121
504-842-7110
philanthropy@ochsner.org

Or, contact any member of our professional staff directly:

  Anna Combes
Manager, Annual and Community Programs
504-842-7134
acombes@ochsner.org
  Melissa K. Adams
Director, Prospect Research and Management
504-842-7126
mkadams@ochsner.org
  Brian P. Berrigan
Director, Planned Giving
504-842-7111
bberrigan@ochsner.org
  Deborah P. Conwell
Manager, Records
504-842-7115
dconwell@ochsner.org
  Louisa W. Frederiksen, MBA
Director, Cancer Institute Projects
504-842-0457
Fax: 504-842-7693
Lfrederiksen@ochsner.org
  Amy Gagliano
Director, Baton Rouge Philanthropy
225-761-5373
amygagliano@ochsner.org
  Marjory D. Harper 
Director, Major Gifts
504-842-7123
mharper@ochsner.org
  Maida Jones Glover
Director, Annual Support
504-842-7130
MaidJones@ochsner.org
  Blanche "Dee" McCloskey
Director, Special Projects
504-842-7112
bmccloskey@ochsner.org
  Barbara J. Podliski
Director, Physician Emeritus and Benefactor Services
504-842-3202
bpodliski@ochsner.org