Kerry Durgin Johns joins Boston Children’s Hospital Trust as the new Senior Director, Corporate Relations

Development Guild DDI is pleased to announce Kerry Durgin Johns will join Boston Children’s Hospital Trust (BCHT) as the new Senior Director, Corporate Relations. In this role Kerry will be responsible for helping to secure increased corporate support from local, national, and international companies for Boston Children’s programs including initiatives with the Life Sciences and Technology Industry contributors.   Kerry will report to Jane Hamel, Assistant Vice President, Corporate Relations, and will work closely with Trust board members, senior administration, chiefs, scientists, and other faculty to develop and execute complex strategies designed to identify, secure, cultivate, and steward large gifts.

Kerry comes to BCHT from PlatformQ, where she held the position of Vice President, Digital Solutions. While there, she contributed to the online engagement platform that produces live, interactive programs to reach important stakeholders in the healthcare industry. Kerry brings 20 years of experience and expertise to Boston Children’s Hospital Trust where she will be a key member of the advancement team.

About Boston Children’s Hospital Trust

In 1998, the Children’s Board of Trustees approved the creation of the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust (the Trust) to promote philanthropic investment for the benefit of the Hospital. The Trust seeks new synergies with staff and programs to achieve the best fundraising outcomes. Today, the Trust employs over 130 Development staff and continues to be a rapidly growing, dynamic organization. Its faculty partnerships continue to be among the strongest in pediatric academic medical centers, and many senior physician-scientists at Children’s consistently dedicate significant time and attention to philanthropic purposes.