Our Philanthropy Team
Get to know the team whose passion is connecting your vision for giving to the project where it will make the most impact.
Michelle Schneider
VP & Chief Philanthropy Officer
Email: michelle.schneider@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-832-9458
In her role as vice president and chief philanthropy officer, Michelle Schneider puts her decades of fundraising leadership to work for a mission that matters greatly to her: bringing tangible improvements to the lives and well-being of our community members.
A long-time leader in fundraising, Michelle has dedicated her work to taking critical community fixtures — UNC-Greensboro, Habitat for Humanity and United Way — to a new level. As a consultant, she helped transform the philanthropic work of organizations like the YMCA, Greensboro Science Center, Holy Trinity Church and others.
She joined Cone Health in 2017 and often takes time to round with care providers and to engage in system-wide initiatives; this helps her to see, comprehensively and first-hand, the needs of the organization, along with the impact of giving.
Michelle earned a bachelor’s degree in social work and a master’s degree in public administration from UNC-Greensboro. She and her husband, Bill, have two adult sons, Will and Dennis, and two dogs, Mogul and Luna. They have lived in Lindley Park for more than 25 years. She loves to spend down time in the North Carolina mountains. She is a member of the Women’s Professional Forum and Women to Women.
Allison Coakley
Engagement & Annual Giving Officer
Email: allison.coakley@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-558-8541
In her role as Engagement & Annual Giving Officer, Allison brings experience in direct fundraising and event operations. She will use this knowledge to engage donors of all levels through targeted giving campaigns and support our system-wide philanthropy officers.
Allison was born and raised in Greensboro and is happy to be a part of Cone Health and in tern serving her hometown community. She is a proud graduate of Appalachian State University where she earned a bachelor's degree in public administration. GO APP! In her free time you will find Allison reading a romance book, playing with her puppy Milo, planning her next adventure and listening to Taylor Swift.
Paul Crellin
Senior Philanthropy Officer - Grants
Email: paul.crellin@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-832-9456
Having spent his working life in service to various communities throughout North Carolina, Paul joined Cone Health in 2006 and is responsible for all grant writing and communications.
Paul grew up in England in a family with a proud history in the medical field. With a passion for nonprofit work, he earned his bachelor’s in history from the UNC-Chapel Hill and a master's in public administration from East Carolina University, and went on to serve the community through the Country Doctor Museum, the ECU Medical and Health Sciences Foundation, ECU University Advancement and Elon University Advancement before joining Cone Health.
Megan Crenshaw
Research & Database Manager
Email: megan.crenshaw@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-663-5052
Megan brings over a decade of experience in non-profit fundraising to her current role as Research Database Coordinator. She contributes to the department's operational needs by managing the database system and overseeing prospect research. Prior to joining Cone Health, Megan served in both front-facing and back-office roles at the historic home Monticello, mental health facility HopeWay, and most recently, at her beloved alma mater, Elon University.
A fervent Phoenix, Megan graduated from Elon in 2011 with a degree in history and dual minors in religious studies and classical studies. She is originally from Atlanta, GA, but proudly calls the Carolinas her home base now. When not in the office, Megan can often be found in the outdoors, spending time with her fur-baby Dash, devouring a good book or two, or enjoying a good movie.
Keyshia Gray
Engagement & Annual Giving Officer
Email: keyshia.gray@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-953-0490
As an Engagement & Annual Giving Officer, Keyshia will focus on increasing donor engagement through targeted campaigns and solicitations. She graduated with a degree in Piano Performance from Bennett College with a double minor in Visual Arts and Sociology and earned a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from UNCG.
Originally from the small town of Cedar Falls, NC, Keyshia moved to Greensboro for college and is proud to call this city home. She serves others through her involvement in the Women's Professional Forum, Vivace (Greensboro Symphony's young professionals group) and on Boards of the NC Triad Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the WPF Foundation.
When not fundraising, Keyshia teaches piano, loves gardening, reading and spending time with husband, Charles, daughter Eliana and German Shepherd, Benjamin.
Tricia Teter Hale
Senior Philanthropy Officer
Email: patricia.teter@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-264-3548
As a senior philanthropy officer, Tricia supports both cancer and the women's and children's service lines at Cone Health. She is a proud double graduate of Elon University with a bachelor’s in strategic communications and a master’s in business administration. (Go Phoenix!)
She lives the Cone Health promise of servant leadership in both her professional and personal life, serving on the board of directors for United Way of Greater Greensboro.
Naturally vivacious, Tricia needs no caffeine to power her and help balance the many facets of her life. In addition to serving the community, she teaches yoga and can also be found outdoors or eating a home-cooked meal with her husband, Alex and daughter Ginny.
Will Powell
Senior Philanthropy Officer
Email: william.powell@conehealth.com
Phone: 919-434-9246
As a senior philanthropy officer, Will directly supports Heart & Vascular care. He is a proud Demon Deacon and graduate of Wake Forest in 2008 with a bachelor's degree in economics and minor in psychology. He received his master’s degree in kinesiology from the University of Georgia in 2010.
Will is excited about his work in healthcare philanthropy after a 12-year career at Elon University. He believes in helping others and is drawn to heart and vascular care specifically after his own family experiences with the exceptional care his grandfather received at Cone Health after his heart attack.
When not fundraising, Will loves doing all things Wake Forest sporting (Go Deacs!) and catching Carolina Panthers home games (Keep Pounding!) with his wife Erika and daughter Grace. And we can’t forget, he enjoys family time at home with their dog Kona too.
Jennifer Shoffner
Director, Marketing & Communications
Email: jennifer.shoffner@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-209-0708
Prior to joining the philanthropy team at Cone Health, Jennifer served as the marketing director for the Alight Foundation, a nonprofit supporting local women newly diagnosed with breast cancer. Alight is now integrated as a program offered by Cone Health and supports all cancers.
Jennifer is a graduate of UNC-Charlotte with a bachelor's degree in English and a minor in communications. Having grown up in a Navy family, Jennifer now calls Greensboro home. When not at work, she enjoys spending time outside with her husband, David and their two daughters, Ashton and Jorja.
Kara Thomas
Sr. Executive Assistant
Email: kara.thomas@conehealth.com
Phone: 336-663-5051
Kara's journey with Cone Health spans 8 years, during which she has not only grown within the organization but also continually pushed her boundaries, embracing new challenges along the way. With a robust background in leadership, administration, recruitment, and human resources, coupled with her unwavering dedication to aiding others, Kara has established genuine connections with colleagues, stakeholders, and executives from various backgrounds.
A Greensboro native, a proud alumna of Winston-Salem State University (Ram Pride!), where she earned her bachelor's degree in Rehabilitation Studies, Kara embodies the spirit of Cone Health and its commitment to community. She exudes the Cone Health brand promise – We Are Right Here With You. In her free time, you will find Kara spending time with her husband, Trevor, her family, and her toy poodle Pepper or shopping for some great deals!
Ashley Tomlin
Philanthropy Officer
Email: ashley.tomlin@conehealth.com
Phone: 770-596-2875
As a member of the Cone Health Philanthropy team, Ashley looks forward to engaging donors, making connections, and expanding resources for the Alamance and Rockingham counties. Prior to joining Cone Health, Ashley recently served in alumnae engagement and fundraising at her beloved alma mater, Salem College.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys traveling, college football (Go Dawgs!), discovering new red wines, documentaries (give me all the recommendations), spending time with her wife and four fur-babes, and crushing her yearly Goodreads challenge.
