About Us
Ascension Seton Foundation
The Ascension Seton Foundation works with our philanthropic community to support Ascension Seton’s Central Austin adult facilities, including Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, Ascension Seton Shoal Creek, as well as the Nurse Scholarship Endowment.
Ascension’s Mission
Rooted in the loving ministry of Jesus as healer, we commit ourselves to serving all persons with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. Our Catholic health ministry is dedicated to spiritually centered holistic care which sustains and improves the health of individuals and communities. We are advocates for a compassionate and just society through our actions and our words.
Our History
Established in 1981 as The Seton Fund, the Ascension Seton Foundation was the first fundraising foundation of the Seton Healthcare Family. Sister Gertrude Levy and then president, Gene Attal, created it on behalf of Seton. Since its creation, the Foundation’s main purpose is to support the mission and work of the Ascension Seton Healthcare Family. Through the support of the Central Texas community, it has been an integral part of the expansion of Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, support of the Ascension Seton clinics and the capital campaign for Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas.
Foundation Impact
- More than $261M raised since 1981.
- There have been over 9,700 NICU baby stays at ASMCA, the first neonatal intensive care unit in Central Texas.
- 13,463 women have been served at the Breast Care Center since opening in 2014.
- 474 heart transplants have been performed at the only heart transplant center in the region.
- Since opening in May 2017, the Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas has served more than 136,238 patients, performed 29,651 surgeries and had 214,014 emergency room visits.
Our Sites
- Ascension Seton Medical Center is ranked the #1 hospital in Austin and is the region’s largest medical facility.
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas is the only Level 1 Trauma Center serving an 11 county Central Texas area.
Our Sites
Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
Austin’s largest medical/surgical acute care center, Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin is the only hospital in Central Texas that performs heart transplants.Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin offers comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for both inpatients and outpatients and regional specialty programs including the Seton Heart Specialty Care and Transplant Center, Seton Infusion Center and the Marialice Shivers Regional Neonatal Center.Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin was also one of the first two hospitals in Texas to receive certification as a Primary Stroke Center.
Ascension Seton Medical Center is ranked the #1 hospital in Austin and is the region’s largest medical facility.
Dell Seton Medical Center
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas (Dell Seton) will serve to anchor an exciting new downtown health district, adjacent to Dell Medical School and research facilities. To distinguish it among the other key players, keep in mind — the teaching hospital is where the healing happens. Dell Seton is unique, representing a partnership between a nonprofit healthcare system with a Level 1 Trauma Center, a tier one research university and a county health district – all joining forces to reimagine the way healthcare is delivered.
Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas is the only Level 1 Trauma Center serving an 11 county Central Texas area. It is the Travis County safety net hospital serving our community members with often the greatest needs and least resources.
Ascension Seton Shoal Creek
For more than 40 years,Ascension Seton has been caring for adults and seniors who may be experiencing emotional or substance abuse difficulties. Inpatient services at Shoal Creek Hospital include intensive psychiatric stabilization for patients dealing with emotional crises, depression and drug/alcohol dependence.
Our licensed staff is on call 24 hours a day to address the mental health needs of patients and their families. The hospital also facilitates a wide range of support groups that meet on a regular basis.
For mental health needs for children, contact Dell Children’s Behavioral and Mental Health at 512-324-0029 or visit dellchildrens.net/behavioral-health
Ascension Seton Foundation Board
Current Members
Andrew Morgan, Chairman
Venture Philanthropy Opportunities
Pam Giblin, Vice Chair
Baker Botts, LLP
Edward Moody, Investment Committee Chair
CFM Wealth Partners LLC
John Menchaca, Secretary
Enoch Kever
Dru Armstrong
AffiniPay
Edvin Beasley
PennyBacker Capital
Laura Beuerlein
Heritage Title Company
Clifford Chiu
Vista Equity Partners
Russell Diez-Canseco
Vital Farms
Taylor Harper
Community Volunteer
Genny Hill
Continental Automotive Group
Chuck Lipscomb
JE Dunn Construction
Tracey Marshall
Community Volunteer
Will Matthews
Truist
Laura M. Matz
Matz and Company
Timothy A. Mooney
Lead Commercial
Kerry Rupp
True Wealth Ventures
Life Trustees
Mary Anderson Abell
Robert E. Askew, M.D.
Carolyn Curtis
Charmaine Denius
Andrew Elliott, Jr. *
Dan Heard
Luci Baines Johnson
Bishop John McCarthy *
Sr. Mary Rose McPhee, D.C.
Pat Oles
Sam S. Roberts, III, M.D.
Allan Shivers, Jr. *
Mike Vollman
Kirk P. Watson
* life trustees who have sadly passed away
Dell Seton Medical Center Community Leadership Council
The Dell Seton Medical Center Community Leadership Council is made up of proven civic, industry, and philanthropic leaders who are dedicated to Ascension Seton’s mission and the success of Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas. They are inspired by the vision of a new model of healthcare and are dedicated to the continued growth and expansion needed to care for our community.
Michael Crowl – Chair
University Federal Credit Union
Laura Beuerlein
Heritage Title Company of Austin, Inc.
Natalie Choate
Texas Tribune
Rudy Colmenero
Vacek, Kiecke & Colmenero, LLP
Brant Couch
Healthsure
Hector De Leon
De Leon & Washburn, P.C.
Gene Dooley
Steward Partners Global Advisory
Angela Dunham
OJO Labs
Pat Feigley
PIMCO
Courtney Fore
Hurst Creek
Justin Garrett
Trimbuilt Construction
Joe Holt
JPMorgan Chase
Susan Johnson
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts
Amy Jones
O’Connell Robertson
Ali Khataw
Encotech Engineering Consultants
Jim Kohloff
Watkins Insurance Group
Gregg Knaupe
Knaupe GR
Judge Julie Kocurek
Travis County 390th District Court
Ed Latson
The Austin Regional Manufacturers Assoc.
Ana Martinez
Meta
Katharine McAden
Community Leader
Lisa Ivie Miller
CAPTRUST
Bryce Miller
Endeavor Real Estate Group
Carla Molina
Bank of America
Catherine Morse
Enoch Kever
Billy Nix
Hoar Construction
Justin Rosas
Orrick
Dr. James Strader
Safe Harbor Compliance & Clinical Services
James Valadez
Sequoia Real Estate, LLC
Gavin Villareal
Baker Botts
Wendolyn Washington
Marwen & Son, LLC
Foundation Team
Joel C. Rice, Executive Director
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Megan Mcgarey, Associate Director of Development
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Jessica Cardenas, Director of Annual Giving
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Becky Fox, Senior Development Director
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David Lawrence, CFRE, Director of Development
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Celina Riquier, MS, Associate Director of Development
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Victoria Threadgould, CFRE, GPC (she/her), Senior Director of Grants and Development
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Byron Webre, Director of Development
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Location:
Ascension Seton Foundation
1206 W. 38th St.
Suite 4200
Austin, TX 78705
(512) 324-5900
Our office is located in 26 Doors Shopping Center, at 1206 W. 38th St., across the street from Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin. We’re on the second floor, above Adelante Boutique.