Duke Management Academy Scholars

Jillian Ream

Title: Executive Director of Development
Department: Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs
Entity:
Class Year: 2022

Bio:
Jillian Ream is the Executive Director of Development at Duke Health. She joined Duke Health Development and Alumni Affairs in 2013. She currently leads the Medicine, Surgery, and Clinical Care fundraising team focused on grateful patient philanthropy.

She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Wake Forest University and a Master's Degree in Social Work Administration as well as a Certificate in Non-Profit Management, Philanthropic Studies and Volunteerism from The University of Texas at Austin. Jillian has spent the majority of her development career in academic medical settings, at Duke Health and formerly at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She feels honored to work with donors and physician leaders to advance the philanthropic mission of Duke Health.

Jillian lives in Durham with her husband Chris and their twin daughters, Anna and Audrey. When away from work, she enjoys travel, reading, yoga and time outdoors with her family and their lovable lab.