Caitlin Brunell is joining Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation as vice president, the organization announced Dec. 17.
She begins the role Jan. 1.
Brunell was executive director of the American Heart Association in Jacksonville.
Brunell, the daughter of former Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Mark Brunell, founded the nonprofit Caitlin’s Closet in 2006.
Caitlin’s Closet provides young women in need with clothing for ceremonies, sports banquets and proms and has delivered more than 12,000 dresses across 40 states and Haiti.
She also previously worked for the Tim Tebow Foundation.
Adrienne Maygarden is president of the Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation.
“Caitlin’s proven track record in nonprofit leadership and her deep commitment to serving others align perfectly with Ascension’s Mission to help those most in need,” Scott Kashman, president and CEO of Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside, said in a news release.
“Her experience building meaningful partnerships will strengthen our Foundation’s ability to support our community.”
The Ascension St. Vincent’s Foundation raises funding to support care for low-income, underinsured and uninsured individuals.