Our Chapter

Our Staff
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Hope Broadus

Wish Coordinator; MS Gulf Coast

My Wish
I wish to travel to Ireland with my family to visit the Irish Sisters of Mercy!
Our Board
Josh Smith
Josh Smith

Partner | Higginbotham Insurance

Board Chair
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Michael Hill

Managing Director | FORVIS Mazars, LLP

Past Board Chair
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Michael Usher

Retired CFO

Board Treasurer
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Michael Adcock

VP, Population Health | Magnolia Health Plan

jill
Jill Dale

Wish Mom

Board Secretary
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Michael Rozier

President | Rozier Construction

Sunny Desai
Sunny Desai

CEO | Desai Companies

Chris Espy
Chris Espy

Attorney | Espy Law

Lindsay Varnadoe
Lindsay Varnadoe

Attorney | Morgan & Morgan

Wish Granting Committee Chair
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Tondra Hall

HR Senior Manager | Nissan

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Dr. Jasmine Sandhu

Pediatric Hospitalist | Mississippi Baptist Medical Center

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Staci Tyler

Chief Accounting Officer | EastGroup Properties

Advisory Member
jeff
Jeff Cox

Owner | Birdsong Construction

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Sophie Lampton

Member | Ergon Foundation

Lee mitchell
Lee Mitchell

EVP & Chief Real Estate Officer | BankPlus

jay
Jay Knight

Owner | Soul Nutrition

Landry
Landry Adkins

Retired HR Director | Mitchell Companies

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Will Van Kirk

Founder | Van Kirk Wealth Advisors

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Jennie Simmons

Owner | Simmons Erosion Control

Andy
Andy Reeves

Sr. Vice President & Regional CRE Manager - Central | Trustmark

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Scott Shoemaker

President & CEO | Shoemaker Homes

mamie
Mamie Herron

Owner | Skinny's Nutrition Studio

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Bill Iupe

Partner | Carr, Riggs and Ingram CPAs & Advisors

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Jerry Sullivan

Principal | Endeiro Capital Partners

Advisory Member
Careers & Internships

At Make-A-Wish Mississippi, we are more than a great place to work — our work is life-changing. We are an inclusive and diverse group of people who, through a mosaic of backgrounds, thought and experiences, are united in purposeful work. We are fueled and guided by our values — values that are represented in the inspired people we work with and the life-changing work we do, every day.

If you are interested in an internship with Make-A-Wish Mississippi, please reach out via email to [email protected].

 

Managing Our Funds

Make-A-Wish Mississippi finances endeavors through corporate sponsorships, special events, foundation grants and individual contributions. However, we do not solicit funds by telephone and receive no federal or state funding. As a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, all contributions are deductible to the extent permitted by law. Our financial statements are audited locally by CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP.

At Make-A-Wish, we take our responsibility for the monies donated to our cause very seriously and always strive to ensure that 70-75% of every dollar donated is spent on wish granting and related program expenses. We are pleased to confirm that according to the fiscal year 2023 audit results, Make-A-Wish Mississippi spent 78% of every dollar on wish granting and program expenses with only 15% going to Fundraising and 7% going to Management and General costs. For full financial details, please review our most recent FY23 Audited Financial Statements and FY23 990.

WishMaker Annual Report FY23

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