Since joining Johns Hopkins Children’s Center in 2017, Chelsea Kirk has raised more than $20 million in philanthropic support for pediatric care, research, and education. She successfully secured a $4.9 million bequest from a grateful family, significantly advancing the Children’s Center’s mission to provide specialized care.
Chelsea led the creation and launch of a new fundraising 5K event that brought together over 1,700 participants and raised $140,000 in its inaugural year. She developed a $45 million proposal for a Center of Excellence, collaborating across departments and leadership to position the Children’s Center for transformative investment.