Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina
UNC Pharmacy Alumni Association
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 16, 2013
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Names Adam A. Cook Associate Dean for Advancement and President of the Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina
Cook to bring extensive fundraising experience to School
Chapel Hill, NC – Experienced fundraiser Adam A. Cook has been tapped to lead the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy's Office of Advancement. He will begin his new post January 1.
Cook, a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), will serve as associate dean for advancement and president of the Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina. He comes to the School from the NorthEast Foundation in Charlotte, where he served as president of the foundation and as assistant vice president of the Carolinas HealthCare System.
“We are excited to welcome Adam to our team,” says Bob Blouin, dean of the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. “Adam has the experience and professionalism to take our fundraising efforts to the next level and confidently lead campaigns.”
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Cook graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill in May 2000 with a bachelor of arts in communication studies with an emphasis in interpersonal and organizational communication. Before taking the lead at the NorthEast Foundation, he served as executive director and, previously, campaign director at the organization.
At NorthEast, he led the strategic planning and implementation of a $50 million medical center endowment initiative and planned giving program, a $10 million multi-dimensional development program for neurological research, and a $3.5 million Hospice House Expansion Campaign.
Cook’s appointment comes as UNC-Chapel Hill embarks on a more than $4 billion campus-wide capital campaign. The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy’s piece of that campaign is estimated to reach between $60 and $100 million. Dean Blouin is confident Cook will be instrumental in securing the donations necessary to reach that goal.
“In his previous work experiences, Adam has proven his abilities to effectively manage large campaigns, working with donors and corporations to reach lofty goals,” says Rick Wernoski, interim associate dean for advancement and executive associate dean for administration at the School.
Cook will begin meeting with alumni and donors after the new year. "I'm very excited to hit the ground running," Cook says. "I want to meet the people who helped make the School one of the best in the nation."
About the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is a nationally recognized leader in progressive pharmaceutical care practice, education, and research. Over the past 25 years, the School has built a reputation for cutting-edge research, rigorous programs, and outstanding faculty, staff, and students. Our unique environment has inspired a number of collaborative centers that provide faculty and students with access to sophisticated equipment and numerous opportunities for interdisciplinary research.
The School provides students with a wide range of opportunities. A world-class university, a model Area Health Education Center (AHEC) system, an award-winning hospital system, and an international center for pharmaceutical research and development, Research Triangle Park, create one of the most dynamic centers of learning in the nation.
About the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Office of Advancement
The Office of Advancement comprises two organizations: the Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina and the UNC Pharmacy Alumni Association.
The Pharmacy Foundation of North Carolina was established in 1946 to support the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. The organization manages the School’s $80 million endowment to foster and promote the growth, progress, and general welfare of pharmaceutical education. Through stewardship, solicitations, and events, it encourages donations from alumni and friends.
The UNC Pharmacy Alumni Association was established in 1980 to connect the School’s more than 7,000 alumni with each other and with current students. By fostering these relationships, the alumni association betters the School and the pharmacy profession.
Media Contact
Randall Roberts
Director of Information and Communications
UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy Office of Advancement
randall_roberts@unc.edu
919-966-6790
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