Jackie C. Callies

Jackie C. Callies, MBA, is an accomplished fundraising professional with extensive experience in major gift cultivation and philanthropy. Currently serving as Chief Development Officer at Houston Methodist since March 2012, Jackie has developed and implemented successful programs to enhance donor engagement, including overseeing a Grateful Patient Program and managing high-level donor relationships. Prior roles include Senior Director of Development at Memorial Hermann Foundation and Executive Director of Development at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where Jackie focused on soliciting significant gifts and establishing planned giving programs. Jackie began a career in development at UTMB, progressing from Administrative Secretary to various special projects roles, ultimately serving as Director of Development. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Business Administration in Leadership from the University of Houston-Clear Lake.