Graham's Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded in 2009 by Jennifer and Nick Hall in memory of their son, Graham. Its mission is to offer both practical and emotional support to parents of premature babies. The foundation supports the parents by sending care packages to them during their journey in the NICU, and the foundation’s website provides a place for parents to share their stories and find support.

Graham's Foundation Leadership and Staff

	Andrea Downes Silva Parent Wellness Andrea first came to Graham’s Foundation as a marathon runner where she raised money and awareness for the Foundation.  She is the proud mother of her micro-preemie daughter born at 23 weeks and 5 days who weighed just 1 pound 3.7 ounces. She holds a PhD in exercise and sport science and is thrilled to share her education and personal experiences to help other parents get and remain active and healthy in order to take the best care of their own miracle(s). To contact Andrea, please send her an email to ParentWellness @ grahamsfoundation dot org “After 117 days in the NICU I wanted to give back any way I could to other families who have gone and who are currently going through what my husband and I experienced”.
	Christa Terry Communications Development Christa is a freelance writer, editor, and social media consultant, and the author of Do: Planning Your Wedding With Nothing But 'Net, a fun and modern wedding planning guide published by Simon & Schuster in 2008. Her writing has appeared in numerous weekly newspapers and trade publications, and on hundreds of blogs and web sites. To contact Christa, please send an email to christa @ grahamsfoundation dot org "Having a later-term premature daughter in the NICU - even for a brief period of time - was an eye-opening experience. I didn't know anything at all about prematurity, and I only encountered the realities that very early preemies face while doing research to find out what difficulties were ahead for my daughter. When a baby born at 28 weeks gestation was admitted to our NICU during our daughter's stay, I saw that her parents were absolutely shell-shocked but I felt like I had nothing to offer them in that moment. Finding Graham's Foundation has given me a way to reach out."
	Erin McPartland Executive Director Erin came to Graham's Foundation to support the March 23rd Parents of Preemies Day initiative. Her background is in healthcare management and non-profit event coordination.  Working for Graham's Foundation has provided her the flexibility needed while studying in a full-time Masters of Business Administration program.  She is inspired by the courage and strength of the Graham's Foundation and preemie community and is learning so much from this awesome group of people.  To contact Erin, please send an email to erin @ grahamsfoundation dot org
	Heather McKinnis Preemie Parent Concierge Heather is thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Graham's Foundation. She is a stay at home mother to her preemie, Owen, and feels blessed to have the ability to help other families that have experienced what she has. Before becoming a mother, Heather used her Communications degree as an Admissions Recruiter with Salus University, located outside of Philadelphia, PA. To contact Heather, please send an email to concierge @ grahamsfoundation dot org  "Since our experience with Owen, I have been driven to find a way to help other NICU families. I'm very excited to be able to work with Graham's Foundation because they are bringing support and encouragement to families who really need it."
	Jen Larson Operational Development and Support Jen has worked with Graham's Foundation from the beginning. She started working with Nick on various projects in 2004 while working at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute as a Grants Administrator. The work with Nick allowed her to transition to work from home full time to care for her two children, Travis and Isabelle. To contact Jen, please send an email to jen @ grahamsfoundation dot org "I've truly been inspired by the foundation Nick and Jennifer created after such heartbreak. I aspire to have their positive attitude."
	Laura Martin NICU Ambassador Director Laura comes to Graham's Foundation after five years of teaching middle school and high school chorus. Laura gave birth to twin boys, born at 24 weeks gestation, in 2009. Campbell passed away after 23 beautiful days of life and Joseph spent 228 days in the NICU before coming home. Working with Graham's Foundation allows Laura to stay at home with her son while completing her Master's degree at the University of Georgia. To contact Laura, please send an email to ambassador @ grahamsfoundation dot org "After our experience of losing our son, Campbell, and spending 228 days in the NICU with Joseph, I have a passion for helping parents stay connected with their NICU and giving back to others who are currently experiencing life in the NICU."
	Melissa Barber Graphic Design Melissa is a freelance graphic and web designer as well as an up-and-coming developer. She is excited to have the opportunity to contribute and work for such an awesome foundation. Even though she wasn't a preemie herself, she can relate to the many hours that parents spend in the NICU because she spent a couple weeks there and as a result of not getting enough oxygen to her brain, she has mild Cerebral Palsy. That doesn't stop her from doing and being all that she can be. In May of 2011, she graduated from Bowling Green State University with her Bachelor's degree in Visual Communications Technology. Melissa is always striving to improve herself and her career goals. To contact Melissa, please send her an email to GraphicDesign @ grahamsfoundation dot org.
	Mylena Ring Care Package Coordinator Mylena joined Graham’s Foundation in May 2012.  She has a degree in Communications from Ateneo De Davao University in the Philippines, and previously worked as a community relations coordinator  for another non-profit organization providing home health care to the elderly and disabled adults.  She also comes with 20 years administrative experience which has been valuable in coordinating the shipment of care packages. To contact Mylena, please send an email to mylena @ grahamsfoundation dot org "Working for Graham’s Foundation has been very rewarding.  I love being part of a  team dedicated to helping preemie parents."
	Nick Hall President Nick has had many different titles during the years, but the one he is most proud of is being Reece and Graham's Dad. Nick also drives the vision and strategic partnerships for Graham's Foundation. In addition, he is the Global Alliance Leader - Security Practice for Accenture. Previously, Nick was the Sales Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services. He also served as the president of the Silicon Valley Association of Startup Entrepreneurs, one of the leading associations for technology startups in Silicon Valley. He also served as a board member of the Silicon Valley chapter of the Association of Strategic Alliance Professionals. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Indiana University.   "When I saw all that we had going for us in the NICU...a marriage with a solid foundation, supportive employers, excellent health insurance, help from family and a wonderful NICU staff...yet we felt like we were barely surviving, I knew we had to leverage our experience and help make a difference for future parents of extremely early preemies."
	Sheila Johnson Graphic Design Director Sheila can be found behind the scenes designing the wonderful graphics and logos for the many projects and events at Graham's Foundation. Always being a creative type, she started her art career early in elementary school, which led to studying Interactive Media at Penta Career Center in Perrysburg. While attending she furthered her grasp on art and photography in a more professional atmosphere.   To contact Sheila, please email sheila @ grahamsfoundation dot org "I have held various Graphic Art jobs throughout my career, but what matters to me most now is believing that my work contributes to the greater good, which I have found here at Graham’s Foundation. I feel blessed beyond measure to be a part of the Grahams Foundation Team doing something that I truly love."

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