Kathryn Knight - Co-Founder, Executive Director, President & Medical Mom

Outside of running Hello Nurze, Kathryn is the primary caregiver for her medically complex toddler—the inspiration for Hello Nurze. Prior to becoming a medical mom, Kathryn ran marketing campaigns at companies including Sephora, Vogue, and Coach in NYC and San Francisco.

Kathryn now lives in northern Colorado with her husband and two amazing daughters

Gary Knight - Co-Founder, Board Vice President & Medical Dad

Gary is a Product Marketing Lead at a tech company, where he's focused on technology solutions to help small businesses succeed. As a father of a medically complex daughter, he's passionate to bring that same mindset to medical families in dire need of help.

Gary is an avid golfer, skier, and coffee aficionado. He lives in northern Colorado with Kathryn and their two children.

Dr. Brian Jordan, M.D., Ph.D. - Board Member & NICU Doctor

Dr. Jordan is a board certified General Pediatrics and Neonatology doctor working in the NICU at Oregon Health & Science University. He is also the Director of the Advanced Neonatal Mechanical Ventilation program and his areas of expertise include neonatal lung function testing and severe BPD ventilator strategies.

When he’s not in the hospital, Dr. Jordan enjoys spending time traveling with his wife and three children, perfecting recipes in the kitchen, playing guitar, and recording covers of his favorite songs in his home studio.

Marissa Avalos, R.N. - Board Member & Home Healthcare Nurse

Marissa Avalos is a Registered Nurse with six years of experience specializing in pediatric home health care. She is passionate about providing compassionate, high-quality care to children and their families, ensuring they receive the best support in the comfort of their homes.

Outside of work, Marissa enjoys quality time with her family and her energetic husky. She stays active through tennis and biking and loves exploring new travel destinations.

Bryan Ashley - Board Member

Bryan is a seasoned software engineer with over a decade of experience in the software and tech space including roles at Weebly, Square and, OpenAI. Bryan brings an incredible technical expertise to the Board and is excited to help create tools that help families find the care they need.

Bryan lives in San Francisco with his wife and two young kids. In his spare time, Bryan enjoys golfing and exploring the city’s parks with his family.

Interested in joining the team?

Want to join us? Email hello@hellonurze.com to learn more about Volunteer and Board Member opportunities.