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.

Katie Roche - Board Member, Board Secretary & Medical Mom

Katie is a medical mom to twin toddler girls born at 23 weeks, both of whom had extended NICU stays and one who came home with medical equipment and a team of incredible home nurses. She previously worked as a project manager for Deloitte’s Chief Talent Officer, and is passionate about applying her background to help other medical families as they navigate the home nursing search.

Katie lives in Chicago and loves to read and explore new restaurants and parks with her family.

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.

Interested in joining the team?

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