ABOUT GRAHAM’S FOUNDATION

We envision a world where no parent goes through the experience of prematurity alone.

Our mission is to inform and guide parents of preemies so that they may confidently navigate the journey of prematurity.

Graham’s Story

You found Graham’s Foundation because you or someone you care about is facing the uncertainty of premature birth.

I know that roller coaster. My twins, Graham and Reece, were born fifteen weeks premature on Thanksgiving Day in 2006. We lost Graham after forty-five days, and Reece spent four months in the hospital before finally coming home.

I know that bringing a premature baby home can present an entirely new set of challenges, and only time can tell what adversity our preemies may face.

I created Graham’s Foundation to help educate and inform preemie parents so they feel empowered and confident while they navigate the journey of prematurity. We at Graham’s Foundation are committed to a world where no parent goes through the experience of prematurity alone.

Life’s true measure is not the days lived by the lives touched.

Nicholas Hall

Founder & President
Graham & Reece’s Dad

Our Values

Financial & Operational Transparency

Sharing the sources of our funding and how we spend those funds to support our mission.

Environmental
Sensitivity

Operating with a sensitivity to our environmental impact and reducing our carbon footprint.

Equitable
& Inclusive Programs

Consistently measure the quality, equity, and inclusivity of our support.

Our Team

Nicholas Hall

Founder & President

Jen Larson

Operations Support

Samantha Jones

Director, Content

Jessica Clark

Director, Brand & Social Media

Meegan Snyder

Director, Preemie Parent Mentor Program

Amanda Tellmann

Director, Community Outreach & Care Package Program

Our Board

Nicholas Hall

Founder & President, Graham’s Foundation

Nicholas founded Graham's Foundation in 2009 in memory of his son. For nearly twenty years Nicholas was a strategic alliance professional with PwC, Accenture and EY. He began his career as a CPA at Price Waterhouse and then as an Investment Advisor at Helmsman Financial. He graduated with a BS in Accounting from Indiana University.

In 2012 he supported the founding of the NICU Parent Network, a collaborative of NICU Support Organizations led by NICU Parent Professionals. Currently, he is an active volunteer in his community, supporting organizations that are dedicated to providing food and shelter to those in need.

In his spare time, he performs his original songs, exhibits his artwork and designs pocket squares from recycled ties.

Andrew Male

Managing Director, Citizens Bank

Andrew is a member of the Healthcare team with expertise in healthcare services, products and distribution. Prior to joining Citizens, Andrew was a Director at Western Reserve Partners. He began his career as a Consultant at Stax, a Boston-based consulting firm.

Andrew is a graduate of Northwestern University and received his MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western University.

Andrew was born at 27 weeks (three months, one week premature) and was cared for at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit of Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH, where he has continued to be a study participant, volunteer, spokesperson and donor. Andrew is also the publisher of Go Preemies!, a children’s book, which tells the inspirational stories of the world’s most famous preemies.

Scott Cohen

Proud Preemie Dad and Managing Principal, Trellis Capital Partners

Scott is the Managing Principal of Trellis Capital Partners, a boutique investment manager, where he is responsible for all aspects of firm strategy and operations. Prior to launching Trellis, Scott held leadership and senior investment team positions at several investment companies and family offices where he focused on real estate and other illiquid investments.

Scott is a graduate of the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor and received his MBA from Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.

Scott’s daughter was born at 26 weeks in January 2023 while Scott, his wife, and toddler son were on vacation in Florida. After 100 days in the NICU, Scott and his family returned to their home in Northern New Jersey. Scott and his family are committed to supporting organizations, preemie parents and NICU team members. As a new preemie parent, Scott is excited to support the mission of Graham’s Foundation.