Our team

Our team is a diverse collective of passionate professionals, united by a shared commitment to empowering premature babies and their families. We bring together expertise from various fields to innovate, educate, and inspire positive change to the premature community in Colorado.

Leading the Team 

The Board of Directors of Newborn Hope are delighted to announce Lindsay Pechek as the organization’s new Executive Director. Lindsay has been an invaluable asset to Newborn Hope for over 10 years as a dedicated volunteer and, most recently, as a staff member, serving as Development Associate. Now, as Executive Director, Lindsay will lead efforts to further strengthen Newborn Hope’s commitment to improving the lives of premature babies and their families across Colorado.

  • Read Lindsay’s full Executive Director message here.

  • director@newbornhope.org

  • Zoya Dickens Miller

    FOUNDER

  • Yvonne Conrad, RN

    BOARD PRESIDENT

  • Martha Grubaugh, PhD, RN

    PAST PRESIDENT

  • Jeannie Behr

    VP OF FINANCE

  • Carey Stark, Esq

    VP OF GOVERNANCE

  • J.J. Kaelin

    EXECUTIVE ADVISOR

  • Sharon Enoch, RN

    EXECUTIVE ADVISOR

  • Founder

    Zoya had a dream to help prevent premature births in Colorado while improving the outcome for premature babies and their families. Her extraordinary vision, action, and dedication have transformed Newborn Hope into a beacon of light for the premature community.

  • Newborn Hope Board President. Yvonne has been involved with Newborn Hope for well over a decade in many different roles and capacities. She can't imagine her life without it.

    She grew up listening to her mom and dad every year on her birthday reliving her birth as a preemie and the fears they shared for over a month of not knowing if she would live or die. It became a part of them and lives within them to this day.

    She loves her work with Newborn Hope and how it allows her to help families on this unexpected and unwanted journey, so feel they are not alone and that they have someone to turn to outside of the NICU for support.

  • Dr. Grubaugh is a Research Nurse Scientist at UCHealth and an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado College of Nursing.  Her clinical background is in pediatric and neonatal critical care.  She has spent most of her career serving nursing and healthcare teams in a variety of leadership roles.  She has directly witnessed how prematurity affects families, hospital resources, and communities.

    She joined Newborn Hope to help make a different impact for this vulnerable population outside the four walls of the hospital. Dr. Grubaugh has been involved with Newborn Hope since moving to Colorado in 2013.  She has served on the board since 2018 and most recently as the President.

  • Jeannie has is the Business Manager /Accountant for her family’s dental practice, Nolan R. Behr DDS for over 30 years. She also works at St. Peter Church in Monument. 

    She is a mother of 4 amazing children. Newborn Hope is such a wonderful organization that truly has an impact on the families that we serve. She is honored to serve on the board.

  • Carey Stark has served on the NH board from 2015-2020 and 2023 – present as the VP of Governance. 

    Carey’s heart is tied to Newborn Hope’s mission since her second child was born prematurely and she spent the better part of her third pregnancy on bedrest.  The work Newborn Hope does throughout the state of Colorado to prevent and assist those families impacted by prematurity is phenomenal, and Carey feels so fortunate to be a part of the Newborn Hope board. 

    Carey is an attorney and owns and manages her own firm in Colorado Springs.

  • President of the St. Peter Catholic Church Parish Council, Monument

    Former Newborn Hope Board President, 2016-17

    2014 Newborn Hope Luncheon Co-chair-2014

    Former radio broadcasting sales, management, and voice talent

    Vocalist

    Community volunteer

    An Ohio native, graduate of the University of Colorado-Boulder and resides in Monument, Colorado. “There is nothing more beautiful than the gift of a life." Her son, Adam, was born nine weeks premature at 31 weeks while she was working in radio broadcasting in Colorado Springs. Her and her family were so fortunate that Adam was in the NICU for only a month, but so many other premature babies are in the hospital for much longer or have health complications beyond their hospital stays. This can take a toll on families’ finances, work schedules, sibling childcare, as well as their own health and well-being.

    J.J. is passionate about the work we do and the commitment we have in Newborn Hope; to strive to offer hope for our preemie families, medical teams, and other related sources.

  • Executive Advisor

  • Since volunteering with Newborn Hope throughout childhood, Natalie has always been passionate about supporting premature babies.

    Now with three children of her own (two premies), she couldn’t wait to get involved again after returning to Colorado Springs in 2022. With experience in two NICUs across the state, she loves serving on Newborn Hope’s Premie Family Assistance Fund Committee, supporting families in need of the NICU.  

    Natalie is a CPA and the Assistant Controller at a large national healthcare company, with a focus on acquisitions, process improvement, technical accounting and financial reporting.

    Natalie and her husband (Hunter) stay busy with their two active boys and sweet newborn girl, and love spending time outdoors and trying new restaurants.

  • Valerie is a dedicated board-certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years’ experience in neonatal care.

    Throughout her career, Valerie has been an advocate for family-centered care, parental education, neonatal care and patent safety. She has a strong background in evidence-based practice, continuously integrating the latest research and advancements in neonatal medicine into clinical practice.

    Her profound commitment to providing exceptional care for the most vulnerable patients is what lead her to become involved with Newborn Hope as a member of the NICU Partnership in 2021 and an active board member in 2023. Valerie also leads the Communications Committee for Newborn Hope.

  • Shantelle Bridges is a dedicated community advocate, transformational speaker, and leadership development coach.  

    Shantelle Bridges works as a Contracting Officer at Colorado Springs School District 11 and CEO of Shantelle Bridges LLC. With over 20 years of experience empowering young individuals from diverse backgrounds, Shantelle's commitment to youth empowerment extends through her involvement withvarious local non-profits and her service on multiple Boards, including Newborn Hope.

    Shantelle's dedication to supporting families with premature babies is deeply rooted in her personal journey of raising three children born prematurely between 27 and 33 weeks. Recognized for her impactful advocacy work, Shantelle continues to guide families towards a future filled with possibilities and opportunities for growth.

  • Bobbie Collins is the Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel for Mortgage Solutions Financial, a national mortgage lender based in Colorado Springs, and has a small side solo law firm.  She previously worked at two large national law firms in both their litigation and transactions departments handling corporate, nonprofit, tax, and real estate matters. She obtained her law degree (J.D.) and a Masters in Taxation (LL.M.) from the University of Denver Sturm College of Law. 

    Bobbie lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, an Air Force Reservist based at Peterson AFB, and her four children. Her oldest son, Ben, was a 24-week preemie who spent five months in the NICU and two years on oxygen, but is now a very happy, thriving, and adventurous 11 year old!

  • Barbara Jones Deloian is a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Infant Mental Health Consultant Director. Barbara has provided care for premature babies and their families in both the NICU and home, she respects and appreciates the journey premature infants and their families experience. 

    She is honored to work with Newborn Hope because they provide families with individualized financial support to meet their infant's unique needs. In addition, local community grants are offered so that they can support families where they live. Also, healthcare provider education and resources help to ensure that families across Colorado receive the special care they need.

  • Chris happily joined the Newborn Hope Board in 2021 after attending the virtual fundraising November Noel Gala (impacted by COVID). He was moved by stories of the struggles of families of premature babies and the resources that Newborn Hope was able to provide.  As a father of 4, one of whom was born 6 weeks prematurely (now 16!),he has a direct understanding of the challenges faced by families with a premature infant. 

    Professionally, Chris is a speech-language pathologist, which affords him additional insight into the medical challenges encountered by the infants and families Newborn Hope supports. Chris is currently the lead for the Preemie Family Assistance Fund (PFAF) team and has the blessing of reading the stories of courage and perseverance for hundreds of infants and families plus distributing thousands of dollars per month to the families.

    Unfortunately, there are many children and families every month to whom we are unable to provide assistance.  Chris is hopeful that as Newborn Hope continues to grow and fundraise, they will reach a point where all deserving families in need are able to be funded.

  • Dr. Kiley is a neonatologist in Colorado Springs who has practiced in the NICU in Colorado Springs for almost 20 years. 

    He became an active Newborn Hope board member in 2023 and he can see how his patients directly benefit from the generosity of Newborn Hope and its donors, including funding of life-saving and life-altering therapies for premature infants. 

    Through the Premature Family Assistance Fund (PFAF), he has also sees how Newborn Hope improves the daily lives of parents experiencing the trauma of having a sick child in the Newborn ICU.

  • As the Vice President and Financial Center Manager for UMB Bank in Colorado Springs, Tarah King brings a wealth of experience and a deep-rooted passion for making a difference.  

    Growing up in Manitou Springs, Tarah's journey into community service began early, as she volunteered with premature babies at Memorial Hospital during her high school years. This initial experience sparked her lifelong dedication to supporting children and her community, and is also what led her to serve and support Newborn Hope.

    Family is at the core of her values, driving her to prioritize quality time and meaningful connections. Despite her busy schedule, Tarah remains deeply committed to giving back to her community. She serves on multiple boards and dedicates countless hours to volunteering, making a tangible impact on the lives of those around her.

  • Renee Maisel is originally from New York but has called Colorado Springs home since 1997.  She graduated from SUNY Geneseo with her BS focusing on marketing and earned her MBA with Georgia Southern. 

    Renee had a fifteen-year career at The Gazette in Colorado Springs and held numerous roles such as Pikes Peak Parent Sales Manager, Key Accounts Manager, Special Sections Supervisor.  She has been in television media for over ten years beginning at KOAA and now she is the Local Sales Manager at KRDO. 

    Renee is passionate about serving on boards and held numerous positions on the Gazette Charities and the Pikes Peak Advertising Federation Boards and was the Marketing and Public Relations Chair for Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. 

    Renee has two children and three grandchildren.  Two of her three grandchildren spent time in the NICU for arriving early and for other health issues.  All are thriving and healthy and she wants to help other families going through similar challenges.

  • Alicia became involved with Newborn Hope 25 years ago while seeking a worthy and heart-filling organization. Although she has never had a premature infant, she knows many women who have. After serving for many years, Alicia left Newborn Hope to raise her daughters and support their philanthropic efforts.

    However, her heart was always with Newborn Hope and their mission. Alicia returned to the organization four years ago as a Board member. She is thrilled to be a part of Newborn Hope once again and has since become immersed in the Preemie Family Assistance Fund committee, where they review grant applications monthly from families in dire need of assistance as they face the obstacles of having a preemie infant. The prematurity rates in Colorado are increasing exponentially; she is so proud to serve and be a small part of the solution.

  • Stephanie Shaver has been involved with Newborn Hope since 2012, attending events, serving on committees, and now serving on the board. Newborn Hope is special to her for many reasons. She is a NICU nurse by trade and is passionate about caring for preemie babies and their families. Newborn Hope has touched her life personally twice, with two of her children being born prematurely. She will be eternally grateful for what Newborn Hope has done for her babies and babies throughout Colorado.

  • Natalie Barnett, CPA

  • Valerie Beascochea, NNP-BC

  • Shantelle Bridges

  • Bobbie Collins, Esq

  • Barbara Deloian, PhD, CPNP

  • Chris Enterman, SLP

  • Robert Kiley, MD

  • Tarah King

  • Renee Maisel

  • Alicia Moskal, Broker

  • Stephanie Shaver, RN

Join our team

Become a part of our mission to empower communities through education, resources, and funding by joining our dedicated team. Your skills and passion can contribute to making a lasting impact in the lives of premature babies and their families.