Our board brings together parents, professionals, and supporters who share a love of service and believe in our mission.
Andre is a pre-med student, entrepreneur, and the father behind Friends of Peanut. He and Rachel built Roo and founded this organization to give other families the tools they wished existed. He oversees operations and product development.
Rachel is a civil engineer and the mother behind Friends of Peanut. She and Andre built Roo together. She oversees finances and impact, bringing a heartfelt understanding of what families need throughout their child's NICU stay.
Amanda is a marketing strategist with experience across healthcare, public sector, and corporate communications. She oversees organizational records and advises on messaging, engagement, and growing awareness of Friends of Peanut.
Lily has spent her career in nonprofit operations, from managing donor databases to leading technical support teams. She advises on governance, compliance, and the organizational systems that keep Friends of Peanut running.
Dr. Kumar is an interventional cardiologist practicing in the Chicago suburbs. He brings a clinical lens to the board and advises on healthcare-related content and partnerships.
Nick is a software engineer with experience building large-scale consumer products. He advises on engineering, product architecture, and the technical direction of our digital resources.
Every dollar goes directly to creating free resources for NICU families and supporting them during their child's stay.