● Connection
Connected by Charlie, united by purpose.
The foundation is guided by a board whose connection to this mission is both personal and professional. Together, they bring compassion, leadership, and a shared commitment to supporting children and families facing a child's medical crisis.
● Founders & Board
Meet the board.
Alexa Mulieri
Charlie's mom & co-founder
Mike Mulieri
Charlie's dad & Co-founderMichael and Alexa are Charlie's parents and the founders of the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation. They met in college at Loyola University Maryland. Neither ever imagined when they vowed "in sickness and in health" nearly 10 years ago that it would mean standing shoulder to shoulder in a hospital room on the heaviest of days, fighting for their son through the unknown. The two learned early on that a partnership isn't just about sharing the beautiful parts of life, but about becoming an unbreakable team when life asks more of you than you ever thought you could give. Currently, Michael is the president of Moldgone LLC, a family-owned restoration company. Alexa worked as a speech-language pathologist but now stays at home with their daughter Ava and son John.
Bethany brings more than a decade of pediatric clinical expertise to the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation. She is a Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and a nationally board-certified specialist in swallowing and feeding disorders. Bethany has dedicated her career to caring for medically complex children and supporting families during some of their most vulnerable moments.Her connection to the CJM Foundation’s mission became even more personal as she witnessed Charlie’s journey through the eyes of both a clinician and a friend.Bethany E. Kirby, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, IBCLC
Robert Howard
Bob has a deeply personal connection to the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation as Charlie’s grandfather.
Now retired, he brings 37 years of financial and operational leadership experience across the legal, financial services, and consumer products industries. His career included senior roles at Sullivan & Cromwell, Citigroup, and The Pepsi-Cola Company. Bob cares deeply about supporting children and families as they navigate the challenges of critical care.
Jessica has both a personal and professional connection to the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation, having cared for Charlie in the pediatric intensive care unit. She is an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at Johns Hopkins and Director of the Johns Hopkins PICU Up! Program.
Jessica has dedicated her career to caring for critically ill children and improving long-term outcomes for PICU survivors and their families.Jessica LaRosa, MD
Graham McPhail
Graham is a Co-Founder and former Managing Member of Rock Springs Capital, where he led healthcare services investments for more than a decade. Earlier in his career, he held roles at T. Rowe Price, small-cap investment funds in Boston, and Credit Suisse First Boston. Graham and his wife Meghan, parents of three boys, are committed through the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation to supporting families navigating prolonged critical pediatric care.
Brett A. Williams
Brett’s connection to the Charles J. Mulieri Foundation comes through his longstanding friendship with Mike and Alexa. He saw firsthand the importance of supporting not only the patient, but also the family during a child’s time in the PICU.Brett is Vice President of Maury, Donnelly & Parr Inc. in Baltimore and is passionate about helping bring comfort and encouragement to families during difficult moments.
Bob Nye
Bob Nye is a General Partner at JMI Equity, one of the oldest and largest growth equity firms in the country. He serves on numerous corporation and non-profit Boards.
Along with his wife Whitney and their own personal experiences, they are committed to helping all children and families navigate difficult pediatric critical care experiences. ● Give
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