Our Team
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Brian Burkhardt
Executive Director / Co-Founder/ Oliver’s Dad
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Trisha Brookbank
CFO / Co-Founder / Oliver’s Mom
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Oliver Burkhardt
Chief Patch Officer
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Peter Burkhardt
Sibling program advisor
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Janie Leon
Program Coordinator
Our Amazing Board
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Charity Roddy
Charity Roddy, Director of Patient Engagement and Health Equity at Moderna
To me, the Oliver Patch Project shows how joy and creativity can shine even during the toughest challenges. I’m grateful for the chance to help grow a mission that supports and connects families throughout their journey.
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Brant Menswar
Keynote speaker / Author, Founder Black Sheep Foundry
Having lost my son Theo to cancer, this work is deeply personal to me. The Oliver Patch Project brings hope, creativity, and comfort to children fighting this brutal disease, and it honors the belief that even the smallest moments of joy can sustain a family through unimaginable challenges.
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Eloise Moffett
Vice President of Commercial, Innovative Trials
Oliver's story and the Oliver Patch Project deeply moved me from the first day I was enlightened. It redefined "support," especially from a child's perspective. I immediately knew I needed to be involved and help spread this message of support worldwide. It will be my greatest honor to be a part of this amazing mission.
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Sean Soth
CEO of Hi-Fidelity Group
Since witnessing the transformative impact of the Oliver Patch Project, I hold deep admiration for the empowerment of cancer warriors and their families throughout the year. Their work in fostering joy and resilience serves as a continuing source of inspiration for me, their team and the communities they serve.
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Regan White
Clinical Country and Site Lead, Biogen
I had the honor of meeting Brian, Oliver's dad and the founder of the Oliver Patch Project, several years ago at a meeting and was immediately struck by his huge heart, unwavering dedication to the children, and passion for spreading kindness and hope. OPP empowers kids and teens who are navigating challenges to find their inner warriors, and I'm excited to use my skills and connections to help expand its footprint so we can spread even more sunshine to families across the US and beyond.
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Lindsey Morales
Associate Director, Clinical Operations, Gilead
I’ll never forget the pivotal moment I learned about Oliver Patch Project and the amazing hope, love and joy they bring to so many deserving kids. Their mission to share sunshine and positivity to these children during their most vulnerable times captured my heart and I knew I had to become involved with their incredible work. It’s a true honor to be a member of the OPP Board – I’m looking forward to helping build onto their already remarkable success.
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Jade Tuttle
Director of Advocacy & Patient Affairs at Syneos Health
What has always stood out to me is how the Oliver Patch Project transforms an unimaginably difficult journey into one filled with hope, identity, and belonging. OPP empowers kids and families to tell their stories in creative, meaningful ways and connects them with a community that mirrors their strength. I’m honored to help advance this mission and support OPP as it continues meeting families where they are with creativity, compassion, and connection.
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Sara Jolly
Vice President of Resource Development, AMIkids
Being part of OPP is being part of a positive moment that is shining light and positivity into the lives of families during their most vulnerable hour.
OPP is about joining something so much bigger than myself. It’s about spreading smiles in the moments they’re needed most, creating a network of support that lifts families up, and serving as a lifeline for children and their loved ones as they navigate the unthinkable. Its meaningful work wrapped in joy, compassion, and the belief that together, we can make a real difference.

