About PROJECT NICU

Together through the nICU Journey

Project NICU provides support, connection, and hope to families navigating the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We walk alongside parents during one of the most challenging times in their lives, offering comfort, resources, and understanding from those who have been there.

Through intentional programming, peer connection and hospital partnerships, we support families with medically fragile infants and the medical professionals who care for them ensuring no NICU family feels alone.

Meet our team

Meet the Teams

Compassionate leaders driving change in NICU support

Project NICU Team

Project NICU Executive Board

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    Pam Frasco

    Founder/President
    Sr.     Vice President, Social Impact- Cleveland Cavaliers
    Executive Director - Cavaliers Community Foundation

    NICU Parent

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    Heather Law

    Vice President
    Vice President of Sales - Drycal, Inc.

    NICU PARENT

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    Josh Arundel

    Treasurer

    Senior Vice President in the Institutional Real Estate Group - Huntington National Bank

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    Kiara Anese Barnett, M. Ed.

    Executive Board Member
    Doctoral Student - George Washington University

    NICU PARENT

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    Nicole Olicker, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC

    Executive Board Member
    Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - Akron Children’s Hospitals
    Adjunct Faculty of Pediatrics - Lakeland Community College

    NICU PARENT

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    Joe Cicero

    Secretary
    President of the Foundation for the Community Partnership on Aging
    Board Members

    Former Chair of the Senior Transportation Connection

    Cleveland Clinics Hillcrest Hospital Advisory Board

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    Stephen Davis

    Executive Board Member
    Chief Development Officer - Pantheon Innovative Builders

    NICU UNCLE

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    Nicholas Frasco

    Executive Board Member
    Operating Partner - Otro Capital

    NICU PARENT

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    Hailee Childs, MTF

    Executive Board Member
    Senior Manager of POEM Community Programs - Mental Health America Ohio

    NICU PARENT

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    Lauren Griffiths

    Executive Board Member
    Vice President, Talent Acquisition Account Manager -Fidelity Investments

    NICU PARENT

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    Kevin Soflkiancs

    Executive Board Member
    Vice President, Internal Audit, Loss Prevention & Security - Sherwin-Williams

    NICU PARENT

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    Shiobhan Burkhead, BSN, RNC-MNN, CLS

    Executive Board Member
    Registered Nurse, UnityPoint Health Trinity

Medical Advisory Board & Hospital Partners

OUR HISTORY

From the Founders

Project NICU was born out of the love and support of family and friends of Founders Pam & Nicholas Frasco. Pam’s desire to give back to the community that meant so much to their family during several months of their lives, and the distinct need for connection for parents like them who were experiencing such a traumatic event, fueled her passion for building this space.

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