Meet Our
Board of Directors
Lindsay Spurgeon Founder & CEO
Lindsay Spurgeon serves as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors for NeoHERO Foundation®.
“It all begins with a story. From our experiences we form ideas. When we experience something tremendous and it stays with us, we will carry it with us always. In my case, it was a patient. I can’t tell my patient’s story, but I can share my idea inspired by this little newborn with the rest of the world. There have been many times in my career I have responded to neonatal emergencies where EMS didn’t have the training, the equipment, or both. One of those times, the paramedic told me “we did our best”, and it was true, they did. It broke my heart. No medical professional should be left without tools and training. No patient should be so little they don’t receive proper care. That is why I created NeoHERO™. Whatever your story is, or whatever your idea is, what you do with it can make all the difference.”
Lindsay is a Board-Certified Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Board-Certified Neonatal-Pediatric Transport provider, a Trauma Certified Registered Nurse with Board Certification of Emergency Nursing, and a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant.
Darren Hazeltine Strategic Business & Technology Executive
Darren serves as the Strategic Business & Technology Executive and a member of the Board of Directors for NeoHERO Foundation®. Darren brings deep expertise at the intersection of technology, sales strategy, and social impact. He currently serves as a Principal Enterprise Account Executive at Blackbaud, where he supports nonprofit organizations nationwide through the implementation of software solutions that strengthen financial operations, expand fundraising capacity, and enhance donor engagement through CRM, peer-to-peer fundraising, and digital communication platforms.
With a proven track record across SaaS, CRM, marketing automation, and payment technologies—including many leadership roles exceeding a decade of experience—he offers strong strategic insight, revenue growth experience, and technology innovation. His background in building partnerships, scaling operations, and driving digital transformation provides invaluable guidance to NeoHERO as the organization advances its mission through sustainable growth and technology-enabled impact.
Pamela Showalter, J.D. Chief Legal Officer
Pamela Showalter, JD (Honors), serves as Chief Legal Officer and a member of the Board of Directors for NeoHERO Foundation®. Pam is a highly accomplished attorney and strategic executive with extensive international experience in corporate governance, intellectual property law, and nonprofit leadership. Pam has held senior legal and executive roles across the U.S. and Europe, including serving as Chief Legal Officer for global technology startups and as in-house counsel for major international brands. Her expertise spans fiduciary oversight, risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic policy development.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Pam has a distinguished record of nonprofit governance, having led large international organizations as President, Board Director, and fundraising chair, managing budgets, staff, and volunteer operations for memberships exceeding 1,000 individuals. Her proven success in governance, fundraising, and organizational development brings invaluable legal and strategic guidance to NeoHERO as the organization continues to grow and advance its mission.
Dr. Caleb “John” Podraza, MD Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Caleb Podraza, MD, MBA, serves as Chief Medical Officer and a member of the Board of Directors for NeoHERO Foundation®. Dr. Podraza is a board-certified neonatologist and physician executive with enterprise-level leadership experience overseeing complex, multi-site neonatal and perinatal care systems. Currently serving in senior leadership roles within the U.S. Navy and Defense Health Agency, Dr. Podraza provides clinical oversight for neonatal services across a global healthcare system, supporting more than 100,000 births annually. His expertise spans quality improvement, patient safety, regulatory compliance, workforce strategy, and financial stewardship.
With a distinguished background as a NICU Medical Director, Transport Medical Director, academic faculty member, and national educator, Dr. Podraza brings exceptional clinical and operational insight to NeoHERO’s mission. His leadership in neonatal resuscitation, telehealth innovation, and simulation-based education makes him uniquely qualified to guide program growth and medical governance as NeoHERO advances toward CAPCE recognition and national impact.
Disclaimer: Board members are listed in order of tenure with the organization.