Our Team
Miracle at KSU has always placed a huge emphasis on being a family. As a family, it is important that you know why we do what we do. Our 'why' is our everything. It's what keeps each member of this organization going when the road gets long and our goals seem so far out of reach. Get to know us by getting to know our 'why's!
MEET THE PRESIDENT
Nadia Garcia-Veurink|
Executive Director
My why is for my current and future patients. This past year, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to work as a Nurse Extern at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where I’ve seen firsthand the impact that the money we raise has on patients and their families. I fundraise because every child deserves the chance to grow up, the chance to simply be a kid, and the opportunity for a brighter tomorrow. I feel beyond blessed to serve as the Executive Director of such an amazing organization and am looking forward to an incredible year of making more miracles possible! 💚✨
MEET THE DIRECTORS
ava scott internal
My why is because my faith in Christ has taught me that every single child is worthy of love, compassion and quality care! As a nursing student, I hope to carry that same compassion into caring for my future patients and their families! Miracle at KSU is beyond special to me because I have gotten to see our organization contribute to making miracles happen every single day!
avery sitko marketing
My why is rooted in the belief that no child or family should have to face a difficult journey alone. I enjoy bringing all the kids & families hope and happiness even in hard times! I want to be part of something bigger than myself and serve without needing recognition. Fundraising is my way of giving back, showing my faith, and support Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta for all they do to help others.
ansul patel
FINANCE
My why is to make a difference no matter how big or small that may be
MARY GRACE GIRADEAU
OPPERATIONS
FARREN PHILLIPS
CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY
I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to experience a happy, healthy childhood, regardless of the challenges they may face. Knowing that my efforts can help support children and families during some of their most difficult moments is what motivates me to continue fundraising. Giving back has always been something I find incredibly rewarding, and being part of Miracle at KSU allows me to turn that passion into meaningful action. Even the smallest contribution can make a difference, and I want to be part of something bigger than myself that brings hope, comfort, and joy to children who need it most.
MEET THE INTERNAL DEPARTMENT
peyton ross
DANCE MARATHON
My why is for my future students! I wanted to be apart of something bigger than myself! Miracle is just amazing way to pour into others and make connections that last a life time!
braylon reynolds
FAMILY RELATIONS
My why is for all of our amazing Miracle Families. Each of our Miracle Kids are proof of the amazing things we can make happen through Miracle @ KSU.
caroline pora
morale
My why comes from growing up seeing the impact Project Lunch, the nonprofit my family started, could have on children in our own community. It showed me how much even one act of kindness can mean to a child and their family. Knowing that I want to become a pediatric nurse one day makes Miracle even more meaningful to me. I get to be part of something bigger than myself and help give kids the love, support, and opportunities they deserve.
riley koehn
MORALE
My why is having a place where I know I can make an impact on kids lives and do my part in helping the Children’s Hospital in creating the best experience possible is so important to me!
MEET THE MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Reilly Gareau
merch and design
My why for joining Miracle at KSU is my sister, and all kids who sometimes have to call Children’s their second home. I get to be a part of something bigger than myself.
aly stagich
SOCIAL MEDIA
My why for joining Miracle at KSU is to make a difference in the lives of kids and families facing something no child should have to go through. I want to use my time and relationships to bring hope, joy, and support to these families, while trusting that the Lord is using us to make an impact bigger than ourselves.
MEET THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
elizabeth marzak
FUNDRAISING
I joined Miracle at KSU because of my personal connection to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA), where I was hospitalized twice during high school. The compassion and kindness of the nurses, doctors, and staff inspired me to pursue nursing and showed me that a hospital can be a place of comfort, hope, and joy, even during difficult times. hope to give back and help create that same experience for other children and families. Mark 10:45
brady bowers
Corporate Sponsorship
I want to be apart of something bigger than myself and I love getting to hear the stories of how out work effects the lives of others.
MEET THE CAMPUS & COMMUNITY DEPARTMENT
lillian events
Madilyn yuhas
recruitment
My why Is for my brother who has been in and out of the hospital his whole life, all the people that worked in CHOA made a difference in his life that I hope I can be apart of in others.
