Stewarding Brady's Legacy
The Brady Foundation is led by a passionate Board of Directors committed to honoring Brady’s legacy through love in action. Each member brings a unique perspective, professional expertise, and a shared belief in showing up for families during their hardest moments. Together, we steward Brady’s mission with integrity, compassion, and joy — just like he lived his life.
The Brady Foundation is led by a passionate Board of Directors committed to honoring Brady’s legacy through love in action. Each member brings a unique perspective, professional expertise, and a shared belief in showing up for families during their hardest moments. Together, we steward Brady’s mission with integrity, compassion, and joy — just like he lived his life.
As Brady’s older brother, David Steuerwald co-founded The Brady Foundation with a deeply personal mission: to honor Brady’s legacy by helping families facing the same emotional and spiritual weight of a pediatric ICU stay. He experienced firsthand how overwhelming that journey can be — and saw an opportunity to meet families not just with financial relief, but with hope, compassion, and community.
As President, David leads the Foundation’s long-term vision and strategy, ensuring every initiative reflects the heart and values Brady embodied. He is actively involved in several of the board’s subcommittees, providing hands-on guidance in areas ranging from program development to fundraising.
Outside the Foundation, David works in medical device sales, supporting trauma and reconstructive surgeries throughout Indianapolis. He enjoys spending time with his family, his dog Smooch, and cheering on the Colts and Pacers every chance he gets.
David Steuerwald
Jodi Trotter serves as Vice President of the Board of Directors and chairs the Marketing, PR & Digital Communications Committee. She also contributes to several other subcommittees, lending her strategic insight and creative expertise to support the Foundation’s growth and impact.
Jodi is the founder of Style House Creative, a brand strategy firm that specializes in small business positioning, storytelling, and neuromarketing. With a background in psychology-informed design and messaging, she brings a unique lens to how the Foundation connects with its community and donors.
Her connection to Brady is deeply personal. As the aunt of Brady’s older half-siblings, she was affectionately known as “Aunt Jodi” — a title she wore with pride. Brady remains one of the most remarkable individuals she’s ever known, and she is honored to help carry his light forward through this work.
Jodi Trotter
Zach Howard serves as Treasurer of The Brady Foundation and chairs the Finance & Budget Committee, where he helps steward the financial health and sustainability of the organization. With a background in accounting and finance and a deep commitment to service, Zach plays a key role in ensuring that the Foundation’s resources are managed with integrity, transparency, and long-term impact in mind.
As a financial advisor, Zach brings a strategic lens to budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal planning — helping guide decisions that make a meaningful difference for the families and programs the Foundation supports.
Outside of his work and board service, you can usually find Zach on the golf course, watching a game, or planning his next travel adventure.
Zach Howard
John Graves serves as Secretary of the Board of Directors and is Chair of the Governance & Compliance Committee for The Brady Foundation. In this role, he provides legal guidance across all aspects of the organization’s mission, ensuring that the Foundation operates with integrity, transparency, and compliance at every level.
John is an associate attorney at Cassiday Schade LLP in Indianapolis, where he focuses his practice on civil litigation defense. Prior to joining Cassiday Schade, John served as a major felony prosecutor for the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office, where he tried numerous criminal cases on behalf of the State of Indiana. He earned his J.D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, where he served as Chief Justice of the Honor Council and was a member of the leadership team for the school’s Christian Association of Leadership and Law.
Outside of work, John enjoys staying active and spending time with his wife.
John Graves
Kevin Steuerwald serves as a Special Lifetime Emeritus Board Member and co-chairs the Foundation’s Programs & Mission Delivery Committee alongside his wife, Laura. In this role, he helps guide the heart of the Foundation’s work, ensuring that every program remains rooted in the legacy and spirit of his son, Brady.
A devoted father and longtime public servant, Kevin currently works for his hometown’s street department. He takes immense pride in being Brady’s dad — a role that continues to influence the way he sees the world. In even the hardest moments, Kevin strives to look through the same lens Brady did: one filled with joy, faith, kindness, and connection.
Some of Kevin’s most cherished memories are the father-son trips he and Brady took together —treasured memories. Today, through The Brady Foundation, Kevin honors his son’s legacy by helping families facing similar challenges, and by continuing to spread the joy Brady carried so effortlessly.
Kevin Steuerwald serves as a Special Lifetime Emeritus Board Member and co-chairs the Foundation’s Programs & Mission Delivery Committee alongside his wife, Laura. In this role, he helps guide the heart of the Foundation’s work, ensuring that every program remains rooted in the legacy and spirit of his son, Brady.
A devoted father and longtime public servant, Kevin currently works for his hometown’s street department. He takes immense pride in being Brady’s dad — a role that continues to influence the way he sees the world. In even the hardest moments, Kevin strives to look through the same lens Brady did: one filled with joy, faith, kindness, and connection.
Some of Kevin’s most cherished memories are the father-son trips he and Brady took together —treasured memories. Today, through The Brady Foundation, Kevin honors his son’s legacy by helping families facing similar challenges, and by continuing to spread the joy Brady carried so effortlessly..
Laura Steuerwald serves as a Special Lifetime Emeritus Board Member and co-chairs the Foundation’s Programs & Mission Delivery Committee alongside her husband, Kevin. In this role, she helps ensure that every initiative reflects the values, compassion, and enduring spirit of her son, Brady.
A devoted follower of Christ, Laura is a long-term care pharmacist whose heart for service extends far beyond her profession. She considers her greatest blessings to be her daughter Nina and her son Brady. Laura treasures the joyful memories they created together — from beach trips and Disney adventures to Kings Island getaways and quiet breakfasts before school. These simple, love-filled moments remain etched in her heart.
Brady’s vibrant personality, kind heart, and contagious laughter continue to inspire Laura daily. Through her work with the Foundation, she honors his legacy by spreading compassion, offering hope to families in crisis, and helping guide programs that reflect the same joy and love Brady brought into the world.
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Laura Steuerwald serves as a Special Lifetime Emeritus Board Member and co-chairs the Foundation’s Programs & Mission Delivery Committee alongside her husband, Kevin. In this role, she helps ensure that every initiative reflects the values, compassion, and enduring spirit of her son, Brady.
A devoted follower of Christ, Laura is a long-term care pharmacist whose heart for service extends far beyond her profession. She considers her greatest blessings to be her daughter Nina and her son Brady. Laura treasures the joyful memories they created together — from beach trips and Disney adventures to Kings Island getaways and quiet breakfasts before school. These simple, love-filled moments remain etched in her heart.
Brady’s vibrant personality, kind heart, and contagious laughter continue to inspire Laura daily. Through her work with the Foundation, she honors his legacy by spreading compassion, offering hope to families in crisis, and helping guide programs that reflect the same joy and love Brady brought into the world.
Emeritus Board Members
Dr. Heather Malicki is an active general board member and serves as Chair of the Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship Committee. With over two decades in advanced therapies, she currently leads scientific teams at Minaris Advanced Therapies, specializing in cell and gene therapy.
A Ph.D. in Microbiology and longtime friend of Brady’s mother, Laura, Heather is deeply committed to honoring Brady’s legacy and supporting families facing similar journeys through the mission and work of The Brady Foundation.
Brady’s proud big sister, Nina is a 2025 graduate of Marian University with a degree in Secondary English Education. She is an active member on the Foundation's general board and is also a valued member of the Brady’s Brigade Subcommittee.
As she embarks on her teaching career, she brings Brady’s joyful spirit with her, aiming to inspire others just as he inspired her.
Brady’s oldest sister, Taylor Fischer serves as a General Board Member and Chair of the Brady’s Brigade Subcommittee. Inspired by the care Brady received, she earned her BSN to provide the same level of compassion and support to other families. Taylor now works in the Emergency Department at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, where she honors her brother’s legacy through every patient she serves.
Brady’s oldest sister, Taylor Fischer serves as a General Board Member and Chair of the Brady’s Brigade Subcommittee. Inspired by the care Brady received, she earned her BSN to provide the same level of compassion and support to other families.
Taylor now works in the Emergency Department at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, where she honors her brother’s legacy through every patient she serves.
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Brady’s proud big sister, Nina is a 2025 graduate of Marian University with a degree in Secondary English Education. She is an active member on the Foundation's general board and is also a valued member of the Brady’s Brigade Subcommittee.
As she embarks on her teaching career, she brings Brady’s joyful spirit with her, aiming to inspire others just as he inspired her.
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Dr. Heather Malicki is an active general board member and serves as Chair of the Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship Committee. With over two decades in advanced therapies, she currently leads scientific teams at Minaris Advanced Therapies, specializing in cell and gene therapy.
A Ph.D. in Microbiology and longtime friend of Brady’s mother, Laura, Heather is deeply committed to honoring Brady’s legacy and supporting families facing similar journeys through the mission and work of The Brady Foundation.
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Olivia Lane serves as a General Board Member and plays a key role on the Marketing, PR & Digital Communications Committee, leading all social media efforts for The Brady Foundation. As the founder of Thrive with Lane Media, a boutique marketing and creative agency, Olivia brings storytelling expertise and heart to everything she does — helping share the Foundation’s mission, impact, and Brady’s legacy with the world.
Lance Colson is Brady’s proud uncle and a dedicated General Board Member of The Brady Foundation. He serves on the Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship Committee, where he helps grow the Foundation’s reach and impact. A pharmacist by trade and loyal Butler Bulldogs fan, Lance is honored to help carry Brady’s legacy forward by supporting families facing similar challenges with care, compassion, and purpose.
Lance Colson is Brady’s proud uncle and a dedicated General Board Member of The Brady Foundation. He serves on the Fundraising & Corporate Sponsorship Committee, where he helps grow the Foundation’s reach and impact. A pharmacist by trade and loyal Butler Bulldogs fan, Lance is honored to help carry Brady’s legacy forward by supporting families facing similar challenges with care, compassion, and purpose.
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Olivia Lane serves as a General Board Member and plays a key role on the Marketing, PR & Digital Communications Committee, leading all social media efforts for The Brady Foundation. As the founder of Thrive with Lane Media, a boutique marketing and creative agency, Olivia brings storytelling expertise and heart to everything she does — helping share the Foundation’s mission, impact, and Brady’s legacy with the world.
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