Because every child deserves the chance to stand with confidence.

Board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic spine surgeon focused exclusively on complex adult and pediatric scoliosis and spinal deformity. Co-Chief at Texas Spine and Scoliosis Center in Austin and a referral destination for the most difficult cases in the region. Dr. Geck co-founded SpineHope in 2008 after early mission work in Colombia showed him the same conditions he treated in Austin, only without the teams, technology, or second chances. He continues as an active operating surgeon on both Global Outreach missions and US Hub cases while guiding clinical standards and new site development. His combination of surgical excellence and long-term commitment gives the organization its clinical foundation and credibility with peers and partners.

Partner at Husch Blackwell focused on corporate, transactional, and healthcare law. Board-certified in healthcare law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Represents businesses, governmental entities, and nonprofit corporations on governance, growth, and complex transactions. Hal has served as SpineHope's legal counsel and Board Chair, providing the governance structure and legal discipline required for a growing international medical nonprofit. His experience helps the organization operate with the rigor that sophisticated funders and partners expect.

Board-certified, fellowship-trained pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon. Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Central Florida and Vice-Chairman of Orthopedics at Nemours Children's Hospital in Orlando. Holds advanced training in public health and tropical medicine. Dr. Stall has been a committed SpineHope volunteer surgeon since 2015 and now co-leads medical direction while overseeing the Ecuador site. His dual focus on surgical excellence and international health systems helps ensure that short-term missions contribute to longer-term local capacity.

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics, Pediatrics, and Neurosurgery at Cedars-Sinai. Director of Pediatric Orthopaedic Trauma and Medical Director of Pediatric Orthopaedics at Cedars-Sinai Providence Tarzana. Board-certified orthopedic surgeon with deep expertise in complex pediatric spinal deformity and surgical education. Dr. Illingworth directs SpineHope's Nicaragua program and brings both clinical leadership and a strong commitment to training the next generation of surgeons. His academic and trauma background strengthens the organization's ability to deliver consistent, high-quality care in resource-limited settings.

CEO of ImplantBase, a platform that gives medical device companies real-time visibility into field inventory and surgery management. Previously built and led a multi-state intraoperative neuromonitoring company. Ethan co-founded SpineHope and brings practical operating experience from the medical-device and neuromonitoring worlds that are essential to complex spine surgery. His background in scaling service businesses supports the systems and reliability the organization needs as it grows.

Pediatric orthopedic spine surgeon, mechanical engineer, and founder of Thinks Works, a bracing technology company focused on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Trained at the University of Pittsburgh, University of Maryland, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Dr. Murdock has volunteered with SpineHope on Global Outreach trips and US Hub cases since 2015. He brings both clinical skill and an innovator's mindset to the board, helping the organization stay focused on practical solutions that improve outcomes for children.

Owner and Principal of CTX Healthcare. Previous leadership roles include CEO of Orthopedic Associates of Central Texas and senior positions in hospital sports medicine and healthcare marketing. Holds advanced degrees in sports medicine and business administration. Jason joined the board in 2014 to strengthen financial oversight and organizational growth. As Treasurer he brings operational and financial discipline that sophisticated donors and foundations look for in a scaling nonprofit.

Leads strategy, operations, and fundraising for SpineHope. More than twenty years improving outcomes for children and families through leadership roles at Teach For America, the Texas Public Charter Schools Association, and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Strategy consultant focused on AI and cybersecurity for mission-driven organizations; he has helped nonprofits secure millions in philanthropic and public investment. Art brings the operational and fundraising systems required to professionalize a founder-led medical nonprofit while protecting its mission focus. His background in both large-scale education and technology-enabled growth positions SpineHope to scale responsibly.

Supports SpineHope's mission to deliver life-changing pediatric spine surgery to children in under-resourced communities worldwide. With seven years of experience producing and managing events, including six years in the nonprofit sector, Alexis brings deep expertise in event planning and fundraising. Her background includes leadership roles at Casa de la Familia and Gift of Life, where she led fundraising initiatives and events that helped both organizations grow while making a lasting impact on the communities they served. Alexis holds a double major in Communication and Sociology from UC Santa Barbara. Driven by a passion for making the world a better place, she is committed to helping people live happier, healthier lives. At SpineHope she coordinates the day-to-day logistics that keep missions, the US Hub, and internal operations running cleanly.