Our Team

We have a passionate team and a strong commitment to fight to educate parents and students about the prevalence of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) and the importance of Electrocardiogram (EKG) testing of youth. Our work truly takes a village, help us spread the word about SCA!

Julie Walker

Julie Walker

President & Peyton's Mom

Julie’s mission is to save other families from devastating heartache. Under Julie’s leadership, The Peyton Walker Foundation is a national award-winning, thriving nonprofit that provides free heart screenings for teens. Recognizing that there is an enormous opportunity to build an even greater legacy, make a more meaningful impact, and save more lives, Julie recently closed down her own business so that she can fully focus on the lifesaving work of the Foundation.

Nicole McCartan, M.B.A. PhD (c)

Nicole McCartan, M.B.A. PhD (c)

Executive Director

Nicole is a dedicated professional with expertise in Project Management, Marketing, Management, and Education. Holding advanced degrees in Psychology and Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, she also has a Bachelor’s in Public Relations and Marketing. Nicole is committed to her community, striving to serve as a role model for her daughters and inspire younger people to achieve their highest potential.
Ann Myers

Ann Myers

Director of Gifts and Grants

Ann has been active in the Harrisburg community as a fundraiser, both professionally and as a volunteer for over 40 years. At the Peyton Walker Foundation she leads the fundraising efforts of grant writing, annual giving, Educational Improvement Organizations and special projects. She is a retired gift officer from the Partnership for Better Health in Carlisle. In 2016 she was named Fundraising Professional of the Year by the Central PA Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Ann is a graduate of Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio.
Bill Odoms

Bill Odoms

CPR Instructor

Bill is a passionate advocate and CPR instructor whose mission is to make AEDs as common as fire extinguishers.  He works tirelessly teaching everyone he meets how to perform CPR and to use an AED.

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