Out of unimaginable loss came a mission to bring hope, healing, and joy to families who need it most. In this episode of Nurse Rosa’s INsights, host Rosa Hart speaks with Taylor Beery, Chief Innovation & Administrative Officer and co-founder of Imagine Pediatrics, a mission-driven medical group transforming care for children with medical complexity and special healthcare needs. Taylor shares his deeply personal journey that led to the founding of Imagine Pediatrics, including the story of his son, Walker, who lived with medulloblastoma, a pediatric brain cancer, for two years before passing away. Together with Walker, Taylor helped launch Kids Join the Fight in 2021—a nonprofit dedicated to curing pediatric brain cancer and supporting children and families battling the disease. Today, Taylor channels that same passion into Imagine Pediatrics, ensuring that every child receives the timely, high-quality, and compassionate care they deserve. As Chief Innovation & Administrative Officer, he oversees the daily delivery of Imagine Pediatrics’ integrated model, which combines medical, behavioral, and social support to serve nearly 40,000 children across multiple states. The organization partners with health plans to provide these services at no cost to families, offering 24/7 virtual access to personalized care that helps kids spend more time at home and less time in the hospital. Before founding Imagine Pediatrics, Taylor held executive roles across multiple industries and served as Policy Director for the White House office established to help rebuild the Gulf Coast following Hurricane Katrina. A graduate of the University of Virginia with a degree in Economics, he now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and family. In this inspiring conversation, Taylor and Rosa explore the mission and heart behind Imagine Pediatrics, the importance of elevating caregiver voices in healthcare, and how innovation can create joy and dignity for families facing life’s greatest challenges. Imagine Pediatrics delivers integrated medical, behavioral, and social care to children with special healthcare needs. Services are provided at no cost through partnerships with health plans, serving nearly 40,000 children across multiple states. The organization operates a 24/7 virtual care model designed to keep kids home and out of hospitals. Taylor Beery’s personal experience as a parent of a child with medical complexity inspired his lifelong commitment to improving pediatric care. Kids Join the Fight, co-founded with his son Walker, continues to support families and advance pediatric brain cancer research. Caregiver representation remains a critical need in healthcare discussions. The legacy of Walker Beery lives on through Imagine Pediatrics’ mission to bring compassion, innovation, and hope to families nationwide. Connect with Taylor Beery on LinkedIN Follow Nurse Rosa’s INsights for more conversations that amplify hope and highlight innovation in healthcare. Connect with Rosa @NurseRosaSpeaksVisit NurseRosaSpeaks.com for resources and upcoming episodes. For more podcasts hosted by Rosa Hart, tune in to "Stronger After Stroke", "Aging Like A Pro" and "The Lou Review".
