Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Welcomes New Board Members in 2026

Jan. 1, 2026

PALO ALTO, Calif.—Stanford Medicine Children’s Health is delighted to announce the appointment of Marisa Brutoco, JD, and Nevin Spieker to its Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Board of Directors, effective January 2026.

Marisa Brutoco, Board of Directors, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Marisa Brutoco, JD

Marisa Brutoco, JD, is a partner at Sheppard Mullin focusing on technology transactions. Throughout her distinguished career, she has served as in-house counsel at Amazon, Google/YouTube, GoPro, and Apple, and started her career at Wilson Sonsini. With expertise in healthcare technology, software, AI and digital media, Brutoco also has dedicated her time to extensive pro bono work for Bay Area nonprofits serving youth. A Stanford Law alumna, she contributes her leadership to several of the institution’s boards, including as a current Stanford University Trustee. Her legal expertise and depth of experience in technology will bring invaluable insights to the Packard Children’s board.

Nevin Spieker, Board of Directors, Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford
Nevin Spieker

Nevin Spieker founded Spieker Investments and provides leadership in construction management, acquisitions, and asset management. With an extensive career, beginning at Cushman Realty Corporation and later at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Department, he brings considerable expertise in real estate and finance. A Menlo Park resident and UC Berkeley alumnus, he is devoted to community and family. His business acumen and strategic foresight will greatly benefit the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health organization.

“With these new additions, the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Board continues to strengthen our team,” said Brad Geier, chair of the Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford Board. “We are committed to advancing healthcare solutions and reinforcing our mission to improve the lives of children and their families.”

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Stanford Medicine Children’s Health Media/PR Manager
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About Stanford Medicine Children's Health

Stanford Medicine Children’s Health, with Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford at its center, is the Bay Area’s largest health care system exclusively dedicated to children and expectant mothers. Our network of care includes more than 65 locations across Northern California and more than 85 locations in the U.S. Western region. Along with Stanford Health Care and the Stanford School of Medicine, we are part of Stanford Medicine, an ecosystem harnessing the potential of biomedicine through collaborative research, education, and clinical care to improve health outcomes around the world. We are a nonprofit organization committed to supporting the community through meaningful outreach programs and services and providing necessary medical care to families, regardless of their ability to pay. Discover more at stanfordchildrens.org.