Who We Are

Member Hospitals

Leadership Team

Bri Combs

Collaborative Manager

Bri was hired in May 2022 as the Pediatric Experience Collaborative's first fulltime Collaborative Manager. She is housed at Cincinnati Children's Hospital's Center for Patient and Family Experience. In 2013, Bri graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies. Prior to her current position, Bri worked in the field of developmental disabilities for seven years and then in the anti-human trafficking field for two years. She resides in Cincinnati, Ohio with her dog. Bri is active in her church community and enjoys hiking, salsa dancing, and volunteering.

Dr. Sam Hanke

Hospital Co-Chair (Jan ‘23 - Dec ‘24)

Dr. Sam Hanke is a pediatric cardiologist and an associate professor in clinical pediatrics in the Heart Institute at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Louisville and completed his pediatric residency, chief residency and cardiology fellowship at Cincinnati Children’s. He currently provides medical care to fragile infants and children with congenital and acquired heart disease in both acute care and outpatient environments. He has completed additional training in quality improvement science and serves as the Chief Patient Experience Officer at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. In this role, he has the honor of being a representative voice for patients and families as they navigate the medical system. When not providing pediatric cardiac care, Dr. Hanke serves as President of Charlie’s Kids Foundation, an organization he and his wife founded after the untimely loss of their first son, Charlie, in 2010 to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and an unsafe sleep environment. His organization has been committed to educating families about SIDS and Safe Sleep to help prevent other parents from suffering the sudden and unthinkable loss of an infant.

Molly Warneke

Family Co-Chair (Jan ‘24 - Dec ‘26)

Molly joined the Pediatric Experience Collaborative in 2022 after attending the Fall Summit at Phoenix Children's. She has been a member of Children’s Nebraska's Cardiac Family Advisory Council since its beginning in 2019. Molly's journey into motherhood was challenging, as she struggled with infertility for several years before becoming pregnant. Then some news came about her baby boy's heart condition that changed the trajectory of her life. She immediately left her work as a Juvenile Probation Officer to care for her son’s healthcare needs fulltime. Her journey as a new mother revolved around navigating the complexities of pediatric healthcare, which quickly evolved into a personal mission and passion. Her, now four-year-old, son's battle with Congenital Heart Disease (CHD), Heterotaxy, Autism, Apraxia, and developmental delays has illuminated challenges for her that many families face. However, this journey has also shown her the incredible resilience, strength, and compassion that can be found within family, support system, and caring medical staff. Next to her son runs Molly's spirited two-year-old daughter, who is fortunately free from health concerns, her husband of ten years, and an army of furry family members (two dogs and two cats). Molly is also the sister of a brother with CHD and Autism, which just echoes the importance of creating a world where every child thrives from birth to adulthood. Molly is passionate about learning and educating about the effects of the system on every aspect of a family; from the child, to siblings, to caregivers, to grandparents, to staff, and every person in their support system.

Together, let's continue to foster a community that supports, understands, and uplifts every family and staff member navigating the intricate landscape of pediatric healthcare.