Tina Downing is the Founder and Executive Director of Small But Mighty Heroes, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children battling cancer and the families who stand beside them. With over a decade of experience in pediatric healthcare, cardiovascular care, and neuroscience-based therapies, she blends clinical expertise with a deep passion for advocacy and healing.

Her work is inspired by young warriors like Blake, who battled Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Ian, diagnosed with DIPG. Since founding the organization in 2017, Tina has served more than 400 children across Florida and Missouri, offering grief support, mental health resources, and unique programs like Dancing for Heroes. This movement-based program helps children process trauma and rediscover joy, while giving parents tools to cope with grief and heal alongside their child.

Recognized by Spectrum News, ABC Action News, Voyage Tampa, and CanvasRebel, Tina is known for her compassion, resilience, and unwavering belief that no child fights alone.

Brian Hart is a seasoned litigation attorney specializing in family and criminal law. Before opening his own firm in 2023, he served as a prosecutor in Florida, handling numerous jury and non-jury trials and working alongside some of the state’s top attorneys.

A U.S. Army veteran, Brian served eight years, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Iraq.

Originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, he earned a B.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati and a Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law. During law school, he served as Executive Director of the Pro Bono Program and President of the Military Law Society. He is licensed by The Florida Bar and admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Brian joined Small But Mighty Heroes to continue serving others and supporting children battling cancer.

Tiffany joined the Board of Small But Mighty Heroes with a passion for supporting children and families facing pediatric cancer. Since 2017, the organization has grown from serving just two pediatric warriors to reaching hundreds of families through programs such as Hero Boxes, sibling support, survival resources, and compassionate care for families of fallen heroes.

In addition to this role, Tiffany leads Forged Paths, an initiative that partners with youth detention and foster care programs to provide training and connect young people with real career opportunities once they are released. Having seen firsthand the resilience of children who have endured life’s toughest challenges, she is deeply committed to ensuring that every child has not only hope, but also a path forward.

By serving on the board, Tiffany brings both personal passion and professional experience to further the mission of Small But Mighty Heroes: making sure no child fights alone.