Advisors

Guidance from people who understand the mission.

The XTD Pigeon Ecosystem is being shaped with insight from people who understand the clinical, technical, and lived‑experience realities behind respiratory decline. Each advisor brings a different perspective — medical, engineering, and caregiver‑centered — all aligned with safety, feasibility, and the needs of families.

Strategic & Messaging Advisor

Bethany Thacker

Beth brings instinct, clarity, and fierce loyalty to the mission. As Andrea’s sister, she has lived this journey from the inside — the caregiving, the advocacy, the fear, the humor, the resilience, and the daily reality of protecting someone medically fragile.

Jesus is my Rock, my Savior, and my Guide through all of this —

Beth is the feisty little rudder who keeps me on course.

Her instincts guide messaging, advocacy, and the ecosystem's emotional integrity. She helps ensure Pigeon’s story is told with honesty, strength, and purpose.

Clinical Advisors

Engineering Advisor

Founder’s Perspective

Lived Experience Advisory

As the inventor and caregiver, I provide the real‑world insight that drives every design decision — from comfort and usability to alerting behavior and caregiver workflow. Pigeon exists because caregiving demanded it, and that perspective remains central to every stage of development.