As Co-Founder and President of Warriors and Caregivers United, I bring more than 21 years of service in the United States Army to my role as a leader, advocate, and peer supporter for veterans and their families. My passion for veteran advocacy grew out of my own experiences transitioning from military to civilian life and recognizing the critical need for support systems that honor both warriors and the caregivers who stand beside them.

At WACU, I focus on building strong community partnerships, developing peer support initiatives, and empowering veterans through programs that promote healing, leadership, and connection. I am also a proud graduate of Veterans Treatment Court, a certified MDHHS Peer Support Specialist, and a Peer Recovery Coach. In 2019, I was honored through the Parade of Transformation by the Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals for my commitment to veteran advocacy and recovery support.

Through service, leadership, and advocacy, I remain dedicated to ensuring that no veteran—or caregiver—faces their journey alone.

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U.S. Army Veteran- Retired

Certified Veterans Treatment Court Mentor  Justice 4 Vets

Board Member  Friends Kent County Veterans Treatment Court.

Panel Participant Recon Resilience Conference May 30, 2019

Panel Participant Hidden Wounds of War Conference, Grand Rapids, MI

2019 Parade of Transformation  Awardee March 28, 2019  Michigan Association of Treatment Court Professionals Lansing, MI   See Video of Presentation click here

2018 Nominated Kent County Veteran of the Year, West Michigan Veterans Coalition