Our team is united in one mission: Reduce the veteran suicide rate by 40% by 2030. We’re using innovative methods, cutting edge technology, world-class data, and a whole lot of drive and determination to make that goal a reality.
Our hearts are in this work, and we will not give up.
Chris is a 20-year U.S. Air Force and combat veteran. He is a graduate of the FBI National Academy and holds a Master’s degree in National Security Studies for the Far East from the Naval Postgraduate School. Before joining SSS, Chris served as the Deputy Director for the Joint Staff Security & Chief Special Security Office and the West Regional Director, Warrior and Family Support for the Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and founded NAVSO, the National Association of Veteran-Serving Organizations.
Josh Holley is a Marine Corps veteran who earned an undergrad degree in Business Administration at the University of Tennessee and a Master’s degree in Accountancy at Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management. In addition to his career in finance, Josh has been active in founding and participating in programs to help veterans start and manage small businesses and providing diligence support for venture capitalists.
Glenn is a U.S. Army veteran with 11 years of enlisted experience in infantry, human intelligence, counterintelligence, digital forensics, and machine learning. He served in Iraq and Afghanistan in a Special Mission Unit. After military service, he founded the Sentinel Foundation, composed of former intelligence agents, special mission unit operators, and special skills experts who fight child crimes and rescue children around the world. Glenn is the creator of Stop Soldier Suicide’s Black Box Project.
Melanie holds a BA in Biology from Indiana University and a Master’s in Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan. She served as the Director of Operation Mend at UCLA Health for more than a decade, and has served as an independent consultant to healthcare organizations nationwide, advising on clinical and administrative leadership on military, veteran, and first responder programs.
Alan earned his BS in Computer Science and BA in Mathematics and Creative Writing at Eckerd College. He has more than 20 years of experience in the IT industry, with specialties in Technical Architecture and Infrastructure.
Austin graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point with a BS in Economics & Systems Engineering. He later earned his MBA from North Carolina State University. Austin is a U.S. Army veteran who served as an Information Technology and Information Awareness Manager with deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. After his military career, Austin was an Assistant Professor of Military Science followed by nearly a decade of managing channels and global partnerships for various enterprises.
Keith earned his MPA from the University of Wyoming and earned his JD from The University of Texas School of Law. He has nearly two decades of experience leading and managing public health programs focused on suicide prevention, substance abuse prevention, and early intervention.
Interested in joining our team? Learn more about careers at Stop Soldier Suicide.
Operations
Brian Buland
Vice President of Innovation
Kathryn Nerowski
Senior Director of Human Resources
Sarah DePalma
Director of Data Strategy and Solutions
Chuck Eastman
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Slade Burkeen
Director of Finance in Finance
Lindsey O'Donnell
Director of Talent Acquisition and Development
Neat Savage
Office Manager
Becky Schwendiman
Project Manager
Madyson Gentry
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Dustin Millado
Digital Forensics Lab Manager, Black Box Project
David Garcia
Senior Salesforce Administrator
Growth
Kathy Kauffmann
Vice President of Development
Cameron Bartlett
Vice President of Performance Marketing
Hannah Huntt
Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Crystal Clark
Senior Director of National Donor Engagement
Jenny Siler
Senior Director of National Corporate Partnerships
Ashley Ege
Director of National Fundraising Events
Jackie Gibson
Director of Brand Marketing
Kolby Harrell
Director of Product Marketing
Kim Burditt
Senior Manager of Donor Engagement, Black Box Project
Michael DeSelm
Senior Manager of National Corporate Partnerships
Carly Braun
Manager of National Corporate Partnerships
Claire Lankford
Manager of National Fundraising Events
Morgan Robertson
Manager of National Donor Engagement
Colleen St. Clair
Prospect Research Manager
Robin Story
Manager of Program Marketing
Rodney Alexander
Senior Specialist of Revenue Operations
So Youn Cooper
Product Marketing Specialist
Chris Stephens
Creative Specialist
Akshay Khullar
Lead, Digital Marketing & Fundraising
Programs
Keith Hotle
Chief Program Officer
Sonja Batten
Vice President of Programs
John Richardson
Vice President of Research and Evaluation
Patricia Glenn
Senior Clinical Director
Nicole Bauer
Wellness Center Operations Director
Tanya Kelly
Director of Client Services
Meagan Henry
Wellness Center Compliance Manager
Jared Zamora
Wellness Center Operations Manager
Dysheka Bibbs
Wellness Center Manager
Breanna Crenshaw
Wellness Center Manager
Rucia Lundy
Wellness Center Manager
Carly Pass
Wellness Center Manager
Jackie Stonebrook
Wellness Center Manager
Talia Wanee
Resource Referral and Benefits Manager
Ann Gasperini
Community Affairs Manager
Abby Beatty
Research Scientist
Tia Benbow
Wellness Center Compliance Specialist
Alex Lopez
Scheduling Specialist
Michael Worley
Scheduling Specialist
Meet our ROGER Wellness Coordinators as well as our Resource Referral and Benefits team here.