Our Team

Board of Directors

Hon. Deborah Lee James

Chair

Col. (Retired) James F. Quinn

Vice-Chair

Sandra L. Patricola

Secretary/Treasurer

Edward B. Cody

David P. Barondess

Alfred Rudolph

Doug Doan

Pete Hilger

John Flynn

Foundation Staff

James Schenck

CEO

Andrea McCarren

President

Katie Watson

Vice President of Operations

Rachele Belt

Director of Outreach & Strategic Partnerships

Terry Williams

Veteran Entrepreneur Program Director

Susan Gerstenzang

Philanthropy Associate

Joaquin Goquiolay

Manager of Veteran Investor Relations

Sally Salisbury

Administrative Assistant

Rachel Miller

Veteran Entrepreneur Program Manager

Rhoderick Mensah

Major Gifts Officer

Chris Sowder

Director of Finance

Melany Claros

Digital Media Coordinator
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