Terry served in the U.S. Marine Corps for 32 years, attaining the rank of Brigadier General. During his time in the Corps, he commanded all levels and served in numerous staff assignments around the world. After retiring from the Marine Corps in 2019, Terry started Van Williams LLC, a consulting firm specializing in Facilities Management, […]
Growing up in a military town and having had several family members in the military including her grandfather, who served in the Navy during the Korean War, and a great-grandfather, who served as part of the Navy Seabees during WWII, Rachel is passionate about honoring her family’s legacy through her work in helping veterans. Rachel
Daniela Sanchez is the Content Producer for the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Communication and Philosophy from Virginia Tech. With a strong expertise in social media strategy and storytelling, Daniela thrives on crafting creative campaigns from concept to execution. She’s passionate about working directly
Growing up in a career military family, with every branch of the U.S. armed forces represented, Melissa developed a deep appreciation for service and sacrifice early in life. She has more than a decade of nonprofit leadership and organizational development experience, having built and scaled several national mission-driven programs. After two decades of frequent moving,
Abby Richardson is the Outreach and Engagement Program Manager for the Veteran Entrepreneur Program at The PenFed Foundation for Military Heroes. Abby grew up as a military child, a lifestyle that resulted in a strong admiration for those who have served. With a master’s degree in Education and a bachelor’s in Sociology she thrives in
Rodrigo Salas is an entrepreneur, educator, and program designer dedicated to helping veterans and military families build successful civilian careers through entrepreneurship. Throughout his own entrepreneurial journey and years mentoring founders, Rodrigo repeatedly crossed paths with veterans and military spouses who turned to business ownership after struggling to translate their military skills into traditional employment.
