SPRINGFIELD, Va. (May 6, 2025) – The national nonprofit Hope For The Warriors (HOPE) recently named its new 12-member board of advisors.
Founded in 2006, HOPE assists post 9/11 veterans, service members and military families with services that range from critical needs assistance to career and financial coaching to forging community connections through physical activity and caring for mental health and offering peer support.
The 12-member board of advisors group includes military veterans, nonprofit leaders, healthcare experts, and advocates dedicated to guiding the organization’s mission to deliver unparalleled services that uplift individuals and their families as they navigate the complexities of military life.
This group of new HOPE board of advisors includes;
- Sandy Breeland, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Gray Television
- Kate Chard Ph.D., Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Director of Trauma Recovery Center at the Cincinnati VA Medical Center
- Dave Dzengowski, Labor and Employment Partner, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
- Todd Finger, Head of McDermott’s Transactions Practice Group in New York\
- Chris Ford, U.S. Air Force veteran and Strategic Innovation Director, USAA
- Octavia Harris, U.S. Navy veteran and Military advocate
- Sue Jurney, Military Family advocate
- Pat Locke, U.S. Army veteran and national liaison for the West Point leadership ethics and diversity in STEM (LEADS) program
- Scott Moran, CEO, Moran Oil Company
- Sean Passmore, Head of Military Talent Strategic Sourcing and Enterprise Military and Veteran Initiatives, Wells Fargo & Company
- Gary Sinise, Actor and Military advocate
- David Sutherland, U.S. Army veteran and President, Sutherland Partnership, Inc.
“At Hope For The Warriors, we know that bold leadership and authentic collaboration are key to lasting impact,” said Robin Kelleher, CEO of Hope For The Warriors. “This extraordinary group of advisors brings not only deep expertise, but also a shared commitment to honor, service, and community. Their voices and experiences will be instrumental in driving innovation, accountability, and growth as we continue our mission to uplift service members, veterans, and military families nationwide.”
Working in concert with HOPE’s board of directors and board council, the goal of the board of advisors is to ensure the organization remains steadfast in its values while remaining adaptive to the evolving needs of the warrior community.
For more information on Hope For The Warrior and to view full bios of the Board of Advisors, visit hopeforthewarriors.org.
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Hope For The Warriors
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About Hope For The Warriors
Founded in 2006, Hope For The Warriors is a national nonprofit dedicated to restoring a foundation of stability, strength and community for post-9/11 veterans, service members and military families. Since its inception, Hope For The Warriors has served over 171,000 service members, veterans, military spouses, and caregivers through 10 programs/services focused on providing financial, career and educational stability; physical and emotional strength; and social support that builds community. This includes The Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Hope For The Warriors providing confidential, high-quality mental health care services. For more information, visit hopeforthewarriors.org, Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn.
