“I was 19 years old when 9/11 happened. I quit my job in the Bay Area that day and signed up for the Army. I went into the service very unsure of what it would be like, but I knew I wanted to help in any way possible. I signed on to be a forward observer…Read More
“I was a poor kid living in Texas being raised by a single mom. It really pushed me to get out and see the world. I really wanted to go into the military because I had already attained my pilot’s license and had a goal of flying for the military. I was selected to go…Read More
“What mental health needs is more sunlight, more candor, and more unashamed conversation.” – Glenn Close. I started as Senior Development Manager for Headstrong at the very end of February 2020 As part of the hiring and onboarding process, I’d already been in conversation with the team for several weeks about the role of fundraising…Read More
Get familiar with one of Headstrong’s newest team members. Stephanie is our Grant Writer and Project Research Manager, and one of the newest members on our growing team. Learn more about her journey below! Why I joined Headstrong: Having recently received my LMSW, I was determined to work for a non-profit that aligned with my values….Read More
“Trauma is a time traveler, an ouroboros that reaches back and devours everything that came before. Only fragments remain.” – Junot Diaz Traumatic experiences typically don’t result in long-term impairment for most individuals. Across and within our lifespan it is normal to experience such events as individuals, through our families and communities and usually respond…Read More
“We had a Navy Lt. Commander come talk to us in high school about ROTC as an option to pay for school, so my twin sister and I both signed up and were accepted. I’m glad we went that route because we had time to go to school, do extra curricular activities, and fulfill our…Read More
“I grew up on eastern Long Island and watched a lot of CHIPS so I knew I wanted to be a pilot or cop. Once I realized how much math was involved to be a pilot, it sealed the deal on becoming a cop. I knew I wanted to do police work but my dad…Read More
Get familiar with one of Headstrong’s newest team members. Matt is the Director of West Coast, non-clinical field operations and one of the newest members on our growing team. Learn more about his journey below! Why I joined Headstrong: I joined headstrong because it operates within two of my great passions, veteran services and mental…Read More
“Growing up in Connecticut I never thought I’d follow in my dad’s footsteps of becoming a Marine; however, I fell in love so I decided to skip out on playing baseball and enlist in the Corps. I enlisted in 1995 which was a peaceful time, and it wasn’t too long afterward when things changed. I…Read More
“Almost everyone in my family has served. We cover every branch of the Armed Forces, but I was the first to become an officer. My original plan was to go to NC State and walk onto their football team. My rec league football coach and mentor asked me if I would consider West Point. It…Read More