PsychArmor Announces Appointment of Melissa DeTamble to Board of Directors

HR Professional and Veteran spouse brings passion and experience to new role

San Diego, CA – January 2025 – PsychArmor, a leading nonprofit dedicated to transforming the way the nation engages with military and Veteran communities through education and training, is pleased to announce the appointment of Melissa DeTamble to its Board of Directors.

Melissa brings 30 years of progressive experience in human resources, with a particular focus on talent development, executive compensation, and organizational growth. In her Human Resources leadership roles, Melissa has been instrumental in driving business transformation, including overseeing the expansion of a private equity-backed company from $500 million to over $1.3 billion in revenue. She is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer of Ascential Technologies.  Her depth of expertise in HR strategy, succession planning, and board collaboration makes her an exceptional addition to the PsychArmor board.

In addition to her impressive professional background, Melissa has a personal and heartfelt connection to the military and veteran communities. As the late spouse of a veteran, she has firsthand experience with the unique challenges faced by military families. She has served on the Board of Naperville Responds, where she helped raise significant funds for housing support for veterans. As she completes her term with that organization, she is eager to further her impact in the veteran community through her work with PsychArmor.

“We are thrilled to welcome Melissa to our board,” said Dr. Tina Atherall, Chief Executive Officer of PsychArmor. “Her leadership in human resources, combined with her strong commitment to veteran advocacy and emotional health, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our impact and fulfill our mission of empowering individuals to support military and veteran communities.”

“I am honored to serve PsychArmor, and the veteran community as a member of the board,” said DeTamble. “This unique organization combines my love of the veterans community and my passion around mental health awareness so perfectly.”

PsychArmor is a San Diego-based national nonprofit and preferred training provider specializing in military cultural awareness and competency. Their team of clinical psychologists, veterans, military, and leaders in the private and public sector offer learning from continuing education to customized training, through a rich ecosystem--including online courses, curricula, podcasts, webinars, live speaking engagements, social media and more. Their focus on health equity for military-connected communities includes a robust portfolio of Veteran Ready training for healthcare professionals.

For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact Carole Turner at cturner@psycharmor.org.

About PsychArmor 

PsychArmor is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation providing education and support to individuals and organizations that work with, live with, and care for American service members, Veterans, and their families. For more information about PsychArmor, contact Carole Turner, Senior Advisor, PsychArmor, at cturner@psycharmor.org. 

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