On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Becky Porter, a retired Army Clinical Psychologist and President and Chief Executive Officer of the Military Child Education Coalition. We talk about how MCEC supports both military families and the schools that serve them.

Shannon Razsadin - Military Family Advisory Network

Kelcey Liverpool - Supporting Military Affiliated Children with Kids Rank

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Kelcey Liverpool, a Navy Spouse of 17 years and the Founder and Executive Director of Kids Rank, an organization founded in 2012 designed specifically to support the social and emotional well-being of military-connected children.

Dr. Rajeev Ramchand - RAND and the Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee

On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Dr. Rajeev Ramchand, Co-Director of the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute and a member of the Department of Defense Suicide Prevention and Response Independent Review Committee.

Justin Schmitt - Suicide Prevention with USAA and Face the Fight

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Justin Schmitt, Senior Deputy of Corporate Responsibility at USAA, a financial services brand dedicated to serving the U.S. Military Community. On this episode, we talk about one of USAA’s social support initiatives, Face the Fight, a coalition that is working to break the stigma surrounding suicide in the military community by raising awareness and fostering real, open conversations around support and hope.

Brandi Carney - Hidden Helpers Facilitator's Guide

On this episode, we feature a conversation with Brandi Carney, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker serving as the Director of Operations for Northwell’s Unified Behavioral Health Center for Military, Veterans and their Families, to discuss her work in supporting PsychArmor’s Hidden Helpers Facilitator’s Guide and Interactive Journal, which is designed to increase peer support among military-connected caregiving youth and reduce social isolation.

Rosie Gagnon - Suicide Prevention Awareness through Ultramarathons

Nanette Rosie Gagnon is a military spouse, mother of 8, sheep farmer, artist, beekeeper, and ultramarathon runner residing in Berryville Virginia, After losing her oldest son, PFC James Dexter Morris to suicide on Feb 25, 2018, she began running 100-mile ultramarathons in his memory and has set out to complete 100 100s for veteran suicide awareness.

Shawn Moore, LMSW - Suicide Prevention for Military and Veteran Families

Shawn Moore, LMSW serves as the Program Manager, Financial Wellness for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she supports financial and employment related initiatives, to include the Employer Task Force and emergency financial relief offerings. Shawn is an Alumna 2017 Dole Caregiver Fellow for Missouri, and has also assisted with the Foundation’s Respite Relief program.