Jerry Ashton
Jerry, a former Navy journalist and veteran advocate, is best known as the co-founder of RIP Medical Debt (since renamed Undue Medical Debt), which to date has abolished more than $15B in medical debt for 9.5M Americans…and is still going. Jerry retired from UMD to establish End Veteran Debt as a 501(c)(3) private charitable foundation to use his knowledge and talent to bring similar remedies to the veteran community. This time, addressing all forms of debt that veterans incur, whether of necessity or predatory, and not just medical.
William Bronston, MD
Dr. William Bronston founded the Student Health Organization in 1964, a nationwide graduate health science student movement dedicated to promoting universal health care as a human right, overcoming racism, sexism, war, poverty, and physician elitism in the health system as the greatest challenges facing society. He is the author of the book, “Public Hostage Public Ransom: Ending Institutional America".
Dina Magnes
Dina Magnes is a life coach, a visionary, and a consultant for entrepreneurs and non profit organizations who strive to better their communities. Magnes holds a diploma in Advanced Coaching from the University of New York (NYU). Dina had a successful run as a designer, business owner and executive in NYC's fashion industry. She then moved on to work with RIP Medical Debt, a non profit committed to forgive billions in oppressive medical debt in the US, and dedicated to removing the burden of medical debt for individuals, families and veterans across America.
Mike Schmidt
Mike Schmidt is a Strategic Business Development and Tactical Marketing and Sales Professional / Entrepreneur skilled in new company formation, technology adaptation, and go-to-market sales and distribution channel development. A proven thought leader with 40 years of experience in the area of entrepreneurial innovation and seed stage start-up company formation, Mike has pioneered numerous technologies and managed start-up companies in the US, Central and South America, UK, and Asia. He is a Colorado Springs native and the founder and CEO of Ensemble Ventures, LLC a business development "Venture Ventilator"., and the Co-Founder and General Manager of Veteran Support Solutions, L3c. a Veteran Services Company also based in Colorado. LinkedIn profile.
Jay Carey
I joined the military on December 26, 1989. My assignments include the 1st Cavalry Division, Ft Cavazos TX(formerly Ft Hood), Ft Moore GA(formerly Ft Benning). Camp Casey Korea, Ft Irwin CA and Baumholder Germany. I have served as a Tank Crewman, Tank Gunner, Tank Commander, Tank Platoon Sergeant, M1A1 Tank Master Gunner, Senior Trainer at Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Course, Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge of a Military Transition Team while in Iraq and Battalion Tactical Operations Center Officer in Charge while in Afghanistan.
Al Lewis
Universally considered the leading authority on valid outcomes measurement. His two books on outcomes measurement both topped the trade bestseller list, while one earned kudos as the best healthcare book of 2012. He has been cited by the leadership of the Health Enhancement Research Organization as the #1 outcomes reviewer in the country.
Walter Brock
Currently developing mobile technology to act as the framework to creating a nationwide Veteran support ecosystem. Veterans are worth it!
Dr. Virgie Bright Ellington
Meta J. Mereday
Steve Dilley, MFA
Connie Davis
Rick Johnson
As a U.S. Marine Corps leader for 30 years (Colonel, Rtd.) and entrepreneur in the healthcare technology industry, Rick has seen first-hand the devastating impact that untreated mental health issues have on individuals and their families. With confidence based on deep experience, he knows that sufficient focus, detection and treatment can dramatically improve mental health issues. Rick is responsible for the foundation’s mission and purpose and Contact One for government relations and partner acquisition.
Joel Stevens
Joel is End Veteran Debt’s Technology Director and project manager for EVD’s web presence while providing consulting on the use of technology. With experience as a life coach, Joel provides additional consulting regarding mental health issues and solutions. He also oversees the content for EVD’s monthly newsletter.
Phaedra Poliquin
Phaedra Poliquin sports a multifaceted background in marketing and management ranging from the entertainment industry to corporate executive roles coordinating government campaigns. She has produced TEDx events, overseen blockchain literacy campaigns and was a co-organizer and Marketing mentor of the COVID 19 Global Hackathon.
As End Veteran Debt’s Marketing Director, Phaedra is responsible for managing our initiatives, she oversees the design and production of EVD promotional materials and directs the marketing campaigns of our partners and their campaigns.
Jamie Dang
Jamie Dang manages HR&A’s finances, accounting, business operations, compliance, and IT. As Chief Operating Officer for HR&A Advisors, Jamie oversees the firm’s finance and accounting, IT, and operations teams and is based in the corporate office in New York. She collaborates closely with Senior Leadership in all aspects of HR&A’s strategic initiatives, operations, and business planning.