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Shannon Waters, Program Manager- THFv West

Name: Shannon Waters Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in Massachusetts What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? My biggest transition was becoming a military spouse. Nothing could have prepared me for the responsibilities and challenges that accompany this unconventional lifestyle. However, I quickly found my strength,… Read more »

Shelby Higgs, Program Coordinator- San Diego

Name:  Shelby Higgs Where were you born and raised? I was born and raised in San Diego, California. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? The biggest transition I have faced in my life so far, has actually been my transition into THF. I recently left my job that I… Read more »

Sonserae Martinez, Program Coordinator- Camp Lejeune

Name:  Sonserae Martinez Where were you born and raised? I was born in York, Pennsylvania and grew up in the little farming town of Felton, Pennsylvania. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? One of the most significant transitions in my life came when I made the difficult decision to… Read more »

Stephanie Dillman, Impact Coordinator

Name:  Stephanie Dillman Where were you born and raised? Charlottesville, VA What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? When I was 23, not long after graduating from college, I interviewed and accepted a new job with one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. I remember the excitement of attending my… Read more »

Stephanie Larkin, Director of People- Eglin

Name:  Stephanie Larkin Where were you born and raised? Leesburg, Ga What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? Like many military spouses, I’ve moved a lot and faced many transitions but the one that stands out the most was when our twins were born. Overnight, we went from one child… Read more »

Stephanie Snyder, Program Coordinator- Tampa

Name: Stephanie Snyder Where were you born and raised? I was born in Morton, Washington and raised in the Puget Sound region of Washington. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? I would have to say that the biggest transition I’ve faced was when I married my husband 30 years… Read more »

Steve Thorn, Program Coordinator- Fort Bragg | Pinehurst

Name:  Steven Thorn Where were you born and raised? I was born in Muncie, Indiana but was raised in Dayton, Ohio What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? Transitioning out of the Army after serving for 20 years was hard. I found myself obsessing over the big picture and wanting… Read more »

Taler Poillon, Director of People- Virginia Beach

Name:  Taler Poillon Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in Bishop, CA What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? The biggest transition I have faced is becoming a military spouse. From deployments, moving across the country, growing a family and navigating unpredictable schedules, life often feels like… Read more »

Trent Breland, Director of Programs- JBLM

Name:  Trent Breland Where were you born and raised? Riverside, California. I remained in Riverside County for the most part, growing up in Corona, California. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? My retirement transition. My wife and I got into business about six years out from retirement. We had… Read more »

IN MEMORIAM: Chad Miller, Director of Programs- Fort Bragg | Fayetteville

Name:  Chad Miller Where were you born and raised? Born and raised in LaCrosse, WI. What’s a short story around the biggest transition you’ve faced in life? Transition from service was a major life and family decision. Navigating the opportunities that were in front of me were eye opening experiences. Both in terms of what… Read more »