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Matt Lockwood serves as Director of Grants at The COMMIT Foundation, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the veteran nonprofit sector. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to advancing opportunities for service members, veterans, and military families, helping mission-driven organizations secure the resources needed to create lasting impact. At COMMIT, Matt leads strategic grant […]
Maria serves as the Marketing and Communications Manager at The COMMIT Foundation, where she channels her love of creativity and psychology into impactful brand storytelling that supports veterans during their transition journey. Before joining COMMIT, Maria served as a U.S. Air Force Officer for six years, deploying twice to the Middle East in support of […]
Meagan Thrift brings over 20 years of experience in the career counseling field to COMMIT, including work in higher education, private sector, government services and independent contracting. As a Nationally Certified Counselor, she has worked with students, civilians, transitioning military and military spouses in all aspects of career transition. She holds two graduate degrees in […]
Prior to joining the COMMIT Foundation, Brian Rauch served from 2009 through 2015 as a Chaplain in the United States Air Force Reserves. His civilian career experience involved working software development for Palm Inc, HP Global, IT Consulting, Check-6 Inc, and PFL. During the 2012 national elections, Brian ran IT and Data Analytics for a […]
Michele Olive is the Vice President of Alumni Engagement with the COMMIT Foundation. She brings her expertise in clinical counseling and a wealth of leadership development experience in both the military and civilian sectors. She has assisted military members and their families as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for over 15 years. Michele uses her […]
Born and raised in central New York, Reggie joined the U.S. Navy shortly after High School and had a celebrated career spanning over 23 years. His worldwide military tours culminated with his final assignment as the Master Chief for Fleet Electronic Warfare for Headquarters, Pacific Fleet in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After retiring in September 2016, […]
Kristen Lauerman is a development professional with extensive frontline experience. She has raised critical support for large nonprofits in the arts and higher education sectors. Kristen has expertise in major gifts, annual giving, volunteer management, and event planning. Kristen believes that successful fundraising goes beyond the transactional. She collaborates with donors to explore their passions […]
Adrianne Huls joins The COMMIT Foundation with over 20 years of professional experience working in military command structure, higher education and non-profit sectors. Placing emphasis on service to the whole person, she feels that communication with authenticity is key to helping others. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Carolina University focusing […]
Alex is the Program Director and Workshop Coordinator at The COMMIT Foundation, where she supports service members, spouses, and their families throughout their transition journeys from military to civilian life. Before joining The COMMIT Foundation, Alex worked for another non-profit veteran organization and, prior to that, served four years as a Nuclear Missiles Officer, developing […]
Lindsay Cashin is a visionary leader in Strategic People and Organizational Growth and Development, bringing over 15 years of proven expertise in designing and driving high-impact programs, services, training, and partnerships. With a focus on enabling individuals and organizations to achieve transformational milestones and deliver meaningful, lasting change, she has a track record of executing […]
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