Our Team
Creative & Compassionate Advocates
Serving Our Community
At MissionWise, we take immense pride in our commitment to hiring veterans and military spouses. It's not simply a matter of doing what's right, but also a recognition of the valuable connections these talented individuals possess within the community we serve. We truly appreciate their contributions and the unique perspectives they bring to our organization.
Our Values
Be authentic – lead with authenticity
Be passionate – Support the military community
Build bridges – connect across communities and partners
Be committed – grind through the hard times
Be accountable – take accountability for outcomes
We Are:
Our passionate team is committed to transforming the educational journeys of military affiliated students through an outcome-focused framework accountable for their growth and success at your university.
Our Structure
Our unique Student Solutions Framework considers the entire lifecycle of military-connected students, placing key support at each phase of the academic journey.
Our University Partners
Our Team
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Jason Dempsey
President
MissionWise -

Chris Tilghman
CEO
MissionWise -

Kellie Artis
Director of Communication
MissionWise | Golden Gate University -

Clint Mixon
Director of Cyber Security Programs
MissionWise -

Chris Burright
Marketing Lead
MissionWise -

Claire Wood
Client Services Project Manager
MissionWise -

Marlena Blackman
Deputy Director
Golden Gate University -

Jenna Piva Laramie
Career Programs Manager
Golden Gate University -

Todd Farlee
Student Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University -

Drew Austin
Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University -

Devon Jackson
Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University -

Jason Wallis
Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University -

Aubri Ravenel
Event Coordinator
Golden Gate University -

Perri "Yimmi" Ridder
Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University -

Betsy Montanez
Director of Veterans Initiatives
The New School -

James Taylor
Student Onboarding Coach
The New School -

CURTIS DORVAL
Communication Strategist
The New School -

Chris Almodovar
Military Student Recruitment Specialist
The New School -

Kyle Younger
Career Counselor and Employer Relations Manager
The New School -

Chase Haynes
Web Developer/Graphic Designer
The New School -

Ricardo Mejia
Marketing Manager
The New School | Fordham University -

Carlos Orduz
Outreach and Marketing
The New School -

Sam Kille
Digital Communication Manager
Fordham University -

Juvie Segovia
Operations Manager
Fordham University -

Ebonnie Goodfield
Military Enrollment Liaison
Fordham University -

Luis Disla
Military Onboarding Manager
Fordham University -

Anesiah Watson
Onboarding Management Specialist for Dependents
Fordham University -

Adam Tiffany
Outreach and Events Manager
Fordham University -

MARA SAUMELL
Veteran Benefits Coach
Fordham University -

Amauri Espinal
Career Coach
Fordham University -

Lucie Piper
Career Coach
Hawaii Pacific University

