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

  • Jason Dempsey

    President
    MissionWise

  • Chris Tilghman

    CEO
    MissionWise

  • Kellie Artis

    Director of Communication
    MissionWise | Golden Gate University

  • 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

  • Aubri Ravenel

    Event Coordinator
    Golden Gate University

  • Betsy Montanez

    Director of Veterans Initiatives
    The New School

  • James Taylor

    Student Onboarding Coach
    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

  • Sam Kille

    Digital Communication Manager
    Fordham University

  • Juvie Segovia

    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

  • Cristian Barnabe

    Career Coach
    Fordham University

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