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
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Chris Tilghman
CEO
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Kellie Artis
Director of Communication
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Chris Burright
Marketing Lead
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Betsy Montanez
Director of Veterans Initiatives
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Marlena Blackman
Deputy Director
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Sam Kille
Digital Communication Manager
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Juvie Segovia
Operations Manager
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Kevin Sparkowich
Communication Strategist
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Claire Wood
Client Services Project Manager
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Miles Dodge
Student Onboarding Coach
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Steven Hellman
Onboarding Coach
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James Taylor
Student Onboarding Coach
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Todd Farlee
Student Onboarding Coach
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Jenna Piva Laramie
Career Programs Manager
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Lucie Piper
Career Counselor
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Jessie Pivetz
Marketing Manager
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Ricardo Mejia
Marketing Manager
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Chase Haynes
Web Developer/Graphic Designer
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Jamie Williamson
At-Risk Student Success Coach
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Aubri Ravenel
Event Coordinator

