OUR team

Executive Director

Joe Wood

Joe is a US Army Veteran from the Military Intelligence Corps. During his 9 years on active duty, he served in multiple assignments overseas including a deployment to Iraq in 2004-2005 and a tour on the USS Kitty Hawk (CV63) in the Pacific. During his Army career, he continuously felt the pull back to where it all began – the US Army Intelligence Center of Excellence at Fort Huachuca; where he knew he could make important improvements to the development of his intelligence discipline and future Soldiers in his military occupational specialty. Joe separated, honorably, from military service after declining promotion to Sergeant First Class, having achieved all goals that he set for himself (Master Instructor, selection to the Senior Non Commissioned Officer ranks, and developing modernized training for the next generation of Soldiers). It was time for a new adventure.

Just as in the Army, Joe was promoted quite rapidly. While this was a great honor, something was missing. He had not yet committed to a life-long learning model and was focused more on getting to the top quickly than learning and growing. Having begun reading books on leadership and adding value, surrounding himself with great mentors and coaches, and building a strong support network, Joe set on a new path – one of learning, taking steps back in order to move forward, and giving himself permission to focus inward; which enabled him to increase his value to others. This became Joe’s new life mission – adding value to others’ lives.

Joe is currently a Director on the Board for the Sierra Vista Veterans Memorial Improvement Foundation and has served as a Commissioner for the City of Sierra Vista, Sergeant at Arms for the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association Chapter 32-4, and volunteered / consulted for many Veteran-oriented and nonprofit organizations. He continues to stay involved in the Veteran community, while shifting his philanthropic focus to transitioning service members with training, development, and coaching in entrepreneurship and post-traumatic growth.

Joe became Executive Director at Boulder Crest Arizona in late July 2018.

Director of Programs

Kevin Larsen

Kevin is originally from Southern California, growing up as an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served as a Stinger Missile Gunner, with 3rd LAAD Bn. Kevin has spent years volunteering and working with non-profits that support and guide the veteran and active duty military communities. Kevin comes to Boulder Crest from working as a Foundry and Art Instructor in Southern California where he partnered with the VA Health Care System, the Aspire Center San Diego, Homeless Veterans Outreaches, and many other community programs.

As a Warrior PATHH Alumni and Coach for Boulder Crest Arizona, it is Kevin’s greatest wish to help other service members and first responders struggle well and to truly understand that they are warriors. All men and women who have served have a deeper understanding of life and are in turn natural leaders in their communities — Kevin and Boulder Crest seek to remind them how special they truly are.

Master PATHH Guide

Daniel Blevins

Daniel was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. From a young age, Daniel knew he wanted to serve and joined the Army in his junior year of high school. After a few years as a Human Research Volunteer, Daniel served as a Cavalry Scout in the 7th and 10th Cavalry and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan; and a 14-month tour in South Korea.

After leaving the Army, Daniel enrolled at Robert Morris University and began volunteering with multiple Veteran Service Organizations. While in school, Daniel and his wife Erin had 3 children, twin boys and a daughter who was born the following year. After graduating RMU, Daniel gained employment with the Veterans Leadership Program as a case manager for homeless veterans. For the next four years, Daniel held various positions and was promoted to Director of Community Engagement. In this role he organized multiple events, outreach programs, a cross country bicycle ride to raise awareness of the needs of homeless veterans, and created and case managed the wellness program for VLP. While creating the wellness program, Daniel went back to school for a degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition and received his Crossfit Level 1.

After a family trip to Boulder Crest Arizona for Rest and Reconnection, Daniel, his wife, and three children knew Arizona was where they needed to be and believed deeply in the Boulder Crest Mission.

Senior PATHH Guide

LaSchwann “Casper” Killens

Casper joined Boulder Crest’s team at the Arizona PTG Academy in November of 2020. He was born on Fort Bragg, NC and was raised in multiple locations around the world; enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1995 from Indiana. He retired from the Army in 2015 after 20 years of service in the Military Intelligence Corps, with deployments/service to Bosnia twice, three tours to Iraq, and multiple counter-narcotic operations throughout South America.

Casper comes to us from Fort Huachuca where, as a US Army Master Instructor, he trained and educated more than 200 military intelligence professionals and wrote training/certification strategies for MI professionals across the Army’s formations. In addition to three Associate’s Degrees (Education, Business, and Intelligence Operations) and a Bachelor’s Degree (Business), Casper has a Master’s Degree in Education (Adult Education & Training) and numerous adult education-related certifications.

PATHH Guide

David Cotti

David joined the Boulder Crest Arizona team in November of 2021. He was born in San Jose, California and went to high school in Mesa, Arizona. David enlisted in the Army in January of 2000. He retired from the Army in 2021 as a Sergeant First Class. David spent much of his career serving as an Army Bugler – having served three combat tours throughout operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

David has been married to Renee Cotti for two years, enjoying life with her in Sierra Vista, Arizona. David is honored to be serving the Boulder Crest community and is looking forward to new possibilities.

PATHH Guide

Christine Sulentic

Christine joined our team in June of 2022, and came to us from Sierra Vista, AZ.  She was born in Connecticut, and was raised in Naples, FL.  When she was in elementary school, she saw a color guard at the Veterans’ day parade, and knew it was her destiny to serve in the US Armed Forces one day.  After discussing service with her father, who served in the Navy during Vietnam and her Grandfather, a WWII veteran, she decided to go to college first.  She decided to go to Belmont Abbey College, and was commissioned through the UNC Charlotte ROTC program in 2006. Through her time in college, she enjoyed running cross country, quilting, and making connections with fellow classmates.

Christine served for 10 years as a Military Intelligence officer, serving with AH-64D pilots in Iraq, as a targeting officer and a Company Commander in Korea, and as a capability developer at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. She separated from the Army in 2016 and continued to enjoy serving alongside Soldiers for the next few years as an Army capability developer.  Her struggle led her to attend Warrior PATHH, and focus on her personal growth.  She’s married to Brad, an avid birder, since 2004, and has two teenage sons.

Operations Manager & Outreach Coordinator

Codi McCaw

Codi was born and raised in Arizona and has been a resident of Sierra Vista for over 30 years. Growing up in the military community around Fort Huachuca, Codi has spent the last 15 years working with Soldiers at locations across the United States. Her experiences have included Small Business growth in the areas of Business Operations, Human Resources, Contract Management, and Industrial Security. She has always enjoyed being able to contribute her experiences to the growth of Federal Contracting Companies. Helping to shape the culture, people, and practices of those organizations has always brought her great pride and appreciation.

Codi’s family is also a huge source of pride. Numerous close relatives are currently proudly serving in the US Armed Forces. She and her family have graciously supported these soldiers and their families throughout their travels across the world. Codi and her husband, Shawn, have been married for more than 13 years and have two incredible children, Lily and Jace. Her family is passionate about the outdoors and strives to stay active in the Arizona sunshine, as much as possible.

Codi has always had a strong desire to give back and pay her successes forward. She has always looked for ways to use her selfless kindness and giving nature in a more influential way. She has volunteered with many Non-Profit Organizations with events and outreach opportunities and enjoys learning about and being a part of her local community. Her respect and admiration for our country and our Armed Services make Boulder Crest Foundation an ideal fit for her.

Guest Relations Specialist

Jenni Jacob

Jenni was born and raised in central Ohio. After graduating high school, she married her high school sweetheart, who was an airman in the Air Force. Jenni has spent her entire adult life in the military community. She spent 12 of those years living overseas, working both on and off base as a preschool teacher, conversational English teacher, and to include starting her own business.

She and her husband, Cole, have been married for 23 years and have two sons, Nicholas and Dylan. In 2010, she and her family returned to the states and settled in Tucson, AZ, when she began homeschooling her son. Jenni’s husband is a 22-year veteran of the U.S. Air Force and upon retirement in 2016, they moved to Sonoita and built a house. With both boys now in high school, it was time for Jenni to return to the workforce. With her knowledge and experience of military life, Boulder Crest Arizona was a perfect fit!

Chef

Denise Purvis

Denise is a 5th generation Southern Arizonian. She is the descendant of two pioneering families who trace their covered wagon entry into Arizona in the 1870s. Her father’s side settled in the Sonoita/Elgin valley, loving the grassland for their cattle. Her mother’s side settled in the mountains about 60 miles west of Sonoita, mostly because the wheel fell off their wagon but they fell in love with Arizona and decided to stay. Denise graduated from Patagonia High School and went on to the University of Arizona and graduated in 1991 with a degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Illustration. Art has always been a part of her world. To date she has painted over 125 wall murals all over Southern Arizona.

Going back to her roots, Denise was brought up with the farm-to-fork mentality. She started a U-Pick organic garden with her sisters at her farm in Sonoita in 2011. She raises poultry, dairy cows, and organic seasonal vegetables. Also, having food as a big part of her upbringing, she started a catering business featuring farm-to-fork favorites. A lot of her recipes are from her two grandmothers who were both wonderful cooks. Denise and her husband Gordon have been married for 35 years and raised four sons. She also has a lot of patriots in her family. Her father was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, her husband Gordon is a Navy Veteran, and her oldest son was in the Army National Guard completing a tour through Afghanistan in 2013. Her youngest son is currently active duty in the Army.

In her spare time you will usually find Denise making all varieties of cheese from the milk she gets from her dairy cows. She also loves running and competing in 5Ks, and riding her horses. Denise is very involved with the local 4H club as a project leader and was nominated as 4H volunteer of the year in 2019. Denise loves helping others and staying busy.

Groundskeeper

Alan Cardwell

Originally born in Tucson, Alan has lived in Arizona for most of his life. Having lived in Sonoita for over 15 years, Alan is a local through and through. Living with his aging father, Alan spends most of his time working with his dad on a variety of odd jobs and chores around the house. After pursuing his studies at Cochise College, Alan found himself working in the restaurant business. Working his way up as a dishwasher, Alan eventually made his way to becoming a main chef at The Steak Out restaurant in Sonoita.

Truth be told, Alan was never really into cooking. His real love was landscaping. After months of struggling to set up a business of his own and to find work in this small, rural community, Alan was introduced to Boulder Crest Arizona and Apache Springs Ranch. His drive and passion for the work landed him the role and he has done a stellar job with maintaining and improving the grounds.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Ken Taylor

Ken was born and raised in rural Washington State working many construction trades until he ran his own landscape and construction company for 10 years. Having grown up with Joint Base Lewis-McChord in his backyard, a long history of family service in nearly all branches of military, and being a member of the National Guard, he felt the call to serve his country and joined the US Army to serve in the Bosnian War and in Korea. Upon his honorable discharge in 2004, Ken relocated to Fort Huachuca so he could continue serving as an instructor and course developer for Intelligence Analysis, involvement in local government service, and a fulfilling contract to support US Border Patrol surveillance and detection operations.

Ken’s true hobbies and passions have always been rooted in helping others, building, creating, and fixing things with an artistic flare. He is best described as a jack of all trades and has a true passion to preserve and improve upon the historical significance of Boulder Crest Arizona so that each visitor will be free to truly enjoy the beauty and all that the retreat has to offer.

Ken joined the Boulder Crest Foundation team in January 2020 and resides on site with his wife Rena now that their four children have started their own lives. They operate well as a team, supporting each other to maintain facilities so your visit at Boulder Crest Arizona is as relaxing and peaceful as possible.

Executive Director

Carrie Nelson

Carrie is a native of Virginia, born and raised in Loudoun County. She graduated from Loudoun Valley High School in 1997 and attended her freshman year of college at High Point University. She transferred to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA and graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Human Services Counseling.  Carrie, and her husband, Jeremiah currently live in Warrenton, VA.

Carrie has a strong background working in non-profit and counseling. Her experience has ranged from working in homeless shelters, domestic and sexual violence centers, to helping children with Axis 1 diagnoses in the school system. In 2017, Carrie completed Yoga Teacher Training at Shine Yoga in Winchester, VA and is a RYT 200 hour yoga teacher. She teaches yoga to the families at Boulder Crest Virginia during Family PATHH, Couples programs, and Family Rest and Reconnection Stays. Carrie has always been passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and helping them improve their lives in any capacity possible!

She is excited to be a part of the mission and to interact, engage, and positively impact the veterans and the families that visit Boulder Crest Virginia.

Director of Programs

Christine Conley

A native of the Cleveland, Ohio area, Christine worked in concert and event production as a lighting technician and designer, traveling throughout North America. After almost a decade, she was ready to leave the ‘rock and roll lifestyle’ and enlisted in the Navy in the military police.

She spent the majority of her military career as a criminal investigator and as a weapons, security, and anti-terrorism instructor. After combat deployments with joint-force units in support of OIF/OND/OEF, Christine retired in 2015 and began working with a nonprofit organization serving the military community. In 2019, she graduated from Old Dominion University, where she worked with several labs researching military-related topics such as traumatic brain injury, physiological psychology, and alternative treatments for various issues often faced by those returning from combat.

Christine was working as a substitute teacher with Virginia Beach City Public Schools and was active with the Medical Reserve Corps when she had the opportunity to join the Boulder Crest team. She and her teenage daughter moved from Virginia Beach to Loudoun County with their two Labrador retrievers, and enjoy travel, hiking, backpacking, and exploring the region.

PATHH Guide

Travis Omps

Growing up in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, Travis developed a love for the outdoors and service through his family farm and Boy Scouts of America. He graduated from Shepherd University in 2012 and held an assortment of jobs including raft guiding, working in native habitat restoration and pursuing his passion for history while working at Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello.
As enjoyable as these endeavors were, they did not fulfill his desire to serve his country. Travis enlisted in the Army Reserve in 2013 and deployed in support of OEF in 2015. He has since commissioned through OCS at Fort Benning and recently returned from Poland where he served as the Detachment Commander of an Ordnance Company.

Travis is honored to have the opportunity to serve as a PATHH Guide helping Veterans and First Responders live the lives they deserve. He and his wife currently reside on their farm in Loudoun County and enjoy their numerous animals, traveling and being outdoors.

Guest Relations Specialist

Natalie Fiorica

Before Boulder Crest, Natalie held several different positions in the hospitality industry. She worked for Darden for three years as a Service Professional and Corporate Trainer opening multiple different restaurants for their new restaurant concept. Natalie developed a deep love for hospitality starting at 18 years old with her first job at the historic Old Ebbitt Grill in downtown DC.

Natalie graduated American University in 2018 with a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Language and Latin American Cultural Studies. She lived in Mexico for 10 months during her undergraduate experience in Cholula, Puebla. Natalie speaks fluent Spanish. She continued her education in 2020 with a Masters in Hospitality Management from Cornell’s online education program.

Natalie has lived in the DMV area since graduating and loves it!  She recently settled in Berryville, Virginia where she purchased her first home.  She is passionate about creating; whether its art, pottery, baking pastries, or cooking pasta-she’s always making something. You can find her most often with her Vizsla pup Dudley by her side!

Equine and Recreational Coordinator

Stephen Haller

Stephen Haller is a Marine Corps Veteran who served from 2007 to 2011 with one deployment to Afghanistan. He currently lives in Woodstock VA with his wife Krystle and daughter Serenity. He has years of experience working directly with horses. Stephen attended Warrior PATHH in July 2020 at Boulder Crest Virginia.

“I want to work at Boulder Crest because I deeply believe in their mission and strive to be an example of post-traumatic growth. I am honored to have been selected for the position and look forward to working with veterans and their families.”

Culinary Specialist and Horticultural Assistant

Lisa Cederle

Lisa is an experienced Office Manager and Business Owner. She has always had a passion for cooking, and has pursued her passion through research and practice. Eventually she followed her heart and went to Culinary School to become a classically trained Chef.

Lisa received her Associates in Culinary Arts from The Art Institute of Washington DC. She then spent six years working at Falcon’s Landing, a private community for retired military officers, in Potomac Falls, VA. She trained at all the stations in the main kitchen to include the hot line, garde manger, hot and cold foods. Most recently, she served as the Falcon’s Landing Assistant Bakery Chef. Lisa is also a Certified Health Coach with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a Professional Culinarian with the American Culinary Federation (ACF).

Lisa comes from a family of military Service. She is married to Andy, a retired Air Force Chief Master Sergeant. She also has two sons, Travis, a Ranger in the Army, stationed at Ft. Benning, GA, and Tyler, in the Army National Guard.

Property Manager/Groundskeeper

Matthew Ryan

Matthew enlisted in the Marine Corps out of high school where he served in Okinawa, Thailand, California, and Afghanistan. After 4 years of service, he moved to Bozeman, Montana where he attended Montana State University. It was here where he found purpose in working on ranches and being around animals. Cowboying was something he had always wanted to do and was fortunate in finding a mentor to be patient enough to help him learn the trade.

After attending Warrior PATHH with the Mobile Training Team, he began to re-evaluate his purpose and focused on how he could help better other people’s lives. He enjoys doing leather work, fly fishing, and learning more about local plants and wildlife.

PATHH Guide

Sean Kellenberger

Sean joined the Marine Corps as an infantryman, volunteering for multiple combat deployments and awarded the Purple Heart after being wounded in Fallujah, Iraq. After eight years of active and reserve service, he attended the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and transitioned to a federal law enforcement career, where he has served in multiple roles in the federal law enforcement community in the greater Washington DC area for the past 12 years.

After losing Marines he deployed with to suicide, Sean realized he wanted to continue to serve by working with the military and first responder community. He was a handler for the equine therapy program for wounded warriors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and became interested in the psychology of people experiencing crisis. He went on to attend the FBI’s Hostage Negotiation school and the Department of the Interior’s Peer to Peer Support training and continues to serve on both teams for his department.

Sean attended Warrior PATHH in July 2020 at Boulder Crest- Virginia and has remained part of the organization by volunteering weekly, and now joins the Programs Team as a PATHH Guide. He resides in Hamilton, Virginia with his wife, Mariah and their three children- two daughters and a son.

PATHH Guide

Russel Ruszas

Growing up Russ had two goals, play professional Baseball, or become a Police Officer.  When circumstances didn’t allow him to continue his pursuit for baseball, he applied to his home city’s Police Department ready for a challenge.

Russ served 13 years with the Virginia Beach Police Department.  He spent the majority of his time working as a patrol officer on the midnight shift. Russ married his lovely wife Angela 5 years ago.  They have two beautiful daughters.

Russ is now a PATHH Guide and says: “I am extremely blessed and humbled to have been given this opportunity to work with Veterans and First Responders who have sacrificed so much and now it is their turn to enjoy their lives to the fullest.”

PATHH Guide

Julie Sole

Julie was born into the military and grew up all over the United States and overseas. Her father was active duty for a majority of her childhood and she decided to follow in his bootsteps. In 2004, Julie enlisted into the Army as a military police officer and served for five years before being medically retired. She spent a year in South Korea and deployed to Baghdad, Iraq where she served as a .50 cal gunner. Her time in Iraq led her to the mental health field as she recognized a disconnect between what she needed and what services were being offered.

Julie grew up riding horses, training dogs, and spending time out in nature. She got back to her roots and found it was more helpful for her than the traditional talk therapy. It was then that she decided she would go back to school to become a therapist and help other veterans reconnect with themselves through animals and nature.

Upon retiring, Julie went back to school and earned her Associate’s of Arts in Social Services and Mental Health, Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. She then continued her education to specialize in treating trauma. She has worked with children and adult survivors of childhood sexual assault and sex trafficking, veterans and first responders as well as their family members, and domestic violence survivors. Julie is also trained in Trauma-Focused Equine Assisted Therapy and has provided clinics and groups to military and first responders as well as at-risk youth in the juvenile court system. Helping others realize their own potential and move from survivor to thriver is her passion. In her free time, she enjoys competing in mounted archery or exploring trails with her two horses, hiking with her husband and two German Shepherds, and reading good books snuggled with her three cats.

PATHH Guide

Hal Gregory Pines

Vice President

Sarah Fehrer

Sarah Fehrer serves as Vice President reporting to Boulder Crest’s Founder and Chairman. Sarah joined Boulder Crest in November 2011 to lead the capital campaign to establish Boulder Crest. Under her leadership, the organization has experienced record breaking growth and today has a successful $8 million annual operating budget and nationally known for its programs and services.

To date, Sarah has led the organization in achieving more than $100 million in revenue and managed the grand openings of Boulder Crest Virginia (2013), Boulder Crest Arizona (2017), and the Boulder Crest Institute for Posttraumatic Growth (2018). She oversees Boulder Crest’s day-to-day external affairs, private sector partnerships, development and fundraising, grants and special events work, social media, donor communications, and volunteer outreach for the organization’s 2,000 volunteer base. Sarah has nearly 30 years of experience spanning the non-profit, association, public, public-private, and political sectors. She brings a unique, and blended approach having served in leadership roles at nationally known organizations, including the Smithsonian Institution, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Manufacturing Institute, and her early work at three of the top five national political party committees.

Her background includes noteworthy international work, special events, and government experience for the 1992 World Exposition in Seville, Spain and the 1990 Economic Summit of Industrialized Nations. Sarah has had the pleasure of serving in the White House during two presidential administrations. Sarah has a special appreciation for Boulder Crest’s mission, having come from a family composed of many veterans and grown up in a small town in upstate New York.

She has a B.A. in Business Administration from St. Bonaventure University and resides in Catharpin, Virginia, with her husband and two children.

Grants Administrator & Junior Technical Writer

Mary Arden

Mary Arden grew up in New England and attended Lynchburg College (now University of Lynchburg), where she received a B.A. in history and international relations. Upon graduation she moved to northern Virginia and worked for a nonprofit family service organization for a year. Mary entered federal government service in 2001 and worked for the government for almost a decade. She accompanied her spouse on overseas assignments to the United Kingdom and Austria, and returned to Loudoun county with her family in 2015.

Mary Arden comes to us from the Middleburg Humane Foundation (MHF) where she spent the last three and a half years managing the organization’s community outreach, humane education programs, and contributing to its fundraising through grant writing, special events coordination and organizing online appeals. While she enjoyed her time advocating for animals and continues to volunteer with MHF, Mary’s family includes veterans who served in the U.S. Navy. Mary is excited to work for a group whose mission is to promote veteran and first responder welfare.

Mary resides in western Loudoun county with her husband and three children. In her free time she enjoys gardening, tending to her poultry and visiting historic sites.

Fundraising Event Coordinator

Kate Dudley

Kate Dudley just completed her bachelor’s degree last month from The University of Virginia with an interdisciplinary major with concentrations in business, psychology, and arts administration. Kate is originally from Winchester, Virginia and attended Sherando High School.

Kate’s love for nonprofit organizations and fundraising events began at a young age and continues to be her passion. Various internships and volunteer opportunities led Kate to her love of fundraising and events planning. Her internships in the non-profit fundraising space include working with New Horizons (CA), Children’s Miracle Network, CRi, and The American Cancer Society. Kate is excited to use these on-the-job experiences in her new position with Boulder Crest to support this incredible mission.

In her free time, Kate enjoys music, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Kate is also an avid collector of succulent plants and enjoys spending time outdoors.

Community Outreach & Fundraising Coordinator

Kyra Pooley

Kyra Pooley joined the Office of Development as the Community Outreach and Fundraising Coordinator.

Kyra is a Loudoun County native. Following her time at Potomac Falls High School, she attended Flagler College in St. Augustine, Florida. Kyra graduated in 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in strategic communication/public relations.

Although Kyra just started this week, she has followed us for many years and volunteered on site before Boulder Crest Virginia broke ground. She has been an active volunteer in both Loudoun County and St. Augustine, FL. Kyra has always done her best to help others, give back, and get involved in the community. After completing a nonprofit internship, in fundraising for a small animal rescue organization, she knew that she wanted to work in the nonprofit world.

Kyra comes from a strong military family, and possesses great respect for our country, Veterans, and First Responders. She is very inspired by our mission and proud to be a part of the Boulder Crest team. In her free time, Kyra enjoys kayaking, snowboarding, hiking, playing the ukulele, and spending time with friends and family.

Marketing & Communications

OPEN POSITION

Content Manager

Emma Giambalvo

Emma is originally from Fredericksburg Virginia. She is a graduate of Longwood University, and received a BA in Communication Studies with a concentration in Digital Media.

She has collegiate and professional experience working on social media channels and content creation. Since ending her time at Longwood and her previous experiences, Emma has found a passion for marketing in public safety and working with veterans as well. After completing an internship with a fire service agency, she knew she wanted to continue to work in a place where first responders and veterans were respected and honored.

Her family’s first responder and military background are her driving forces. Her father and uncle are Army and Navy veterans, along with grandparents who served as well. Her uncle is now a first responder, who served during the 9/11 attacks in Washington D.C. She has looked up to both of them since a young age, and gives them credit for her interest in public safety.

Emma has relocated to Loudoun County, and enjoys traveling, painting, music, and being on the lake in the summertime. Emma is honored to be able to work for Boulder Crest as she supports its mission and is excited to learn more about working within a nonprofit.

Graphic Design & Video Specialist

Drew Kirkpatrick

Drew Kirkpatrick is a graphic designer and multimedia artist originally from Maryland. He is back in the area after six years in Albuquerque, NM, where he volunteered with AmeriCorps and worked with several arts nonprofit and public health organizations. He is excited to be back on the east coast, and thrilled to be part of the Boulder Crest team.

Drew is a 2010 graduate of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he received his BA in Visual Art with a concentration in Graphic Design. In his free time, Drew enjoys hiking, reading, writing, running, playing guitar, and any kind of creative project.