Our Team
Creative & Compassionate Advocates
Serving Our Community
At Virtual Veterans Communities, 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.
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Jason Dempsey
President
Army Veteran -
Chris Tilghman
CEO
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Kellie Artis
Director of Communication
Military Spouse -
Chris Burright
Marketing Lead
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Marlena Blackman
Lead Military Student Success Manager
Golden Gate University
Air Force Veteran -
Jenna Piva Laramie
Outreach and Career Programs Manager
Golden Gate University
Military Spouse -
Miles Dodge
Military Student Onboarding Coach
Golden Gate University
Air National Guard Member -
Claire Wood
Content Manager
Military Spouse -
Betsy Montanez
Director of Veterans Initiatives
The New School -
Richard Brookshire
Communication Strategist
The New School
Army Veteran -
James Taylor
Military Student Onboarding Coach
The New School
Marine Corps Veteran -
Preston Berger
Career Counselor
The New School