Department: Core Team

Born and raised in New Mexico, Misha Knea wore a law enforcement uniform for 9 years, and most recently served as the Community Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator for the Bend Police Department. Her empathetic nature and personal knowledge of struggles among military families led her to follow in her father’s footsteps in law enforcement, and… Continue reading MISHA KNEA – DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION

Marcus landed on the Mission 22 team in January 2020 after serving as an Engineer Officer in Alaska for four years. He’s passionate about all manner of endurance sports competitions and has spent a lot of his spare time working the the US Military Endurance Sports team, a non-profit dedicated to helping service members achieve their… Continue reading MARCUS FARRIS – POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH DIRECTOR

Diane McCall started her position with Mission 22, in September, 2016 and then went full-time in March, 2017 as an Executive Assistant.  Diane’s extensive background in customer service and communications were quickly recognized and Diane was promoted to Public Relations Director in 2018. In her spare time, Diane likes to attend music festivals, do interior… Continue reading DIANE MCCALL – DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Cindy started with Mission 22 when it was still located in Nashville, IN. She saw what a huge impact our first sculpture “Soaring” was having on the veteran community by getting them involved in the project. She has been married to a Navy veteran for 27 years and fully understand the struggles that veterans face… Continue reading CINDY STINSON – COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR

Kelsy joined the Mission 22 team in May 2022. She is a mom of two and a military wife, supporting her spouse through five of six deployments during his years as an active duty Airborne Ranger and National Guard career. After working 14 years in geriatric rehab as an Occupational Therapy Assistant, she found great… Continue reading KELSY BLISS – MARKETING AND BRANDING COORDINATOR

Carley joined Mission 22 in February of 2018. After years of bouncing between working, backpacking the world, and searching for the meaning of life, she found Mission 22 and now genuinely believes this mission gives her life a whole lot more meaning. Carley comes from a large family, some of whom are veterans, including her… Continue reading CARLEY HILL – COMMUNITY OUTREACH COORDINATOR

Thomas is a former infantry machine gunner who served in the Marine Corps. He went through two deployments, one being a combat deployment. After serving four years, Thomas pursued his aspirations of becoming a personal trainer and obtaining his Kinesiology degree. Having competed in bodybuilding and powerlifting, Thomas has taken the knowledge of physical application… Continue reading THOMAS SHEVLIN – RECOVERY + RESILIENCY DIRECTOR

Brandon is a former vehicle operator who served in the Marine Corps. He spent two combat deployments as an enlisted Marine. After getting out of the Marine Corps, Brandon pursued a career as an Executive Protection Agent, with Gavin De Becker and Associates. After living in Los Angeles for a brief time while working for… Continue reading BRANDON ALLEN – VETERAN WELLNESS COORDINATOR

Shannon graduated from Shenandoah University with a degree in Music Education that led her to a 20-year career sharing the gift of music. Her passion for giving back to those who have served our country, is what is what brought her to Mission22. Shannon started with Mission22 as an ambassador in 2019, and then held… Continue reading SHANNON TAYLOR – AMBASSADOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Jess comes from many generations of veterans that have served in every battle since the revolutionary war. Her father was a Vietnam Navy veteran and both grandfathers served in the Army on the frontlines of Germany and the South Pacific. She has seen firsthand the effects of war and the impact it can have on… Continue reading JESS ROUX- DONOR DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Sara was born in northern California into a family of Navy veterans. When she was 4, Sara’s family moved to Central Oregon where she was raised and is now raising her two children there as well. Sara is overjoyed to have the opportunity to serve those that have served our country in a compassionate and loving community.… Continue reading SARA MOORE – OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR