Meet the Alumni Leadership Team

At The Mission Continues, our alumni possess the talent, skills, and readiness to transform communities and inspire the next generation of service leaders. Over the years, we have strategically created opportunities for our alumni to continue their service within The Mission Continues in various leadership roles. Our team is always evolving, and we invite you to meet the alumni who have served in these impactful positions. 

Alumni Advisory Council (2018-2019)

The Alumni Advisory Council is currently inactive but there will be new opportunities for this role in 2025

Almandi Kidd

Alumni Advisory Council

Angela Dickson

Alumni Advisory Council

Chris Atkinson

Alumni Advisory Council

Christina Finley

Alumni Advisory Council

Damika Wallace

Alumni Advisory Council

Derek Auguste

Alumni Advisory Council

Alumni Ambassadors

As an Alumni Ambassador, you will help create dynamic learning environments that inspire and equip our Service Platoon Leaders to plan and execute high-quality service events within their local community. 

Ashley Griffin

Leading for All Cohort 1

Carla Lechette-Danberry

Women Veterans Leadership Program Cohort 5

Christopher Barreras

Leading for All Cohort 1

Crystal Reidy

Women Veterans Leadership Program Cohort 4

Donna Perdue

Leading for All Cohort 2

Dr. Toshiba Mitchell

Women Veterans Leadership Program Cohort 4

Alumni Service Experts

As a Volunteer ASE team member, you will serve for one year as part of a cohort of 5-7 alumni who will play a key role with the Projects Team. You will provide high level service project management and operations support, engage in public speaking opportunities, and execution of various service projects. The ideal candidates for this role will have a passion for working with veterans and communities, and have a strong desire to grow, lead, and support others as well as a strong background in project operations. They will have the ability to work with ambiguity while maintaining an adaptable and positive mindset. Volunteering as an ASE team member requires strong organizational and project management skills, service project expertise, the ability to ‘adapt and overcome,’ and the willingness to get dirty and have fun!

Amanda McCarthy

Operation District Drill Down

Angel Carter

Operation District Drill Down

Anthony Martinez

Operation Chi Town Salute

Carlos Acosta

Operation District Drill Down

Chakib Benachour

Operation District Drill Down

Christopher Barreras

Operation Chi Town Salute

Platoon Advisory Alliance

Platoon Advisory Alliance will support our frontline volunteers– Platoon Leaders as they navigate leadership through our Platoon Leadership Service component. Through one-on-one interactions and active coaching, the Peer Mentor will be a guide and resource for the active Platoon Leader. The Mission Continues has over 2500+ alumni with the talent skills and preparedness to transform communication and pave the way for the next generation of service leaders. Almost 10% of The Mission Continues Alumni have served in a Platoon Leadership role. Platoon Leader and Leadership team members have first-hand experience. The next wave of leadership is mentorship.   

Carlos Acosta

Chad Eckles

Derek Auguste

Jacqueline Clayton

Joel Carbajal

Kimia Flournoy