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
