Andrew Turner is a veteran of the Iraq war and served as a
combat medic for his National Guard unit during a 2004-2005 deployment to
Baghdad and Sadr City. After returning
from Iraq, Andrew received a bachelor’s degree from the University of
Michigan-Dearborn and earned a military commission. Currently, he is a
Lieutenant and serves as a Cavalry Platoon Leader in the Michigan Army National
Guard, and a small business owner.
Laura Chirio comes from a military family background and
earned her military commission in 2011. Laura is a Lieutenant and serves as a
Medical Company Platoon Leader in the Michigan Army National Guard, holds both
bachelor’s and master’s degrees in social work, and holds Level I and II
certification in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy. Laura is
currently employed as a family assistance center specialist.
Jamie Turner is a graduate of the University of
Michigan-Dearborn College of Business, with a bachelor’s degree in digital
marketing. Jamie is a licensed real estate salesperson in the State of Michigan
and is experienced in marketing, sales, and customer service. As a military
spouse, Jamie brings a unique perspective as to what it’s like for the families
of military service members during deployments, training separations, and
coming home re-adjustments.
The three co-founders of Veteran’s Refuge Network offer
personal knowledge of the military lifestyle, navigating the difficulties of
the VA healthcare system, firsthand experience with PTSD and its effects on
veterans and their families, a network of resources, and leadership, social
work, and business skills. In addition, the co-founders have personally been
affected by military suicides on three separate occasions over the past year.
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