Our Teams

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The governing body of the foundation. Holds fiduciary responsibility. Safeguards the mission, assets, and public trust. Provides strategic direction and final authority.

Kevin E. Edmundson

Chair & Founder

Jocelyn G. Edmundson

Co-Chair & Founder

Jacob Cotten

Co-Founder

Andrew Murdock

Member

Amber McLeod

Member

Stan Chan

Member

Jackie Ackerman

Member

Miranda Baldridge

Member

Bill Haga

Treasurer

EXECUTIVE TEAM

The Executive Team aligns programs, operations, and partners to deliver housing and services with consistency and integrity. It coordinates core functions including development, resident placement and support, grants, finance, compliance, communications, and community partnerships. The team protects public trust by managing risk, enforcing policies, and tracking performance so every effort stays focused on veterans and underserved families.

Kevin Edmundson

President

Jocelyn Edmundson

Vice President

Christy Wilson

Director of Operations & COO

Tonya E. Thornton, PhD

Critical Infrastructure Protection

Rita Goodale

Director of HUD Compliance and Community Events

Scott Thompson

Director of Technology and Digital Infrastructure

Warrens Remy

Director of Veterans Services

Veterans First Advisory Council

Veterans First Advisory Council is a veteran led group that guides housing design, resident supports, and community partnerships. The council helps VWF stay accountable to veteran needs, safety, and results.

Jon Bradshaw

Member

Warrens Remy

Chair

Talisa Edmundson (Honorary)

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University of West Florida Grant Writing Development Team

University of West Florida Grant Writing Development Team supports Viviscent Wellness Foundation by researching, writing, and assembling federal, state, and local grant applications aligned to Homes Across America and related housing initiatives. The team manages opportunity tracking, proposal calendars, narrative development, budgets, required attachments, and submission readiness. Work focuses on USDA, HUD, VA, state housing programs, and other mission aligned funding streams.

Dr. Kevin Scott

Chairman

Tonya E. Thornton, PhD

Co- Chair

Nic Vargas

Sr.Grant Writer

Becca Peters

Sr.Grant Writer

BOARD COMMITTEES

GOVERNANCE AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Builds a strong board. Maintains bylaws and key policies. Leads ethics and board accountability.

PROGRAMS AND ASSET OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

Oversees property decisions and mission delivery. Tracks outcomes, safety, and resident standards.

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Miriam Sabeti

Member

FUNDRAISING AND SWEEPSTAKES COMMITTEE

Leads fundraising strategy and donor stewardship. Oversees sweepstakes rules, compliance, and winner integrity.

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PROPERTY AND HOUSING OPERATIONS

Acquires, builds, and manages housing assets. Oversees resident readiness and property performance.

Lisa Sharp

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Rita Goodale

Member

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Amy McGhee

Director of Municipal Land Acquisition

SAFE SHELTER AND REENTRY SERVICES

Provides safe shelter pathways and reentry support. Builds stability plans for survivors and returning citizens.

Amber McLeod

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Stan Chan

Chair

Rory Rubin

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TECHNOLOGY AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Runs systems, security, and data. Supports digital tools that power programs and fundraising.

Joshua Wilson

Enterprise Architecture and Cybersecurity

Chairman

Nick Marcel (Germany)

DIRECTOR OF WATER SYSTEMS & DEPLOYMENT

Member

Shree Bista

Member

Steve Streetman

PROPERTY, TOKENIZATION & COMMUNITY ASSETS

Member

Collin Hanks

Member

Jonathan David Bradshaw

Member

ENTREPRENEUR ZONES AND ECONOMIC MOBILITY

Builds pathways to jobs and small business growth. Supports training, incubation, and partner networks.

Collin Hanks

Co-Chairman

Jackie Ackerman

Member

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SWEEPSTAKES OPERATIONS

Runs the sweepstakes day to day. Manages entries, donor support, prize fulfillment coordination, and reporting.

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Jackie Ackerman

Member

Jonathan Bradshaw

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COMPLIANCE, LEGAL & RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Ensures the foundation operates lawfully, ethically, and responsibly. Protects the organization from avoidable risk.

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GOVERNANCE & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE

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HEALTH, MEDICAL & WELLNESS COMMITTEE

Guides the foundation’s holistic approach to health. Supports physical, mental, and emotional well being across all populations served.

Donna Carr DC

Chairman

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Hila Hiestand Odeh

Member

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FINANCE, AUDIT, AND STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE

Protects financial integrity. Oversees budgets, controls, reporting, and audits.

Steve Friedlander

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Bill Haga

Chairman

Erica Kersey

Member