Equipping communities with proven programs and supports
Leadership
Dr. Borah’s work focuses on conducting research and designing programs to identify effective programming and supports for service members, veterans, spouses, and their families.
Elisa Borah, PhD
Institute Director & Research Associate Professor
As a veteran spouse, Hannah has served as the Program Manager for the VSN since 2017, implementing supportive programs for military and veteran spouses, partners, and families.
Hannah O’Brien, MSSW
VSN Program Director
In her role at the institute, Molly wears a number of hats, leading efforts around research, programming, event management, and graphic design.
Molly Platz, LMSW
Program Manager & Communications Specialist
As a veteran spouse, Ashley is dedicated to applying her passion for mental health wellness focusing on communications, outreach, and delivering resources to veterans and their families.
Ashley Craig, M.Ed
VSN Marketing & Outreach Manager
Laurianne is a United States Air Force (USAF) veteran, and a military spouse. Laurianne has worked for over a decade bolstering supports and advocating for military families
Laurianne Rodriguez, MS
VSN Program Manager
Having had multiple family members serve in the Armed Forces, Aubrey feels passionate about supporting the military and veteran community through research and programming.
Aubrey Harvey, BS
VSN Partner Relations Manager
Madeline has been a soldier in the Army Reserves since enlisting in 2017. Outside of the Army, Madeline has worked in medicine and biomedical research.
Madeline McCurry, BA
Research Program Coordinator
Katherine’s research interests include dialogue, conflict resolution, military and veteran family wellness, and community-based research.
Katherine Gower, PhD
Research Associate
Affiliate Faculty
Director of Training at the Evans Army Community Hospital in Ft. Carson, CO
MAJ Jean Paul ‘JP’ Hare, PhD, LCSW, BCD,
Installation Director of Psychological Health, Fort Cavazos, Texas; Chief, Behavioral Health Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center (CRDAMC); and the DHA Central Texas Market Lead, Behavioral Health
LTC Chris Paine, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Assistant Professor, Army-University of Kentucky, MSW Program; Associate Dean, Army Graduate School; Medical Center of Excellence, Fort Sam Houston, Texas
LTC Lataya Hawkins, PhD, LCSW, BCD
Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Department of Health Social Work, Dell Medical School; Psychiatrist, Seton Ascension
Val Rosen, MD
Clinical Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Tammy Linseisen, LCSW, ACSW
Professor, Steve Hicks School of Social Work, The University of Texas at Austin
Kirk von Sternberg, PhD
Captain Velasquez Jr. is a U.S. Army Social Work Officer with over 14 years of active federal service. Most recently, he served as the Behavioral Health Officer for a Special Forces Group.