Desiree Flores is a Freshman currently pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration with a specialization in Finance while on the pre-law track at the University of Texas at Austin. Desiree is the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine Veteran, which…
Elisa V. Borah, MSW, PhD is a research professor at The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. Elisa conducts research around the development, testing and effective implementation of mental health treatments and social supports for adults and…
Hannah O’Brien is a graduate of The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work Masters program. A native of Austin, Texas, she knew she needed to spread her wings in college, traveling all the way to the east…
Dr. Chris Paine, LTC, USA (Ret.), PMP is a clinical supervisor at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, where he oversees clinical trials focused on precision medicine for military populations. In this role, he has enhanced suicide intervention…
Anna Mastryukova is currently pursuing a Master’s of Science in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work. She is interning at the Travis County Health and Human Service department providing social work services out of…
In MemoriamMajor Jose “Joey” Velasquez Jr. passed away in early 2025. We remember him as a devoted father, husband, soldier, and scholar whose work continues to make a lasting impact. Read the tribute from UT Social Work. Joey was a…
Siboney Arny is the Program Coordinator for the REACH Study, where she manages operations and leads outreach to engage military spouses and community partners. Originally from Texas, Siboney has worked with several nonprofit organizations, including the American Red Cross and Mothers…
Sara received her bachelors degree in Classical Civilization from the University of North Carolina and has worked as a paralegal as well as in television. For the last 12 years, Sara has been collecting data for and managing research projects,…
Haley Wallace, M.A. is a creative strategist and graphic designer who specializes in wellness promotion. With a BA in Advertising & Brand Strategy and an MA in Mass Communication from Texas Tech University, Haley combines creative direction, design, and brand…
Rachel Hernandez received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from the University of Nevada, Reno. During her time in Reno, she helped run a food pantry dedicated to supporting unhoused veterans, which sparked her passion for advocacy within this community. Following this,…
Jamela Davis graduated from Grambling State University with her undergraduate degree in psychology. She earned her Masters degree in Early Childhood Education from Northcentral University and is currently working towards her Masters in Business. Jamela has taken her love for…
Emily Neimeyer received her Bachelor of Science in Integrative Neuroscience from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and her Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology from The State University of New York at Albany. Emily…