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GO SILENT - IAVA

Thank you for joining us to #GoSilent to honor the fallen this Memorial Day. IAVA’s annual #GoSilent campaign is about raising awareness and recognition for our nation’s heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We encourage you to take the pledge to incorporate a moment of pause and recognition on May 31st at 3PM local time and

help

THE CLAY HUNT SAV ACT The Senate version of the SAV Act (S.167) was re-introduced on Jan. 13, 2015, by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 18 co-sponsors. On Feb. 3, the Clay Hunt SAV Act unanimously passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0. On Feb. 12, the bill was signed into law by President Obama at a ceremony at the White

House.

JEREMY BUTLER

Jeremy Butler. At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty Navy from 1999 DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

TRAVIS HORR

Travis Horr. Title: Director, Government Affairs. At IAVA: Travis Horr helps lead IAVA’s Washington DC Legislative and Policy efforts. He has delivered testimony on Capitol Hill, conducted interviews with various media outlets, and have met with senior leadership at both VA and DoD in order to advocate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans.

BILL RAUSCH

Bill Rausch. As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the

Information

NICHOLAS D. LOWRY

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. He is also the Director of Swann’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and educated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University in 1990. As one of the world’s

foremost

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their

BARRY L. BLOOM

Barry L. Bloom. Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC), which is the family office for the entire Tisch family. Previously, he was a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of The Northern Trust Company, a Client Advisory Board Member HOME - IAVAMEMBERSHIPPROGRAMSMEDIAABOUT USTHE VOTE HUBADVOCACY IAVA is a community of 425,000+ members and growing. Veterans have paid their dues so membership is always FREE. Make your voice heard.

GO SILENT - IAVA

Thank you for joining us to #GoSilent to honor the fallen this Memorial Day. IAVA’s annual #GoSilent campaign is about raising awareness and recognition for our nation’s heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We encourage you to take the pledge to incorporate a moment of pause and recognition on May 31st at 3PM local time and

help

THE CLAY HUNT SAV ACT The Senate version of the SAV Act (S.167) was re-introduced on Jan. 13, 2015, by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 18 co-sponsors. On Feb. 3, the Clay Hunt SAV Act unanimously passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0. On Feb. 12, the bill was signed into law by President Obama at a ceremony at the White

House.

JEREMY BUTLER

Jeremy Butler. At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty Navy from 1999 DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

TRAVIS HORR

Travis Horr. Title: Director, Government Affairs. At IAVA: Travis Horr helps lead IAVA’s Washington DC Legislative and Policy efforts. He has delivered testimony on Capitol Hill, conducted interviews with various media outlets, and have met with senior leadership at both VA and DoD in order to advocate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans.

BILL RAUSCH

Bill Rausch. As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the

Information

NICHOLAS D. LOWRY

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. He is also the Director of Swann’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and educated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University in 1990. As one of the world’s

foremost

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their

BARRY L. BLOOM

Barry L. Bloom. Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC), which is the family office for the entire Tisch family. Previously, he was a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of The Northern Trust Company, a Client Advisory Board Member

ABOUT US - IAVA

Our country has an obligation to fulfill its promise to honor and support vets. Make a donation today to help IAVA fulfill its mission to connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans.

BRANCH BIRTHDAYS

Each servicemember will tell you their branch is best. IAVA wants to settle the debate once and for all. Beginning June 14, donate to vote for your favorite branch. IAVA PARTNERS WITH THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF THE CITY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:June 10, 2021CONTACT: press@iava.org New York, NY – On Monday, June 14th, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) will partner with the League of Women Voters of the City of New York (LWVNY) to host a live event on the June primary, voter rights, and how veterans can get involved. Chief Executive Officer Jeremy Butler will be joined IAVA 10TH ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY * IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN 10th Annual Member Survey * Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. IAVA’s annual member survey is one of the largest non-governmental surveys of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans and is the most comprehensive, asking about employment, education, benefits, health and other emerging issues. If one thing is clear in 2020, it is this: IAVA members want to be heard.

BURN PITS - IAVA

Burn Pit legislation was announced by IAVA, dozens of veterans organizations, veterans exposed to burn pits, and Representatives Brian Mast (R-FL) and Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) at a historic press conference focused on the harmful effects of burn pits on the

post-9/11

OTHER TOXIC EXPOSURES Other Toxic Exposures. Unfortunately, Burn Pits are not the only means by which our veterans and servicemembers are exposed to toxins. Other exposures include: Contaminated Groundwater. Agent Orange. Radiation Exposure. Embedded Fragments. Learn More.

TRAVIS HORR

Travis Horr. Title: Director, Government Affairs. At IAVA: Travis Horr helps lead IAVA’s Washington DC Legislative and Policy efforts. He has delivered testimony on Capitol Hill, conducted interviews with various media outlets, and have met with senior leadership at both VA and DoD in order to advocate for the post-9/11 generation of veterans. PRIDE IS PERSONAL: A NAVY VETERAN'S PERSPECTIVE PRIDE is personal. A simple definition of pride is “a reasonable or justifiable self-respect”. So if pride is so personal, why is every June specified (officially or unofficially) as LGBTQ Pride Month?! The answer is simple. Until our culture provides the environment for every human being to live their truth and develop self-respect for their

PAUL RIECKHOFF

Host, Angry AmericansAuthor, Chasing Ghosts, How to FightFounder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaPaul Rieckhoff is a fighter, a patriot and a force to be reckoned with. Rachel Maddow recently said that Rieckhoff had “absolutely changed US history.” Since returning from a combat tour in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff has emerged

KAITLYNNE HETRICK

Kaitlynne Hetrick. At IAVA: As an Associate of Government Affairs, Kaitlynne tracks and reports on federal and state legislation, legal matters, and government policies pertaining to the veterans’ community and IAVA’s policy goals. She supports the organization’s efforts to bring veterans’ issues out of the beltway and into the HOME - IAVAMEMBERSHIPPROGRAMSMEDIAABOUT USTHE VOTE HUBADVOCACY IAVA is a community of 425,000+ members and growing. Veterans have paid their dues so membership is always FREE. Make your voice heard.

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GO SILENT - IAVA

This Memorial Day, remember to Honor the Fallen. #GoSilent with IAVA at 3:00 PM local time. This Memorial Day, IAVA will lay a wreath before local veterans’ monuments, and later pause for a moment of silence at 3PM local.

JEREMY BUTLER

Title: Chief Executive Officer At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

KAITLYNNE HETRICK

Title: Associate, Government Affairs At IAVA: As an Associate of Government Affairs, Kaitlynne tracks and reports on federal and state legislation, legal matters, and government policies pertaining to the veterans’ community and IAVA’s policy goals. She supports the organization’s efforts to bring veterans’ issues out of the beltway and into the consciousness of the American

BILL RAUSCH

As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the Information Operations Task Force. Prior to joining IAVA,

ALEX SHAPSES

Mr. Shapses began his insurance career in 2000. His first position at Further Lane Asset Management focused on raising high-net-worth capital for institutionally platform- approved hedge funds. Concurrently, he developed Further Lane’s insurance and estate planning business primarily serving family office clients. In 2005, Mr. Shapses began to work more deeply in the asset backed

JIM HIRSCHMANN

James (Jim) Hirschmann is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Western Asset Management Company, Legg Mason’s largest subsidiary and one of the world’s largest fixed-income asset managers. Mr. Hirschmann joined Western Asset in 1989 in a business development capacity and was appointed president and chief executive officer in 1999. He has been a key

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their READ: MENTAL HEALTH INJURIES AND OTHER THAN HONORABLE Mental Health Injuries in the Military Mental health injuries not only affects how we feel, but also how we act. As we grow to understand mental health, we continue to see its effects on every aspect of life: emotional, physical, and social. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health injuries often HOME - IAVAMEMBERSHIPPROGRAMSMEDIAABOUT USTHE VOTE HUBADVOCACY IAVA is a community of 425,000+ members and growing. Veterans have paid their dues so membership is always FREE. Make your voice heard.

JOIN THE MOVEMENT!

GO SILENT - IAVA

This Memorial Day, remember to Honor the Fallen. #GoSilent with IAVA at 3:00 PM local time. This Memorial Day, IAVA will lay a wreath before local veterans’ monuments, and later pause for a moment of silence at 3PM local.

JEREMY BUTLER

Title: Chief Executive Officer At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

KAITLYNNE HETRICK

Title: Associate, Government Affairs At IAVA: As an Associate of Government Affairs, Kaitlynne tracks and reports on federal and state legislation, legal matters, and government policies pertaining to the veterans’ community and IAVA’s policy goals. She supports the organization’s efforts to bring veterans’ issues out of the beltway and into the consciousness of the American

BILL RAUSCH

As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the Information Operations Task Force. Prior to joining IAVA,

ALEX SHAPSES

Mr. Shapses began his insurance career in 2000. His first position at Further Lane Asset Management focused on raising high-net-worth capital for institutionally platform- approved hedge funds. Concurrently, he developed Further Lane’s insurance and estate planning business primarily serving family office clients. In 2005, Mr. Shapses began to work more deeply in the asset backed

JIM HIRSCHMANN

James (Jim) Hirschmann is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Western Asset Management Company, Legg Mason’s largest subsidiary and one of the world’s largest fixed-income asset managers. Mr. Hirschmann joined Western Asset in 1989 in a business development capacity and was appointed president and chief executive officer in 1999. He has been a key

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their READ: MENTAL HEALTH INJURIES AND OTHER THAN HONORABLE Mental Health Injuries in the Military Mental health injuries not only affects how we feel, but also how we act. As we grow to understand mental health, we continue to see its effects on every aspect of life: emotional, physical, and social. Those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health injuries often

IAVA FINANCIALS

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) was founded and is run by post-9/11 veterans. Our mission is to connect, unite and empower this new generation of veterans. PRIDE IS PERSONAL: A NAVY VETERAN'S PERSPECTIVE PRIDE is personal. A simple definition of pride is “a reasonable or justifiable self-respect”. So if pride is so personal, why is every June specified (officially or unofficially) as LGBTQ Pride Month?! The answer is simple. Until our culture provides the environment for every human being to live their truth and develop self-respect for their

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their

NICHOLAS D. LOWRY

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. He is also the Director of Swann’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and educated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University in 1990. As one of the world’s

foremost

PAUL RIECKHOFF

Host, Angry AmericansAuthor, Chasing Ghosts, How to FightFounder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaPaul Rieckhoff is a fighter, a patriot and a force to be reckoned with. Rachel Maddow recently said that Rieckhoff had “absolutely changed US history.” Since returning from a combat tour in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff has emerged

THOR WOLD - IAVA

Thor Wold currently serves as a managing partner with Catalyst Venture Group, a venture capital and consulting firm dedicated to growing small business startups and helping other Veterans realize their business potential. Thor has also worked closely on many Veteran advocacy projects, working to bridge the gap between the VSO and Department of Veteran Affairs communities FLOYD “SHAD” MESHAD For more than 40 years, NVF Founder and President Shad Meshad has worked as a therapist for veterans and an advocate for veterans’ rights. After receiving his master’s degree in psychiatric social work from Florida State University, he enlisted in the army in 1970

and served as a

DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

In the wake of losing his father, Daniel made the decision to enlist in the Army. His first tour was a 15-month deployment to Baghdad. After returning home, Daniel spent an additional year in training before leaving for a 12-month tour in Afghanistan. On Oct. 3, 2009,

Daniel was one

NAVEED SHAH

Storm the Hill 2019 – Summer, Storm the Hill 2018 – Summer & Fall, Storm the Hill 2017 Naveed (Fairfax, VA) is a U.S. Army veteran from Springfield, Va., who served as a public affairs specialist from 2006 to 2010, including a 12 month tour in Iraq. After finishing his active duty time, he returned

BARRY L. BLOOM

Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC), which is the family office for the entire Tisch family. Previously, he was a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of The Northern Trust Company, a Client Advisory Board Member HOME - IAVAMEMBERSHIPPROGRAMSMEDIAABOUT USTHE VOTE HUBADVOCACY Millions of veterans were exposed to a wide range of dangerous substances, often unknowingly, during their deployments. From burn pits to radiation to chemically-laced IEDs and other toxins, these exposures have resulted in deaths and illnesses to a large and rapidly increasing number of veterans, yet the VA turns down nearly 80% of applications for disability benefits.

GO SILENT - IAVA

Thank you for joining us to #GoSilent to honor the fallen this Memorial Day. IAVA’s annual #GoSilent campaign is about raising awareness and recognition for our nation’s heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We encourage you to take the pledge to incorporate a moment of pause and recognition on May 31st at 3PM local time and

help

THE CLAY HUNT SAV ACT The Senate version of the SAV Act (S.167) was re-introduced on Jan. 13, 2015, by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 18 co-sponsors. On Feb. 3, the Clay Hunt SAV Act unanimously passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0. On Feb. 12, the bill was signed into law by President Obama at a ceremony at the White

House.

JEREMY BUTLER

Jeremy Butler. At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty Navy from 1999 DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

BILL RAUSCH

Bill Rausch. As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the

Information

NICHOLAS D. LOWRY

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. He is also the Director of Swann’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and educated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University in 1990. As one of the world’s

foremost

PAUL RIECKHOFF

Host, Angry AmericansAuthor, Chasing Ghosts, How to FightFounder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaPaul Rieckhoff is a fighter, a patriot and a force to be reckoned with. Rachel Maddow recently said that Rieckhoff had “absolutely changed US history.” Since returning from a combat tour in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff has emerged

JIM HIRSCHMANN

James (Jim) Hirschmann is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Western Asset Management Company, Legg Mason’s largest subsidiary and one of the world’s largest fixed-income asset managers. Mr. Hirschmann joined Western Asset in 1989 in a business development capacity and was appointed president and chief executive officer in 1999. He has been a key

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their HOME - IAVAMEMBERSHIPPROGRAMSMEDIAABOUT USTHE VOTE HUBADVOCACY Millions of veterans were exposed to a wide range of dangerous substances, often unknowingly, during their deployments. From burn pits to radiation to chemically-laced IEDs and other toxins, these exposures have resulted in deaths and illnesses to a large and rapidly increasing number of veterans, yet the VA turns down nearly 80% of applications for disability benefits.

GO SILENT - IAVA

Thank you for joining us to #GoSilent to honor the fallen this Memorial Day. IAVA’s annual #GoSilent campaign is about raising awareness and recognition for our nation’s heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice. We encourage you to take the pledge to incorporate a moment of pause and recognition on May 31st at 3PM local time and

help

THE CLAY HUNT SAV ACT The Senate version of the SAV Act (S.167) was re-introduced on Jan. 13, 2015, by Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and 18 co-sponsors. On Feb. 3, the Clay Hunt SAV Act unanimously passed the Senate by a vote of 99-0. On Feb. 12, the bill was signed into law by President Obama at a ceremony at the White

House.

JEREMY BUTLER

Jeremy Butler. At IAVA: Jeremy is the Chief Executive Officer but joined the staff of IAVA back in 2015 where he worked in various capacities with the Development Team helping with fundraising. In 2018 he transitioned to Chief Operating Officer and in 2019 took over as CEO. Professional Background: Jeremy served active duty Navy from 1999 DOD’S RECENT SURVEY ON SEXUAL ASSAULT SHOWS CRUCIAL NEED Last Thursday, the Department of Defense released its FY 2020 report on sexual assault. The report showed that 6,290 reported sexual assaults occurred during military service, a 1% increase from 2019. Of those, 5,640 were unrestricted reports, only 225 of those were tried by court-martial, and only 156 cases resulted in a conviction. 65% of

BILL RAUSCH

Bill Rausch. As Political Director, Bill supports the development of IAVA’s annual policy agenda and advocacy campaigns through trusted relationships with Veteran Service Organizations and government agencies. Bill is a former Army Major who served 17 months in Iraq under both Generals Casey and Petraeus while assigned to the

Information

NICHOLAS D. LOWRY

Nicholas D. Lowry is President and Principal Auctioneer of Swann Auction Galleries in New York City. He is also the Director of Swann’s Vintage Posters Department. Born into a family of antiquarian book dealers, he was raised and educated in New York, and graduated from Cornell University in 1990. As one of the world’s

foremost

PAUL RIECKHOFF

Host, Angry AmericansAuthor, Chasing Ghosts, How to FightFounder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaPaul Rieckhoff is a fighter, a patriot and a force to be reckoned with. Rachel Maddow recently said that Rieckhoff had “absolutely changed US history.” Since returning from a combat tour in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff has emerged

JIM HIRSCHMANN

James (Jim) Hirschmann is the President and Chief Executive Officer at the Western Asset Management Company, Legg Mason’s largest subsidiary and one of the world’s largest fixed-income asset managers. Mr. Hirschmann joined Western Asset in 1989 in a business development capacity and was appointed president and chief executive officer in 1999. He has been a key

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their

MEMBERSHIP - IAVA

IAVA is the home of the post-9/11 community. We have built the largest social communities to learn, connect, and to seek camaraderie. We need your voice. IAVA members participate in our member polls and surveys. We can’t do this alone, our community’s active participation helps

influence our work.

ABOUT US - IAVA

Our country has an obligation to fulfill its promise to honor and support vets. Make a donation today to help IAVA fulfill its mission to connect, unite, and empower post-9/11 veterans. IAVA 10TH ANNUAL MEMBER SURVEY * IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN 10th Annual Member Survey * Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. IAVA’s annual member survey is one of the largest non-governmental surveys of Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans and is the most comprehensive, asking about employment, education, benefits, health and other emerging issues. If one thing is clear in 2020, it is this: IAVA members want to be heard. DONATE TO IAVA GENERAL SUPPORT Our country has an obligation to fulfill its promise to honor and support vets. Your donation to IAVA allows us to fight hard for our

American heroes.

PAUL RIECKHOFF

Host, Angry AmericansAuthor, Chasing Ghosts, How to FightFounder and President, Righteous MediaFounder, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of AmericaPaul Rieckhoff is a fighter, a patriot and a force to be reckoned with. Rachel Maddow recently said that Rieckhoff had “absolutely changed US history.” Since returning from a combat tour in Iraq in 2004, Rieckhoff has emerged

VADIM PANASYUK, MSW

As Senior Manager, Client Services Vadim provides veterans and their families with referrals for social service resources to address a wide variety of needs, including: health, mental health, education, employment, legal, financial, homelessness and community support. He provides client-centered case management services and advocacy while empowering veterans and their families to reach their

STEVE KENNEDY

Steve Kennedy. Steve grew up in Monroe, CT. After a couple of years at Boston University, he decided to leave college and join the Army. In 2006, he enlisted as an infantryman and was assigned to 2/504th PIR, 82nd Abn Div. Steve did one 14-month deployment to Iraq, with half of the deployment spent doing convoy security in Anbar Province and

KAITLYNNE HETRICK

Kaitlynne Hetrick. At IAVA: As an Associate of Government Affairs, Kaitlynne tracks and reports on federal and state legislation, legal matters, and government policies pertaining to the veterans’ community and IAVA’s policy goals. She supports the organization’s efforts to bring veterans’ issues out of the beltway and into the FLOYD “SHAD” MESHAD Floyd “Shad” Meshad. For more than 40 years, NVF Founder and President Shad Meshad has worked as a therapist for veterans and an advocate for veterans’ rights. After receiving his master’s degree in psychiatric social work from Florida State University, he enlisted in the army in 1970 and served as a counselor for U.S. soldiers in

Vietnam.

BARRY L. BLOOM

Barry L. Bloom. Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC), which is the family office for the entire Tisch family. Previously, he was a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of The Northern Trust Company, a Client Advisory Board Member

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