About Us

You know the old saying you don’t truly “get it” unless you are a part of “that group.” Sadly, 15 years ago when I met my husband, I became a part of “that group.” I met my now husband, 15 years ago upon returning home from his active-duty discharge welcome home party. We hit it off right away. Little by little I started to notice things that were “different.” Over the years, I have watched him have multiple nightmares, observed his hypervigilance at times, watched him do certain things and sit in certain areas. I never thought anything about it at first. After some time, I could tell he was struggling. While I was finishing my graduate degree for Social Work, I vowed that the hoops and daily struggles that he goes through would decrease or hopefully, one day end. So, I started to do research and applying to work for the local VA. After a few years I landed a job at the VA! I was ecstatic. I felt finally, I can help many other Veterans feel a fulfilling and meaningful life without fear! While I did the best, I could and knowing that I did help many amazing Veterans along the way I knew my hands were tied to a degree.

Over the many years of providing therapy, I heard common stories, trials, tribulations, wants and desires. That is when I decided to leave the VA and to do what my heart intended. I spent countless hours of prepping, research, and many sleepless nights creating a strategic plan to create the BEST program out there to assist Veterans. Calm Waters was started in 2020 and now we are officially a 501(c)(3) with the IRS and will continue to build the program and planning. Calm Waters is here to show Veterans people DO listen. We have your 6! I am passionate with what I do, and I am confident we will assist in ending Veteran homelessness and reduce Veteran suicide! Will you join us??