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Astrid Dippold - Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD Treatment

My Why: Astrid Dippold

Astrid Dippold Admissions Advocate Astrid was born and raised in Bavaria, Germany and discovered her love for medicine and languages early in life. After a foray into medical school, she decided that she wanted to pursue her passion for languages, instead. Living in a military community, she used her degree in languages to get a…

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Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: Jessica Brock

I come from a long line of military family members, and I’ve watched each of them deal with PTSD, addiction and depression in one form of another. As a former service member myself, I want to help others overcome some difficulties in their lives. I aim to be an ear to listen when someone needs…

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Greg Lucas - - Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD

My Why: Greg Lucas

Greg Lucas Safety Officer James Tripp was born and raised in Bandera. At the age of 18, James joined the Army as a Military Police Officer and shortly after deployed to Afghanistan. James spent over five years in the Army with two deployments to Afghanistan before leaving. After leaving the military, James worked in the…

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Allison Simpson- Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: Allison Simpson

Allison Simpson Housekeeping Allie Simpson was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas. She attended James Madison high school and graduated in 2008, and had plans to join the Marine Corps after she graduated. Soon after graduation she found out she was pregnant with her oldest son. A few years later she was reunited with…

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Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: Wood Shop Instructor

Wood Shop Instructor The Warriors Heart Woodshop Instructor is a Christian with a large family. He is fifth generation Texan and enjoys being around animals, children, and the outdoors. He has been with Warriors Heart since November 2021. My Why: I have served the public sector in one form or another since 1974. Last October…

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Ella Echavarri - Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: Ella Ellis

Ella Ellis Screener I was born in Houston Texas and grew up in CPS so I moved all over Texas. While in CPS I met my daughter’s father who enlisted in the army He came back broken and fighting addiction where he lost his battle with life when my daughter was 2 weeks old. I…

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James Tripp -Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: James Tripp

James Tripp Transportation Lead James Tripp was born and raised in Bandera. At the age of 18, James joined the Army as a Military Police Officer and shortly after deployed to Afghanistan. James spent over five years in the Army with two deployments to Afghanistan before leaving. After leaving the military, James worked in the…

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Todd George - Warriors Heart - Addiction and PTSD treatment center for active military, veterans, and first responders.

My Why: Todd George

Todd George Maintenance Todd was born and raised in Nebraska. Retired from U.S. Coast Guard after 20 years of active duty as a Chief Marine Science Technician, doing environmental response to hazardous substances and remediation of coastal zones. Enjoys hiking, camping, and competing in endurance races. My Why: As a veteran, I feel it’s important that fellow veterans,…

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