My Why: Jennifer Boarman

Jennifer Boarman Equine Instructor Coming from a rural background with grandparents and parents that farmed for a living, it only made sense for Jennifer to also have the passion for hard work to get hard rewards. She began working with horses at a young age, growing and learning all different styles of horsemanship over the…

My Why: Jennifer Saul

Jennifer Saul Client Relations My name is Jennifer, a proud mother of two grown sons and a brand-new grandmother to my first grandson—one of life’s greatest joys. My husband and I are embracing the “empty nester” chapter with open arms, enjoying the freedom it brings while cherishing every moment with our growing family. I was born…

My Why: Jeremy Pickering

Jeremy Pickering Client Relations Jeremy was born in Vermont and spent his childhood relocating frequently as part of a military household. His upbringing took him across various parts of the country, including New York, South Carolina, Hawaii, and Virginia. He graduated from Massaponax High School in 2002 and enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly thereafter, serving…

My Why: Jacob Stitcher

Jacob Stitcher Shop Instructor Jacob grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia. where he was raised how to hunt, fish, grow his own food and to treat people with fairness and patience. His father and him ran a veteran fishing tournament on the Potomac river outside of DC for over 10 years helping veterans get outside and…

My Why: Garrett Cook

Garrett Cook Maintenance Garrett Cook is a proud Marine Corps veteran with a remarkable story to tell. During his service, he once fell out of a helicopter yet managed to walk away without ever fully breaking a bone—a testament to both his resilience and luck. Outside of his military experiences, Garrett has had his fair…

My Why: Audri Branham

Audri Branham RN Audriana or Audri has been a nurse for over 10 years. She has worked in a variety of different fields including cardiac, behavioral health, mother baby, and urgent care. She has been working in the nursing field since she was 17 years old and takes great pride in her skills. Audri was born in Jacksonville,…

My Why: Alyssa Rothman

Alyssa Rothman RN Alyssa is a Registered Nurse that was born and raised in a small town in Southern Maryland, who made the move to Virginia in 2015. She double majored in Exercise Science and Psychology at Shenandoah University, where she graduated in 2019 with a Bachelor of Science in both fields. The following year, she…

My Why: Shayla Carpio

Shayla Carpio RN Shayla was born and raised in Ohio and relocated to Virginia in 2022 when her husband received active duty orders with the U.S. Air Force. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Germanna Community College in 2024 and brings valuable experience in home health and hospice care. In her free time, Shayla enjoys painting,…

My Why: Matthew Gonzalez

Matthew Gonzalez Chef I wanted to work at Warriors Heart because their mission deeply connects with my values of service, healing, and resilience. I know the importance of discipline, teamwork, and purpose. Warriors Heart offers a chance to use those strengths while supporting Veterans, First Responders, and LEA who have sacrificed so much. For me,…

My Why: Andie Smith

Andie Smith Client Relations Warriors Heart is a mental health training facility for first responders and service members in need. I am a person who has first hand experiences with mental health struggles, and alone it is an uphill battle. This country begs for people to serve and then abandons them as soon as they’re…