Celebrating our Heroes: #MyMagellanMission

Hear from our dedicated employees who help empower service members and families with compassionate, dedicated care.

Ana-Lisa Gove, Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Ana-Lisa, supporting military families is deeply personal. Growing up with constant change has given her empathy for the unique stressors service members and their families face. She is motivated by helping them build resilience and adapt positively to life’s challenges. Read More

Jessica Perdew, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

For Jessica, serving service members, Veterans, and their families is both personal and deeply meaningful. As a veteran, military spouse, and military mom, she views every client as part of her extended family and takes pride in helping them reduce stress and build financial confidence. Read More

Kimberly Laverghetta, Family Advocacy Support Services (FASS) Home Visitor

For Kimberly, supporting military families is a meaningful calling. She understands the unique pressures service members and their loved ones face, from frequent relocations to long deployments. Providing a safe, compassionate space where they feel heard and supported is her way of strengthening their resilience and overall wellbeing. Read More

Lola Gascon, Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Lola, supporting military families is personal. Her husband served in the military, and her children were born into the lifestyle. She knows the sacrifices service members and their families make every day and deeply respects their willingness to serve without hesitation.

Tiffany Taylor, Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Tiffany, supporting military families is deeply personal and meaningful. As the daughter of a veteran, she understands the challenges of transitions, deployments, and reintegration, and she is committed to helping families feel seen, valued, and supported.

Tonya Schroeder, Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA)

For Tonya, the Army has always been home. She grew up in a military family, raised by a mother who served 20 years, and carries deep respect for the mission, commitment, and strength of service members. Read More

Lisa Clark, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

As both a military spouse and the daughter of a service member, Lisa has seen firsthand the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the military community. Read more

Dana Twight, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

For nearly nine years, Dana has helped service members and their families strengthen their financial futures through honest, practical guidance.

Brian Wheeler, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

As a retired service member, Brian brings a unique perspective to helping today’s military families navigate financial challenges and reach their goals. Read more

Trisha Rich-Thurm, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Field Consultant

With several family members who proudly served in the military—including her grandfather, father, uncle, and brother—Trisha sees her work as a way to give back to those who protect our freedom. Read more

Elizabeth Taft, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

With a husband who served in the Marine Corps, a father who served in the Navy, and generations of family who answered the call to serve, Elizabeth carries their legacy with pride and purpose. Read More

Chantel Bratcher, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

Chantel helps service members, their children, and families feel supported, access resources, and strengthen their mental health. Read More

Aleta Nims, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Aleta, serving military families is both personal and purposeful. After nearly eight years on active duty and supporting her husband’s 29-year military career, she understands the challenges service members and their loved ones face.Read more

Merri Davenport, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

As a military spouse of 20 years, Merri knows firsthand the sacrifices service members and their families make every day. Her deep gratitude for the military community drives her passion for helping others achieve financial confidence and stability.Read More

Awilda Lassalle-Perez , Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

As a military spouse, Awilda understands the challenges that come with military life. Her passion for helping others drives her commitment to supporting service members, veterans, and the families who stand beside them.

Kari Lewis, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

As the spouse of a 25-year Navy veteran, Kari knows the stress and sacrifice that come with military life. Today, she gives back by supporting military families and children through connection, care, and understanding. Read more

Addie Pesche, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

For Addie, serving the military community is personal. After more than 22 years as a military spouse and now a proud mom of an NROTC cadet, she sees every service and family member as part of her own extended family. Read More

Teddi Merrell-Stewart, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Teddi, serving military families is a way to honor her father, a Korean War veteran who taught her the meaning of resilience and duty. Read More

Jason Meier, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

After serving 25 years in the military, Jason saw how financial decisions, both good and bad, can shape a service member’s future. Now, he continues his service by helping military families build financial confidence and security.

Michael Snowdon, Personal Financial Counselor (PFC)

Michael has helped countless service members reduce debt, build financial confidence, and strengthen their overall wellness. Especially during challenging times, like government shutdowns, he finds purpose in helping them stay steady and focused on their goals.

Sandy Ellis, Military Family & Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Sandy, supporting service members and their families is an honor. She is inspired by their strength, resilience, and the sacrifices they make to keep our nation safe, and she is committed to being there when they need support the most.

Tonya Nascimento, Military Family & Life Counseling (MFLC)

For Tonya, serving military families is personal. Growing up in military culture shaped her understanding of how closely the mission and the family are connected, and she is dedicated to supporting the children and teens who make that mission possible.

Kalah Porter, Child and Youth Behavioral (CYB) Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Kalah, being a Child and Youth Behavioral MFLC is a purposeful and fulfilling mission. She is committed to helping military children grow in confidence, build resilience, and develop skills that support their emotional well-being.

Amy Abroms, Military Family and Life Counselor (MFLC)

For Amy, supporting military families is both meaningful and rewarding. Read More