Veterans Helping Veterans
Our Mission
Veteran’s PATH provides high quality, veteran-specific mindfulness training and support to build inner strength and resilience.
Our Vision
Every US veteran finds wholeness and leads a purposeful and fulfilling life.
Our Values
Integrity, Courage, Compassion, and Service.
Core Beliefs
- Support is strength: We show up for each other and are stronger together
- No one is whole alone: Family and community are essential to well-being
- A solid base is critical: Mindfulness and compassion are the foundation of a fulfilling life
- Wellness can be learned: We train for life just as we trained for the mission
Our History
Our history is grounded in helping veterans rediscover Peace, Acceptance, Transformation, and Honor (PATH) in the next chapter of their lives. Since 2008, we have created healing experiences through mindfulness-based retreats, seminars, and online courses, empowering veterans to address trauma and initiate a healthy reintegration into civilian life.
Connect With Us
Interested in one of our programs or partnering with us? Let us know.
Instructors and Programs
Mark Williams
Director of Programs, Veteran, US Airforce
Vanessa Meade
Veteran, US Army
Kim Smith
Col. Ret., US Army
Frankie Stoneham
Specialist, Veteran, US Army
Ruthie Racine
Lt. Col. Ret., US Army
Bill Filter
Director of AMP Training
Kathy Prue-Owens
Col, Ret., US Army
Adam Steffens
SSG, Ret., US Army
Our Administrative Staff
Shannon Calhoun
Program Coordinator & Grant Writer
David Drake
Executive Director
Edie Rossborough
Executive Administration
Our Founders
Lee Klinger Lesser
Co-Founder
Chris Fortin
Co-Founder
Our Board of Directors
Christopher Thorsen
Board Chairperson
Quantum Edge, LLC
Heather Buck
Board Treasurer
CPA Price Waterhouse and Certified Professional Coach
Kathy Polizzi
Board Secretary
Google Executive and ICF Certified Leadership Coach
Kim Smith
Col. US Army, Retired
Bart Holaday
Board Emeritus
Steven Millette
Gloo, LLC
Ron Rosansky
Fidelus Technologies, LLC
Our Partners
