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