Our Team

Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

Dr. Borah's work focuses on conducting research and designing programs to identify effective programming and supports for service members, veterans, spouses, and their families.

Elisa Borah, PhD
Program Director
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

As a veteran spouse, Hannah has served as the Program Manager for the Veteran Spouse Network since 2017, helping create, implement, and evaluate supportive programs for military and veteran spouses, partners, and families.

Hannah O'Brien, MSSW
Program Manager
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

As a veteran spouse, Ashley is dedicated to applying her passion for mental health wellness focusing on communications, outreach, and delivering resources to veterans and their families.

Ashley Craig, M.Ed
Outreach Program Coordinator
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

Laurianne is a United States Air Force (USAF) veteran, and a military spouse. Laurianne has worked for over a decade bolstering supports and advocating for military families

Laurianne Rodriguez, MS
Program Coordinator
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

At the Institute, Molly wears a number of hats, leading efforts around research, programming, and event management. Her specific work at the VSN focuses on communications and graphic design.

Molly Platz
Communications & Design Specialist
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

Having had multiple family members serve in the Armed Forces, Aubrey feels passionate about supporting the military and veteran community through research and programming.

Aubrey Harvey
Research Program Coordinator
Elisa Vinson Borah, Ph.D., MSSW, Program Director

Dr. Blankenship has specialty training in the treatment of combat related posttraumatic stress disorder and provides expert consultation to community providers newly trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy.  

Abby Blankenship, PhD
Clinical Consultant

Advisory Board

The Veteran Spouse Network Advisory Board provides feedback on operations, shares marketing, and assists with program development. If you are interested in joining our Advisory Board, please contact us today!

Steph (Parker) Drake
Stephanie Drake
Executive Director at NextOp Veterans
Steph (Parker) Drake
Jennifer Gibbs
Veteran Spouse
Steph (Parker) Drake
Amanda Tindell
Communication Manager at Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic at Endeavors
Steph (Parker) Drake
JillĀ Palmer, DSW, LCSW
Senior Director of Clinical Operations for Endeavors and U.S. Navy Veteran
Steph (Parker) Drake
Amber Vasquez
Veteran Spouse
Steph (Parker) Drake
Heather Inano