Board of Directors
Volunteering in their roles, the Soldiers’ Angels Board of Directors brings a diverse array of skills, knowledge, and experiences to the leadership team. They play a crucial role in guiding Soldiers’ Angels to fulfill its mission of ensuring “No Soldier Goes Unloved.”
Phyllis Jo (PJ) Baunach
Chair
Attorney, Psychologist, and
Independent Mary Kay Sales Director
Alexandria, Virginia
Andrew Shipe
Vice Chair
USA (Veteran)
Vice President, National Platforms
Republic Services
Cave Creek, Arizona
Kyle Brooks, DrBA
Secretary
Army Reserves
Manager of Customer Care
ELEAD
Hahira, Georgia
Lauren Genovese,
CPA
Treasurer
Retired, VP & CFO
Honeywell International
Sandy Springs, Georgia
Katie Bowen
Project Manager
Peraton
Cleveland, Tennessee
Maria Carlin
Director of Investor Relations
Medalist Partners, LP
Ormond Beach, Florida
Joseph Castle, PhD
USA (Veteran)
Executive Advisor, Strategic Partnerships and Technology
SAS Institute, Inc.
Ijamsville, Maryland
Anthony Cooper, PhD
USA (Retired)
Retired, Chief, CDCE
VA Atlanta Healthcare System
Atlanta, Georgia
Gregory Harkins
USA (Retired)
President
CWTSato Travel
Georgetown, Texas
D. Farr Nolan
Assistant General Counsel
RWE
San Antonio, Texas
Amy Palmer
USAF (Veteran)
President & CEO
Soldiers’ Angels
San Antonio, Texas
Amit Saxena
USA (Veteran)
President & CEO
Sarus, Inc.
Atlanta, Georgia
Josh Smith
USAF (Veteran)
Project Manager
Valero Energy Corporation
San Antonio, Texas
Senior Staff
The Soldiers’ Angels Senior Staff collectively boasts over 51 years of experience in the Military nonprofit sector. Each staff member contributes unique skills to the leadership team, aligning with their distinct areas of expertise.
Amy Palmer
USAF (Veteran)
President & CEO
Michelle Julazadeh Chavarin
Vice President of Marketing
and Communications
Vicki Sarracino
Vice President of Programs