
Guardian Ball XII
A Taste of New Orleans
November 17th, 2023
Jack’s Urban Meeting Place
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The Rest of
Your Story
Starts Here.
Transition can be challenging, the path forward can be hard to find. Only you can define what success means to you; we’ll help you find the path that is uniquely yours.
The Rest of
Your Story
Starts Here.
Transition can be challenging, the path forward can be hard to find. Only you can define what success means to you; we’ll help you find the path that is uniquely yours.
WHO WE ARE
The Wyakin Mission
To serve as a conduit, connecting wounded and injured veterans to their successful and fulfilling civilian futures through education, development, and guidance.
Our Six Tenets
The Classic Wyakin program, Wyakin Works, and Wyakin Wheels provide the support and structure our Warriors can frame and confidently write the rest of their story. We’ve built this structure around our Six Tenets.

Mentorship

Education/Emergent Grants

Community
Impact

Networking

Professional
Development

Wyakin
for Life


WYAKIN FOUNDATION
Meet Our Warriors

Sean Sexton
U.S. Air Force
A.D. Firearm Science
Wyakin Warrior since 2020
Hometown: Meridian, ID

Sarah Price
U.S. Navy
B.S. Accounting
Wyakin Warrior since 2021
Hometown:

Ben Adams
U.S. Marine Corps
B.S. Political Science
Wyakin Warrior since 2018
Hometown: Emmett, ID

Amanda de la Guardia
U.S. Air Force
B.S. Nursing
Wyakin Warrior since 2018
Hometown: Miami, FL

What is a Wyakin?
According to tradition, Nez Perce youth would travel to an isolated area, alone and vulnerable, until visited by a guardian being known as a wyakin. Once revealed, their wyakin would guide and protect them for life. In this same spirit, we share each Warrior’s journey, providing care and protection as we walk with them toward a healthy future. Our Warriors are never alone.
WYAKIN FOUNDATION
Our Team

Cory Rodriguez
Executive Director
Emily Carlisle
Development Officer

Alma Delic’
Business Office Manager

George Nickel
Director of Veteran Programs

Alice Pyle
Career Development Coordinator