About Us
Comprehensive. Customized. Compassionate. We provide active, personalized support to veteran students by building relationships. Our program works because we care, and the impact lasts a lifetime.
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.
THE WYAKIN
Culture
We believe that by serving and sacrificing in the name of our safety and freedom, wounded veterans have earned the right not to a handout, but to our very best efforts to assist them in purposing their commitment and hard work towards a successful and fulfilling civilian future.
CORE
Values
Optimistic
We don’t hope for success, we anticipate it.
Collaborative
We share a vision forged from diverse perspectives.
Supportive
We engage fully so that no one faces their journey alone.
Safe
We pledge that all here are free from judgement, disrespect, and unkindness.
Innovative
We achieve exceptional results and continuous progress through novel, informed solutions.
Balanced
We take an agile and individualized approach to all we do.
Genuine
We say what we mean, we do what we say.
Focused
We are resolute, effective, and singular in our pursuit of Warrior success.
TRANSPARENCY
Our Commitment
We pride ourselves on being exceptional stewards of the support we receive so we want
our supporters to know how their contributions are being spent.
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”Wyakin staff feel like a second family to me and they are there for me whenever I need.
Irene PadillaWarrior
WYAKIN FOUNDATION
Board of Directors
Jeff Bacon
Co-Founder & Board Chair
Linda Davidson-Gafford
Vice Chair
Jennifer Neil
Board Treasurer
Brig Gen Bill Shawver, USAF, Ret.
Board Secretary
Laura Cobb
Board Member
Jim Hovren
Board Member
Rudy Soto
Board Member
Chuck Winder
Board Member