About us

Christopher has received multiple awards for his service to the veteran’s and local community. He has been recognized by the Red Cross, The National Guard, The County of Northampton, The House of Representatives, Two State Senators, and a few local organizations.

Cadence grew up in a military family, moving frequently before settling in the Lehigh Valley in 2001. She lives with her husband, Chris, a former Marine. Since 2009, she has worked as a Certified Surgical Technologist at St. Luke’s Hospital and has a B.A. in Biology at DeSales University, aiming for a Master’s as a Physician’s Assistant. Cadence volunteers with Big Brothers Big Sisters, mentoring the same Little Sister for four years.

She and Chris met through local Veterans organizations, and together they share a vision to connect veterans with resources to help them reach their potential. Though never having served herself, Cadence deeply respects those who have, and she actively gives back to the military community. She serves as Vice President of Battle Borne, overseeing inventory and shipping of merchandise.

Kelsey is a New Jersey native, currently serving as a Staff-Sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserves. She resides in East Stroudsburg, PA with her fiancé, whom she met while serving within the same unit in the Army. Kelsey has one tour under her belt so far, where she served as the Team Leader for the Theater Mortuary Evacuation Point in Kuwait.

Aside from her military experience, Kelsey has a Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health with a concentration in Addiction and Mental Health, and a Master’s degree in Social Work. She is also a Licensed Social Worker in Pennsylvania. Kelsey has 5 years of experience in social services, mental health, and substance abuse. Kelsey supports Battle Borne’s mission by utilizing her education and experience to connect veterans to resources in the community.

Evelyn is a New York native with over twenty years of experience in mental health and substance abuse disorder. Evelyn has a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration with a minor in Psychology. She is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.

Currently, Evelyn has returned to school to pursue a career in Addiction Medicine/Nursing, where she hopes she can use all her skills to help the underserved population in the community.

Whitney, a Lehigh Valley native, is a Board Member of Battle Borne, where she supports fundraising, grant research, event planning, and marketing. With 23 years in retail management, she brings leadership, project management, and operations skills to her work with the organization.

As an entrepreneur, Whitney runs two businesses, specializing in burnout recovery as a Life Coach, and co-hosting continuing education seminars for professionals.

In her free time, she enjoys being with her husband, son, and rescue pup, while focusing on mental health and wellness.

Miranda Sisolak is a Lehigh Valley native with 24 years in human services. She has worked for Lehigh County for her whole career in areas such as mental health, children and youth, intellectual disabilities, early intervention, forensics, and housing and homeless advocacy. She has a bachelor’s degree from Gettysburg College in political science and philosophy.

With 15 years of experience in the field, Kassie has worked as a trauma-informed therapist, case manager, program coordinator, and mobile service provider. She is also a published, award-winning writer, using her skills to raise awareness and advocate for systemic change in mental health and addiction.