Our Team

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   Founder and CEO  

Austin has been an Active Duty Army spouse for 17 years. She is the parent to three children all of whom are registered in EFMP. Austin's advocacy work includes military issues surrounding Tricare and EFMP as well as civilian issues such as Medicaid and SNAP. In February 2020 Austin testified before congress to encourage much needed EFMP reform. Austin is also the Co-Founder of The Youth and Children's Advocacy Network and a Board Member of Ketotic Hypoglycemia International.

 Executive Director 

Rebecca is an Active Duty Army spouse.  She is the parent of two children; one born typical, and one born with Down Syndrome.  Rebecca retired from Active Duty in the Air Force and served in a variety of leadership and management roles.   The bulk of her 23 year military experience was as a Government Contracting Officer.  Rebecca has advocacy experience at the State level and has worked within DoD EFMP to expand outreach opportunities.  She has a passion for assisting exceptional military families wherever they need it most. 

 Director of Communications 

Hilary Laxson was a Coast Guard Spouse for 12 years.   She has a 13 year old daughter with an Active Duty Coast Guard Member.   She became involved with Special Education dues to her daughters Severe Dyslexia, ADHD and Auditory Processing Disorder.  She holds a BSBA in  Finance from the University of Denver.  She also holds a Graduate Level Paralegal Degree from the University of San Diego Law School (an ABA approved program).   

 Director of Social Media  

 Jessica is an Air Force Veteran and Active Duty Air Force spouse of 15 years. She is the parent to two children with one enrolled in EFMP and is also enrolled in EFMP herself. Jessica has worked with elected officials on issues with Veterans with PTSD/TBI and MST, EFMP and Tricare Medical issues, Military Spouse Employment, and on retirement care options for Military Working Dogs.