OUR MISSION
To minimize the veteran suicide rate, free veterans from the imprisonment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The mission of Fort Freedom is to minimize the veteran suicide rate, free veterans from the imprisonment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and guide them to a newfound sense of purpose. Fort Freedom offers an individualized, 12-week life-restoring program, constructed by a veteran.
We offer a life-restoring program supported by holistic and wellness-based services. Our experts range from fitness instructors and nutrition coaches to trauma therapists. This program doesn’t hold your hand. It throws you a rope.
A U.S. Army veteran founded Fort Freedom in 2017 amid the highest levels of under-treated PTSD our military has ever seen.
The Executive Team
Jerry Haffey, Jr.
Founder and Chair
Glenn Sime, Jr.
Program Director
Zute Weick
Chief Operating Officer
Samantha Jackson
Secretary
Chelsea Platas
Chief Development Officer
Marc Chiurato
Treasurer
Board of Directors
Dr. Sylvia Keller
Chief Medical Officer
Sophie Frabotta
Spiritual Coach, Mentor
and Guide
Dania Slim
Board of Directors
Cris Carter
Board of Directors
Jerry Haffey, Sr.
Board of Directors
Shereen M. Vahabzadeh
Board of Directors
William T. Mandia
Board of Directors
John C. Brandes
Honorary Board Member
Jim Smith
Honorary Board Member
Jeff Miller
Honorary Board Member
Honorary Board Members
A Personal Note from Dr. Keller about Fort Freedom:
I work with adults that have endured significant trauma in all aspects of life. Early childhood trauma, community violence, physical and sexual abuse, intimate partner violence, terrorism, combat and war trauma. My interest in working with the Fort Freedom Initiative came about from having the privilege to work with veterans suffering from PTSD. I was, and continue to be, in awe of their resilience in working through and overcoming the darkness and inexplicable hardships that they have endured. By working with veterans and offering the opportunity to heal in the context of dignity, safety and compassion, they are able to overcome the complexities of trauma. I am indeed honored, humbled and grateful to do this work with Fort Freedom, which was created by individuals with self-less, heart-felt and soul-full intentions, of hard work, generosity and optimism.
“Through the transformative power of healing you are able
to live the quality of life you desire and deserve.”
Dr. Sylvia Keller