Executive Leadership
Damian Garcia
Damian Garcia
Founder, CEO, & President
Army Veteran. Entrepreneur. UIC student. Leads Esprit Wellness Foundation’s national vision for veteran wellness, university leadership, and national recreation center development.
Rogelio Villa
Damian Garcia
Vice President
U.S. Marine Corps veteran and community advocate. Supports operational leadership and mission alignment across Esprit’s programs and initiatives.
Nicolle Velasquez
Marketing & Promotions Lead
UIC student and Army officer. Oversees Esprit’s social media, promotional materials, and student engagement campaigns.
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Event Director
Plans fundraisers, socials, wellness events, and major community activations. Ideal for organized, driven individuals who want to create impact.
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Finance/Donations Manager
Oversees Esprit’s internal budgets, donation tracking, and financial transparency. Great fit for accounting, finance, or nonprofit admin backgrounds.
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University Chapter Coordinator
Helps launch new Esprit University Chapters across the country. Ideal for student leaders, ROTC cadets, or program builders.
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Outreach & Partnerships Lead
Builds partnerships, sponsor relationships, and local nonprofit alliances. Great for outgoing, mission-minded individuals.
Leadership
Kevin Anderson
Kevin Anderson
Health & Fitness Program Lead
ISSA-Certified personal trainer and exercise science major with gym-based client experience. Kevin supports Esprit’s Murph prep, physical programming, and fitness-based outreach for veterans and students.
Mike Urgo
Kevin Anderson
Director of Storytelling
Veteran advocate and professional videographer, Mike leads Esprit’s event coverage and media storytelling. From behind-the-scenes edits to highlight reels, he captures the impact of every major event and shares the mission through powerful visual narratives.
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Content & Media Lead
Films, edits, and posts Esprit events and storytelling content. Ideal for digital creatives, journalism students, or content marketers.
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Community/Volunteer Coordinator
Manages Esprit’s volunteer network, supports onboarding, and tracks participation. A great fit for HR, education, or nonprofit logistics.
Board of Directors
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Chairperson of the Board
Lead the board, oversee strategy, and help guide Esprit into the future
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Vice Chair / Director of Strategic Leadership
Support the Chair, advise long-term vision and growth
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Director of Outreach & Partnerships
Develop sponsorships, donors, and community partnerships
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Director of University & Student Engagement
Help grow chapters like UIC and lead national student outreach
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Director of Legal & Compliance
Guide us through nonprofit regulations, policy, and protections
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Treasurer / Director of Finance
Manage the budget, grants, and nonprofit financial health
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Director of Programs & Services
Oversee veteran-focused events, mentorship, and support programs
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Secretary / Director of Governance
Maintain board records, coordinate meetings, and uphold bylaws
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Madison Burris
Madison Burris
Board Member | Founder of Career Coach, & Consultant at Tutoring Tree LLC
Madison Burris
Madison Burris
Madison Burris
Board Member | Founder of No Boys Allowed | U.S. Army Service Member
Ambassador Opportunities
Michael Gagliano
Gabriel De La Cruz
Student Ambassador – DePaul University
U.S. Navy veteran and DePaul student. Michael represents Esprit Wellness Foundation at DePaul by supporting outreach, connecting with students, and helping introduce our mission and programs on campus.
Gabriel De La Cruz
Gabriel De La Cruz
Student Ambassador – University of Illinois Chicago
Army National Guard member and UIC student. Gabriel supports the launch of Esprit’s first university chapter, helping engage students, promote upcoming events, and represent Esprit’s values across campus.
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Student Ambassador
Represent your university, chapter, or ROTC program
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Honorary Ambassador of Veteran Wellness
Be a public voice and champion for EWF’s mission
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Community Ambassador
Promote Esprit locally through events, outreach, and service
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Fitness Ambassador
Bring EWF to life at fitness events and veteran workouts
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Digital Ambassador
Help grow our reach through social media and digital campaigns