Paralyzed Veterans of America is the only Congressionally chartered Veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or disease. Learn more about our mission.
You can find our experts in the nation’s capital, in the field, and across the country, providing services, research, and resources to catastrophically disabled veterans, their caregivers, and their families.
General Counsel
Linda Blauhut
- Corporate and Business Law
- Nonprofit Law and Governance
- Association Law
- Veterans Law and Benefits
- General and Appellate Litigation (State and Federal)
- Chapter Programs and Operations
- Disability Law
Government Relations
Heather Ansley
Chief Policy Officer
- Veterans issues
- Disability Civil Rights
- Legal Advocacy
Marketing & Communications
Oname Thompson
Director of Marketing & Communications
- Public Relations
- Brand Management
- Media Relations
- Graphic Design
- Storytelling Content
- PSA Development
Elisa Lerner
Director of Digital Communications & Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Website Management
- Social Media
Membership
Kim Goodman
Director, Membership
- Member Benefits
- Women Veterans Program
Veterans Benefits
Peter Gaytan
Associate Executive Director
- Veterans Budget Appropriations
- Gulf War Illness
- Veterans Homelessness Issues
Joseph Badzmierowski
Director of Field Services
Marco Rossi
Associate Director of Field Services
Medical Services
Angela Weir
- Healthcare Advocacy
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Healthcare Policy
Accessibility
Adaptive Sports and Recreation
Fabio Villarroel
Senior Director, Sports and Recreation
- Adaptive Sports and Recreation
- Emergency Medical Procedures
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
Appellate Services
Nicole Smith, Esq.
Associate General Counsel, Appeals
Veterans Career Program
Director, Veterans Career Program
- Paid employment (part-time and full-time)
- Educational and training opportunities
- Volunteer opportunities
- Resume writing, interviewing, and networking
Prosthetics
Prosthetics Consultant, Purple Heart Recipient
- Prosthetics, Sensory Aids, Spinal Cord Injury, Vietnam War, Veterans Affairs Material Management, Orthotics, POW/MIA Affairs, Veterans Affairs Data Management, Medical/Surgical Standardization
