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Two Incredible Leaders Join IAVA Board of Directors Bringing Unique and Valuable Experience to National Veterans Organization

March 9, 2021
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 9, 2021
CONTACT: press@iava.org

New York, NY – Today, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is proud to announce the addition of two new members to its Board of Directors. The IAVA Board is a select group of leaders who strongly believe in and support IAVA’s mission and values to include representing the diversity of the military and veteran communities.

IAVA’s two newest Board members are Amy McGrath, the first woman to fly a combat mission in an F/A-18 for the Marine Corps, and Bill Tovell Jr., Team Lead Manager at JP Morgan Chase & Co. and dedicated advocate for military and veteran causes. These two impressive leaders represent the best of IAVA’s community, and will serve it well in the years to come.

“I am incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work with and learn from these newest Board members,” said Jeremy Butler, CEO, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America. “Both of these dynamic leaders bring an impressive range of experiences, talent and skills to the organization and both will be incredible assets to ensure IAVA remains at the forefront of veteran support and advocacy.”

“I’m honored for the opportunity to join the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Board and to continue working for positive change for America’s veterans,” said Amy McGrath. “The work IAVA is doing for post-9/11 veterans is vital for so many Americans who served our country.”

“As a longtime supporter of this incredible organization, I am humbled and honored to join IAVA’s Board of Directors,” said Bill Tovell Jr. “I am excited to be a part of this amazing community and group of people and look forward to working on behalf of those who have served our great country.”

Learn more about IAVA and the entire IAVA Board of Directors here.

Founded by an Iraq veteran in 2004, IAVA is the non-partisan leader in advocacy, public awareness and 1-on-1 care management and peer support. We organize locallydrive historic impacts nationally, and fight for over 400,000 veterans and their allies nationwide. If a veteran or their family is in need of assistance now, please reach out to IAVA’s Quick Reaction Force at www.quickreactionforce.org or 855-91RAPID (855-917-2743) to be connected promptly with a veteran care manager who will assist you. Visit IAVA’s The Vote Hub at www.votehub.org to register to vote and find polling information.

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