Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) is now in its third decade of supporting injured veterans as they transition back to civilian life. To carry out its work, which centers on offering wide-ranging programs designed to benefit warriors, their families, and caregivers, the nonprofit relies on the leadership of an all-volunteer board of directors.
In late September, WWP announced the appointment of three new board members. Let’s learn a little about each of them.
John Campbell
John Campbell has extensive experience in supporting current and former service members. A retired Army four-star general who served his country for 37 years, he is the president of John F. Campbell & Associates LLC. He also serves as the chairman of NS2 Serves, through which he works to connect veterans with employment opportunities.
Campbell’s military career saw him demonstrate effective leadership of organizations as large as 1.2 million. He was deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, where he commanded combat forces for 4½ years. Before retiring, he served as vice chief of staff of the US Army and as commanding general of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan.
Keita Franklin
Keita Franklin has a proven record of advocating for current and former service members through her work in public health. As a principal advisor for the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs, she drove significant change in the area of suicide prevention and worked to close gaps between the two organizations. Her success in improving health systems for military communities has earned her recognition as a national leader in her field.
Franklin holds a PhD in social work from Virginia Commonwealth University. She currently serves as an executive consultant at Deloitte, where she brings expertise in data-driven leadership.
Scott Howell
Scott Howell’s 34 years in the US Air Force saw him rise to the rank of lieutenant general. He earned numerous awards and commendations during this time, including the Defense Distinguished Service Medal and the Bronze Star. Today, he brings his experience to the private sector, where he serves as a board advisor for tech firms.
Prior to retiring in 2021, Howell led 14,000 special operations teams around the world as commander of the Joint Special Operations Command. His background also includes a role as commander of the Joint Special Operations Command.