Our Team & Leadership | Children of Fallen Heroes

Ken Wasley

President & Founder | Board Member

Ken leads the organization’s national mission, serving over 15,000 children through aviation, STEAM, and wellness initiatives. He is spearheading the development of the permanent 82-acre Retreat and STEAM Campus in Vass, NC next to Fort Bragg and Pinehurst.

DONOR IMPACT: Fiduciary responsibility and execution of the 82-acre campus capital development plan.

First Global Allies Memorial

Legacy Project | Led by Ken Wasley

The First Global Allies Memorial is the visionary anchor of the CFH 82-acre campus. This landmark initiative honors the international alliance of heroes, creating a bridge between global history and future-ready education.

Designed as a world-class destination, the memorial provides a "Living Classroom" where youth can reflect on the shared values of service and sacrifice while looking toward a future of innovation and leadership.

STRATEGIC FOCUS: Capital naming rights and foundational endowment for an international landmark.

Governance & Strategy

Linda Plummer

Vice President | Board Member

Linda provides strategic leadership and internal governance, ensuring CFH’s mission is carried out with integrity and organizational accountability.

DONOR IMPACT: Ethical and sustainable operations.

Jane Therrien

Financial Advisor | Board Member

Jane provides oversight in financial planning and compliance, protecting donor trust through disciplined stewardship of resources.

DONOR IMPACT: Fiduciary oversight and risk mitigation.

Aldo Rovito

Senior Advisor

Bringing deep experience from Law Enforcement and the VA, Aldo advises on institutional accountability to keep CFH effective and ethical.

DONOR IMPACT: Institutional accountability and agency coordination.

Operations & Development

Trent Nesmith

Corporate Construction Advisor

Trent provides strategic guidance on facility development, ensuring the campus expansion is executed with quality and sustainability.

DONOR IMPACT: Capital asset management.

Destiny Flynn

Wellness & Mentorship Director

Destiny leads programs supporting emotional health, creating safe healing environments for Gold Star and First Responder youth.

DONOR IMPACT: Evidence-based wellness outcomes.

Jamie Talavera

Advocacy Director

Jamie elevates family voices and strengthens support systems, ensuring policies reflect the real needs of impacted children.

DONOR IMPACT: Family advocacy and institutional networks.

Gene Saurez

Law Enforcement Liaison

Gene strengthens relationships with public safety agencies, ensuring programs reflect best practices in safety and community service.

DONOR IMPACT: Public-private safety partnerships.

Amanda Smith Jones

Culinary Director of Events

Amanda leads hospitality coordination, ensuring events reflect values of care and quality while strengthening donor relations.

DONOR IMPACT: Strategic hospitality and connection.

Kayla Fournier

Director of Beauty & Weddings

Kayla leads creative partnerships and event strategies that develop innovative revenue pathways to support CFH mission goals.

DONOR IMPACT: Revenue diversification and partnerships.

Our Leadership Team