Research Contributions 

Impact Statement Designed a mission-based wilderness reintegration model that addresses adrenaline withdrawal, somatic trauma, and identity through action-first, culturally aligned interventions for veteran populations. Overview This work introduces the Mission-Oriented Wilderness Reintegration Protocol (MWRP), an innovative approach to veteran reintegration that challenges traditional therapy-first models. It focuses on the mismatch between civilian treatment frameworks and

Impact Statement Developed an applied systems strategy and proposed evaluation framework to reduce post-discharge suicide risk among veterans within the first 7–14 days following care transitions. This approach strengthens continuity of care, aligns resources with patient risk, and addresses breakdowns in transitional support across clinical settings. Overview This analysis examines how gaps in post-discharge coordination contribute to elevated suicide risk among veterans, pa

Impact Statement Developed a strategy-focused analysis examining how conformity, authority structures, and order design have shaped behavior in military systems, with implications for moral injury, leadership design, and veteran outcomes. Overview This analysis explored how environmental pressure, authority, and system design influenced ethical decision-making in military contexts. Drawing on documented cases such as detention operations at Bagram, Guantanamo Bay, and Abu Ghr

Impact Statement Analyzed and translated meaning-centered psychological frameworks into applied strategies for addressing PTSD, moral injury, and post-combat reintegration challenges among Iraq and Afghanistan veterans, with an emphasis on restoring purpose, identity, and psychological resilience. Overview This analysis explores how Viktor Frankl’s meaning-centered framework (logotherapy) can be applied to trauma recovery in veteran populations. It examines how disruptions in