We help veterans and first responders throughout the Pacific Northwest access, effective, long-term solutions to transform Post-Traumatic Stress into Post-Traumatic Growth

Our Values

COMMUNITY

We believe unity among our citizens, more positively impacts the lives of our veterans, first responders, and families.

EMPOWERMENT

We encourage finding joy, purpose and passion for all those who dream.

INTEGRITY

We uphold honesty, decency, kindness and good character in ourselves and others we partner with.

HONOR

We revere service to community, country, and God.


EXCELLENCE

We exceed expectations through constructive, relevant, and results-driven ideas.

COURAGE

We admire the resilience of our heroes and families as they overcome obstacles and the extreme challenges, they face serving our country and communities.

OUR BOARD MEMBERS

Justin Uhler of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Justin Uhler

President

Veteran

Nino Gray of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Nino Gray

Vice President

Veteran | Seahawks Task Force 12
Veteran Outreach

Alec Zarelli of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Alec Zarelli

Treasurer

Packy Rieder of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Packy Rieder

Secretary | Veteran

Swing For a Soldier Director

Jason Emerson of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Jason Emerson

Board Member

Retired First Responder

Trish Huff

Board Member


Mike Mitchell of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Mike Mitchell

Board Member

Veteran

Ron O'Ferrall of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Ron O’Ferrall

Board Member

Veteran

Cameron Smith of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Cameron Smith

Board Member


Seth Storset of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Seth Storset

Board Member

Pull For a Soldier Director

Leslie Mayne of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Leslie Mayne

Founder

Prayer Breakfast Director

Our Dream Team

Steve Easton of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Steve Easton

Executive Director

Retired LEO

Anastasia Farr of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

anastasia farr

Admin Manager


Jessica Mason of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

jessica mason

Community Engagement and Special Event Coordinator

jeff bauknecht

Race For A Soldier Director


Scooter Lewis, Veteran Outreach Coordinator for the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

scooter lewis

Veteran & VSO Outreach Coordinator


Kenny Mayne of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Kenny mayne

Foundation Ambassador


Avery Easton

Avery Easton

Social Media Manager


jacquelyn flora

Grant & Development Manager


Rachel Braaten of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Rachel Braaten

of Braaten Productions

Our Storyteller/Videographer

Jason Neighbors of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

Jason Neighbors

Website Guru


Miguel Galeana of the Permission To Start Dreaming Foundation

miguel galeana

of Route 16 Running & Walking

Race Ambassador

Who We Are

We are committed to bringing hope and healing to our first responders, military members, veterans and their families dealing with post-traumatic stress and combat trauma.

Do You Need Help?

If you are in a crisis and need to talk right away, or you are concerned about somebody else, there is always someone to listen and help.