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group photo from Veteran's Center Welcome Social
S.E.R.V.E.
Support, Empower, Reward Veterans Education

SERVE - Support, Empower, Reward Veteran Education

What is S.E.R.V.E.?

A peer-led outreach program that engages our military-connected student community to provide evaluations of current programs and resources, offer feedback for improvement, and contribute ideas to facilitate academic and career success, personal growth, and a fulfilling university experience.

  • Mission

    To create a thriving hub for peer-to-peer engagement within the military-connected student community where feedback and insights on programs and resources are on-going, significant, and impactful.

  • Vision

    To be the leading advocate for ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµâ€™s veteran and military-connected students, creating an inclusive and supportive campus environment where every member is empowered, valued, and equipped to achieve their highest potential personally, academically, and professionally.

Who Operates and Maintains the SERVE Program?

Our VALOR Squads
Veteran Ambassadors for Leadership, Outreach, and Research

On Campus (Athens) Team

Ohio Army National Guard
Logan Brown

MOS: 74D (Chemical Biological Radiation Nuclear Specialist)

Rank: Sergeant (E5)

Service: 5 years

Education: Engineering Technology Management

Personal interests: Hunting, fishing, playing video games, hanging out with friends, watching sports

Goals for the SERVE Program: Bridge the gap between student veterans and resource providers to help veterans succeed in their academic careers. Cultivate an environment where every veteran feels confident, supported, and part of something larger than themselves as an OU Bobcat.

Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the services ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ offers to our student Veterans? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me at lb440920@ohio.edu 

Ohio Air National Guard
Jacob Sheaffer

AFSC: 1N071, All-Source Intelligence Analyst

Rank: Sergeant (E5)

Service: 6 years

Education: Electrical Engineering w/ Computer Engineering Track

Personal interests: Being Outdoors, Running, Video Games, Golf, Football

Goals for the SERVE Program: : I joined SERVE because I wanted to help Veterans with campus related issues. Last semester I met with many who were unsure about their benefits or the resources that they are provided on campus. SERVE gives me the ability to connect with those students and fight for their needs across campus.

Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the services ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ offers to our student Veterans? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me at js071918@ohio.edu 

Online Team

Army Veteran
Rachel Tiller

Hello, my name is Rachel Tiller. I am an e-campus communication student. I spent 8 years in the army between the reserve and the AGR program . I supported missions like Arctic Care in Alaska and was HR for a reclass schoolhouse at Fort Knox. When I'm not taking classes, I enjoy being active and hanging out with my family. 

Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the services ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ offers to our student Veterans? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me at rt235523@ohio.edu

Army Veteran
Danielle Lewis

I’m Danielle Lewis, a former U.S. Army sergeant from Northeast Ohio. I joined the Army Reserves in 1998,
then switched to active duty and deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. After being honorably discharged in
2007, I returned to Ohio, where I went back to school and graduated with a nursing degree in 2023. I’m now
pursuing a bachelor’s in Integrated Health Sciences at ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ. I’m passionate about supporting
fellow veterans, having served as president of my college’s Student Veterans Association and volunteered at
the VA hospital in Cleveland. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, kayaking, reading, and
traveling. Most importantly, I cherish quiet moments with my husband and daughters.

Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the services ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ offers to our student Veterans? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me at dl467121@ohio.edu.  

Navy Veteran
Matt Laub

Hello, my name is Matt Laub, and I am new to the S.E.R.V.E. program. I began my military career as an
Undesignated Sailor in the United States Navy and deployed on the USS John C. Stennis during Operation
Freedom Sentinel. While aboard, I earned both my Surface and Air Warfare Devices. I later became a Navy
Corpsman and completed training before serving at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center as an
LPO/NCO in a General Surgical Ward. Although my patient care days are behind me, I enjoy helping others
and seeing them succeed.

Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions about the services ÃÛèÖÊÓÆµ offers to our student Veterans? I’m here to help! Feel free to reach out to me at sl226207@ohio.edu

Interested in joining the team? Email Ray Dixson at rdixson@ohio.edu to inquire about vacancies.