Linda Kreter, President and CEO. Ms. Kreter is the former founder (1994) and CEO of Pharmaceutical Research Plus, Inc.; creating the niche market of accelerating patient recruitment for clinical trials. With a combination of unique software and exceptional call center physican/study coordinator customer support, PRP cut over 25 years from clinical drug development time. After the sale of PRP and upon leaving the company in 2004, her focus shifted to providing innovative software solutions to improve health and wellness education, and communication support for children and military families.
With the integrated divisions of WiseHealth, Linda has brought a user-driven, inventive approach to essential high-tech, high-touch platforms that extend the reach of family programs. Most recently, Linda has focused on vital proactive Caregiver Peer Support and responsive follow-through via VeteranCaregiver, connecting service and veteran families with agency and community programs. With direct support of Veteran and Wounded Warrior families, Linda is recognized as a subject matter expert for military/veteran Caregiving and regularly speaks and promotes peer-to-peer support and crucial two-way communication for families of the injured, ill, and/or wounded.
An additional by-product of VeteranCaregiver's peer network has been noteworthy success in Suicide Prevention. By recognizing and spreading awareness of the precursors of suicide (family history, anxiety, depression, financial and emotional strain and risky behaviors), hundreds of Veterans have been guided to needed clinical help. In the last year alone, 20 Veteran and 3 Caregiver suicides have been averted. VeteranCaregiver works closely with the VA Crisis Line, and a continually growing number of DoD and VA resources. She earned her degree in biology from Smith College.
Jill Trammell, MBA, Senior Consultant. With over 16 years experience in business and management, Jill brings a rich background in government-funded human services and non-profit leadership. Jill understands the business of needs assessment, outcome measures, monitoring, compliance and communication issues which all can create gaps in care from years of working within the government and private sector. Her ability to identify the gaps in service delivery and assist in the development of creative solutions encompass the continuum of care and multiple organizational systems. She is recognized in her communities as a leader in collaborative development and brings exceptional knowledge of communication efforts in new media.
Pamela Stokes Eggleston, MBA, Senior Consultant. Since 2004, Pamela’s goal has been to raise awareness of the challenges military families and veterans face upon returning from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since her husband was combat injured in Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF), Pamela can identify with military spouses and caregivers who are often ignored. She has worked in the public policy, criminology, research and business management fields for over 18 years, serving as a consultant, peer reviewer and grant reviewer for numerous agencies including the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the VA, the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), the Department of Labor, the National Resource Directory, and as an advisor on Congress-supported publications, and as Development Director for Blue Star Families. She is a member of the National Black MBA Association; additionally, she serves as an Advisory Board Member of Tee It Up for The Troops and on the Business and Professional Women Foundation’s Joining Forces for Women Veterans and Military Spouses Mentoring Advisory Council.
Pat Rowe Kerr. Former Ombudsman to the Missouri Veterans Commission, Ms. Kerr is now pursuing her MBA while assisting with special service needs among veterans and their caregivers. She has assisted over 4,000 families nationwide and is considered a specialist in the unique challenges of the National Guard and Reserve forces that now comprise 53% of those deployed in service of our country.
Veterans, Wounded Warriors, and Service Family Advisors.
WiseHealth is grateful for the ongoing volunteer efforts of caregivers, service members and veterans. Caregivers from both the active duty and veteran community assist in recommending and vetting new online features to best support family caregivers, wounded warriors, and service families for VeteranCaregiver.com. Wounded Warriors and Veterans are especially crucial in providing real-time feedback to newly-emerging issues along the care continuum and in Suicide Prevention. This is an ever-evolving team seeking compassionate care and improved communications for the best physical and mental health outcomes. We express our sincere appreciation for their contributions. In addition, a dedicated team of Navy spouses provide content for WiseHealthKids.com, permitting flexible, part-time employment around the globe.
WiseHealth Expert & Content Panel
June Allen, L.C.S.W-C, M.Ed, Ph.D. President, Creative Consultants, Inc., a consulting practice in creative problem solving and private practice in psychotherapy with a special interest in family and children's therapy, children's education, and family support, including the military.
Laura Friedmann, MS, R.D. Registered Dietician and healthcare educator with over 16 years nutritional counseling and pharmaceutical sales experience.
Steven Vaught, CSCS. As a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Mr. Vaught applies scientific knowledge to train athletes for the primary goal of improving athletic performance.
Thomas Casey, M.Ed. Founder and Executive Director, The De La Salle School, Freeport, NY, with 25 years elementary and secondary teaching and administration.
Krista Sweeney, B.S. Ed. Educator for PK-6 with 11 years of elementary education teaching, and an additional five years of homeschooling.
Children's Advisory Team (CAT)
Emily A, Rachel A, Joe A, Jane B, Carson H, Justin L, Sam M, Wade R, Kimberly S, Hannah W (ages 7-13). Every week during WiseHealthKids.com site development, this team of dedicated children met to critique, help design and test the WiseHealthKids.com website for kid-friendly usage. Huge thanks to this valued team of children!