James Colbert and Jason Peller/Heroes Linkedin

Jennifer Hill interviews James Colbert and Jason Peller from Heroes Linkedin, an organization that pairs Veterans with civilians in helping Veterans get back to work after deployment. Heroes Linked connects Veterans with mentors who are civilians who can help them network and learn what they need to know to get a position in their desired field. James shares about the difference that the program is making in the lives of Veterans and their spouses in giving them resources to “level the playing field.”

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James (Jim) is Chief Operating Officer. He brings to Heroes Linked more than two decades of experience in the non-profit sector. Most recently, he was Policy Director at JINSA – an organization dedicated to a strong American military and robust security cooperation between the U.S. and its allies. It was there that he first worked alongside Yola Johnston, Heroes Linked's founder.

Jim is also the Executive Director of Heroes Linked's parent organization, the Military and Veterans Appreciation Trust Foundation (MVAT).

After receiving his B.A. from the University of Illinois in Political Science, Jim earned an M.A. in International Affairs from The George Washington University.

Jason Peller is director of community and corporate outreach for Heroes Linked. For more than a decade, Jason has been building successful programs, collaborations, and campaigns for various commercial and non-profit organizations. He has experience working with a wide range of organizations in the commercial, public and non- profit sectors including, national security, healthcare, advanced technology, biotechnology, and pharmaceuticals. Jason received his B.A. in History from The George Washington University.