Heart for Service
Our Mission
At the Doc1 Foundation, we honor the perseverance and sacrifice of our veterans, ensuring their service to our country does not end when their military mission is complete.
Honoring their resilience and dedication, our mission is to empower every veteran to find their place and purpose beyond service.
The Doc1 Foundation aims to provide a structured path for veterans and their families transitioning to civilian life.
Through targeted housing assistance and a compassionate network, our goal is to bridge the gap between service and civilian life.
Resources
Doc1 Foundations Resource Center is ready to assist every veteran in navigating housing resources.
Our dedicated care coordinators provide clear, personalized guidance through complex assistance programs, ensuring veterans get the support they need.
DOC1 Team
Get to know the people behind the Doc1 Foundation. These leaders are dedicated to serving our veterans with compassion and expertise.
Meet our Team
Lea Ramirez
Founder / Board Member
Chief Executive Officer
Stephen J. McColgan, MD, MBA
Founder / Board Member
John A. Heydt, MD
Board Member
R.J. Demman
Chief Operations Officer
Karina Fedasz, MBA
Chief Financial Officer
Alfonso Ceja
Project Manager
Calvin Lian, LVN
Veterans Case Manager
Melina Alonzo
Veterans Care Coordinator
Michael Martin
Veterans Coordinator
Edith Baker
Advisor / Tribal Liaison
Adam Conour
Advisor / Veteran
Ladon Gilbert
Advisor / Veteran
Dr. Agostino Iarrobino, DO
Advisor
Lance Minoru Makinano
Advisor / Veteran
Zach Stangle, MBA
Ambassador / Veteran
Our Guiding Principles
For the Doc1 Foundation, the values of Passion, Purpose, Power, and Proven form the bedrock of our mission to support veterans and their families in transitioning to civilian life. Here’s how each of these values defines and drives our work:
Passion
We are fueled by an unwavering commitment to serve those who have served our country.
The dedication and sacrifices made by veterans deserve not just recognition, but actionable support that transforms their lives.
This passion propels us to go above and beyond, ensuring that every veteran has access to housing.
Purpose
Our purpose is clear:
To be a guiding hand for veterans as they navigate the often-challenging path of reintegration into civilian life.
We are dedicated to offering tailored assistance that addresses the unique housing needs of each veteran.
We strive to provide a structured, supportive community that empowers veterans and their families to build a brighter future.
Every action we take is rooted in our deep understanding of the critical role veterans play in our society and the importance of supporting them in their housing needs.
Power
We believe in the power of community, collaboration, and resilience.
It starts at home—the power of safe housing is the cornerstone for a veteran’s successful transition to civilian life.
The Doc1 Foundation recognizes that a stable and secure environment is essential for veterans to center themselves, heal, and rebuild.
Safe housing provides a place for veterans to recover from the challenges of service, focusing on their mental and physical well-being.
It’s where they can regain stability, pursue new opportunities, and break free from cycles of hardship like homelessness.
Proven
Our approach is grounded in proven, data-driven methods.
By actively incorporating feedback from the veterans we serve, we ensure our services remain relevant, impactful, and aligned with the veterans’ evolving needs.
At the Doc1 Foundation, we are committed to making a real, measurable difference, proving every day that with the right support, each veteran can succeed in their civilian journey.
