Leadership
A dedicated staff, a Board of Directors, and a national Leadership Council — focused entirely on the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members. Together they bring a high degree of military and corporate experience, and a profound personal commitment to one goal: a debt-free education for every Scholar we serve.
Our vision is to honor the sacrifices of our Service members by investing in their children's capacity for greatness through education.
No Greater Sacrifice is dedicated to the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members by delivering tailored scholarships and resources to improve their quality of life through the pursuit of higher education.
Since 2008, that work has committed $30M+ toward post-high-school education benefits for 571 Recipients — the term the Foundation uses for the Scholars it funds — with 95% of every dollar raised going directly to the mission. Since 2008, Scholars have pursued degrees at 350+ colleges, universities, and trade schools nationwide.
Every person on this page — our staff, our Board of Directors, and our Leadership Council — gives their time, expertise, and resources to make that possible.
A small, full-time staff carries the mission forward every day — selecting Scholars, building each Scholar's academic and financial roadmap, running the annual BootCamp in Washington, D.C., and standing alongside families from enrollment through graduation.
Their backgrounds span the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, defense intelligence, and scholarship administration — and one of them, Associate Director Boston Gilbert, first came to NGS as a scholarship Recipient before joining the team that now serves the next generation.
Executive Director
Before joining NGS in 2010, Rebekah served in the Department of Homeland Security and worked with the State Department in Iraq, coordinating multinational press events and communicating with ambassadors and military leaders. Her career began at the White House Office of Communications. A Mississippi native with a degree in Business Administration from Mississippi State University, she lives in Northern Virginia with her family.
Director of Operations and Finance
Kanon joined the Foundation in 2011 after managing international operations at L-3 Communications. She previously served at the Department of Homeland Security as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner, supporting initiatives across domestic and international military bases. She holds a biology degree from Baylor University and is based in Texas with her Marine Corps veteran husband, Mark.
Director of Outreach
Amy joined NGS in 2024 and leads the Foundation's outreach to Scholars, families, and supporters, drawing on a career in public service. She lives in Northern Virginia.
Program Manager
Sherry spent more than a decade managing scholarships at ThanksUSA, overseeing applications and distributions for the families of military Service members. She brings personal experience as an active-duty military spouse of 29 years across six states.
Beyond the staff, two volunteer bodies steward the mission. The Board of Directors governs the Foundation and selects each year's Scholars. The Leadership Council — a national advisory group of leaders from business, government, finance, and media — lends its voice and reach to the cause.
Many came to NGS without ever having worn the uniform; what they share is a conviction that there is no better way to serve than to lift a burden from the families of those who sacrificed. Their words below are their own.
Secretary and Military Family Liaison · Blue Star Family member
“It was my privilege to be an Army spouse for over 27 years. These families are the epitome of selfless service.”
Co-Head of Aerospace Defense and Government Services, Kroll
Strategic Communication, Credence Management Solutions, LLC
Corporate Vice President and Chief Government Affairs Officer, Intel Corporation
Anchor, "Special Report with Bret Baier," Fox News
Chief Investment Officer, Georgetown University
Managing Partner, Shield Capital
General President, LiUNA
Former Special Assistant to the President and Executive Director, Joining Forces, The White House
Senior Advisor, Virtu Financial
Senior Vice President, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
Co-Chairman, NewEdge Capital Group
Former First Lady, Kansas State University
Chief Executive Officer, Galaxy Digital
Managing Director, KCG Holdings, Inc.
Vice President and General Manager, Denodo
Chief Information Security Officer, BNSF Railway
General Counsel · Served 2010 – 2022
“I feel a special responsibility to provide a measure of appreciation to the families of those who have been killed or severely wounded.”
Questions & answers
95 cents of every dollar goes directly to the mission. Your gift funds the gap — the unmet cost of a degree that other aid leaves behind — for the children of our nation's fallen and severely wounded Service members.