The Northeast Florida Community Veterans Engagement Board (NEFL-CVEB) was created as a community action group focused on solving complex issues impacting veterans in Northeast Florida. Their mission is “In partnership with the Veterans Administration and stakeholders from Duval, Nassau, Clay, St. Johns and Baker Counties, the NEFL CVEB will collaborate to develop and propose solutions on veteran’s issues to the Veterans Administration to improve veteran quality of life in Northeast Florida.” The NEFL-CVEB is composed of Northeast Florida veteran advocates as outlined below:
- BG (ret) Michael Fleming Co-Chair; Jacksonville Military Veteran Coalition
- Bruce Thompson Co-Chair; Vets 4 Vets
- Dr. Melinda Screws Chief Medical Officer, Jacksonville VA Outpatient Clinics
- Rory Diamond CEO, K9s for Warriors
- Dee Quaranta President, Northeast Florida Women Veterans, Inc.
- Steve Spickelmier Chair, Duval County Veterans Council
- Kristle Helmuth Platoon Leader, The Mission Continues
- Len Loving CEO, Five Star Veteran Center
- Navy Captain (ret) Daniel Bean Veteran Leader
- Dan Schnock Soldier Ride Director, Wounded Warrior Project
- Virginia Hall Director, Community Engagement, St. Vincent’s Healthcare
- Tony D’Aleo President, Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 1046
- Michele McManamon Executive Director, Operation New Uniform
- Derek Collins Field Director, Concerned Veterans of America
They will be hosting their first public meeting to solicit input on strategic Northeast Florida Veterans Administration and veterans’ issues. Their focus is on strategic issues that they can address to enhance Northeast Florida VA services and veteran support. They invite you to attend and provide your input. If you need additional information, please email
neflcveb@gmail.com.