Meet the 2025 – 2026 Military Spouses

Paul has been an Air Force spouse for over eight years and is currently living at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, preparing to PCS to Randolph AFB in Texas. While at JBLM, Paul was one of the initial members of the Community Mayor Program when it began on base. Serving more than four years in that position, he interacted with base leadership and the community to help find solutions for issues regarding the base and housing. Paul also serves as a docent at the Lewis Army Museum on Fort Lewis, giving tours and interacting with visitors of all ages. Coming from a family of veterans, Paul has a unique view of the issues surrounding military families and the challenges they face. That’s why he finds advocating for those families the most rewarding.

Gisselle is the Community Engagement Manager for Veterans Bridge Home and a Military Spouse Ambassador for American Corporate Partners. A former lawyer with experience in international law, higher education, and nonprofit leadership, she brings a global perspective and bilingual skills to her work. Based in North Carolina, she supports military communities through events, outreach, and strategic partnerships. Her own career journey as a military spouse fuels her passion to advocate for meaningful employment opportunities for fellow spouses.

Stephanie is a Department of Defense civilian with experience leading community readiness and resilience efforts across military branches. Based at USAG Stuttgart, she supports one of the most complex joint communities in the DoD. As a military spouse of 12 years, she brings both professional expertise and lived perspective to issues impacting military families. She has led initiatives in spouse employment, newcomer integration, and community engagement. Stephanie is committed to strengthening defense communities through collaboration, operational insight, and mission-focused execution.

Merrianne has been a military spouse for 13 years and has navigated 7 DITY moves. She is a homeschool mom, co-founder of Generational Sisterhood, and serves as President of the Military Spouse Association of Beaufort. She actively volunteers with her husband’s unit and strives to empower her community through the resources and deep connections the base offers. Rooted in her faith, Merrianne encourages military spouses to bravely go first, share their stories, and leave a lasting legacy wherever they’re stationed.

A dedicated military spouse of nine years, Lisa has been stationed at Eielson AFB, AK since the fall of 2021. She has a passion for connecting service members and their families with local and national resources, hoping they can navigate military life more easily. Lisa is a strong advocate for military spouses finding meaningful employment and safe, quality childcare. Her previous experience in economic development and the co-coordination of the Alaska Defense Forum inspired her to pursue a master’s degree in public policy to better advocate for military families across the DoD and the Arctic.

Reyna Worthy is a government contractor and a proud military spouse of more than a decade. She began her journey by supporting transitioning service members and fellow spouses in adjusting to post-military life. Reyna currently serves as an Ombudsman for her spouse’s command and is a passionate advocate for military families. As the authentic and purpose-driven founder of The Desk of a Navy Wife, she uses her platform to amplify spouses’ voices, share resources, and build a strong, resilient community that’s rooted in real experiences and connection.