The board
of directors

Justin Torres is the Founder | CEO of Project Heroes First, and creator of the Paladin Program. He is a U.S. Army Combat Veteran with over a decade of military leadership experience that has guided his path to pursue his passion of supporting Veterans, First Responders and their families. He holds a graduate degree in Public Administration from UT San Antonio and is currently furthering his academic career at Texas A&M School of Law in Business & Employment Law.

Dr. Logan is the Co-Vice Chair of Project Heroes First and Director of the Center for Military Affiliated Students at UTSA where he is directly involved in supporting over 6,000 military-affiliated students. Dr. Logan is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran with 15+ years of leadership experience and holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy (Higher Education) from UTSA. He is also a G.W. Bush Presidential Scholar.

Melisa is the Director of Cognitive Performance for PHF. She holds a Master's in Social Work from Tulane University and has over a decade of experience supporting US military, first responders, and their families nationwide. As a military spouse of more than 20 years, she has navigated multiple PCS moves, deployments, and the challenges of raising children while building her career as a therapist. This lived experience gives her unique insight into the resilience required by uniformed service families. Melisa is highly trained in evidence-based methods that help individuals move beyond shutdown and survival mode, restoring stability, resilience, and an active, engaged life.