Joe Wood

About Joe Wood

I’ve spent my life in service. First in uniform, then in defense contracting, and now in the nonprofit world helping those who serve.As Vice President of Strategy & Operations at Boulder Crest Foundation, I lead national efforts to bring Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) to Veterans, first responders, and military families. I’m proud to work alongside a dedicated team delivering life-changing programs like Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well; efforts that are redefining how our nation approaches trauma, healing, and resilience.My role spans strategic planning, operational leadership, large-scale grant development, and cross-sector collaboration. But the heart of my work is simple: helping people who have given everything find their way forward.In addition to my work at Boulder Crest, I’ve also written and published a book that explores the human journey through struggle, growth, and service. This writing is an extension of the mission I live every day: to honor the stories of those who serve and share what’s possible on the other side of hardship.I believe that growth is always possible, leadership begins with service, and purpose is the most powerful force we can offer the world.

Experience

1. Vice President Strategy & Operations

   Boulder Crest Foundation

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Provide strategic and operational leadership for Boulder Crest Foundation’s national programs supporting Veterans, first responders, and their families. Guide long-term planning, drive cross-functional coordination, and oversee key initiatives that expand the impact and sustainability of our work.Lead efforts in grant strategy, partner engagement, and organizational development; with a focus on scaling Posttraumatic Growth (PTG)-based training across public safety and military systems.This role reflects the evolution of my journey with Boulder Crest: from regional program execution to national systems leadership, always with the same goal: transforming struggle into strength at scale.

Education

• Capella University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management & Leadership

  2012 — 2018

• Boulder Crest Foundation

  Warrior PATHH Program, Posttraumatic Growth

  2018 — 2020

• Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy

  Executive Certificate, Nonprofit Management

Skills

• Thought Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Training
• Leadership
• Operations Research
• Management
• Team Building
• Building Relationships
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Educational Technology
• Information Assurance
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Public Speaking
• Interagency Coordination
• Veterans
• Business Development
• Military Operations
• 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership
• Government Contracting
• Process Improvement
• Community Engagement
• Community Development
• Mentoring
• Technical Writing
• Strategic Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Operational Planning
• Intelligence Analysis
• Program Management
• Professional Mentoring