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An Army Veteran dedicated to helping fellow women and men Veterans find their way out of homelessness. During his own period of being homeless Steve developed a small ministry and distributes resources and spiritual messages at bus stops. He joined White Apple Institute to assist at StandDown, a program sponsored by the Arizona Housing Coalition.

Serves on the Professional Advisory Committee. He is an Air Force Veteran experienced in Radio Broadcasting and a retired Photographer. Mr. Reynolds is very dedicated to bringing Veterans information and current news. He advises on development and promotion of the DIFferently-Abled Network(c) meetings online.

Serves as a Sponsor and Community-Business Partner of White Apple Institute, as a Speaker and Consultant for interfaith outreach efforts. She is an Ordained Minister of an inclusive Metaphysical UNITY Church in Mesa. the Interfaith Community Spiritual Center. She shares the ministry with her husband Rev. Manny Aroz and a host of well-trained chaplains. Rev. Julianne is the first Sponsor of a Faith-based organization to welcome White Apple Institute's community outreach program, the  Differently-Abled Network (DAN) meetings. She understands the needs of Persons with Disability, especially veterans who are socially isolated and encourages other FBO's (Faith-based Organizations). 

Ms. Owens serves as Vice President of the board. She is the previous Owner and Operator of several residential facilities in the State of California for persons with addictions and mental disabilities. Ms. Owens possesses an extensive background in social services,  group home operations, and administration of residential facilities for dual-diagnosed. She is a graduate of Ohio State University and has extensive skills in working with disadvantaged families.

Dr. :"Jane": serves as Secretary of the board. She is a woman veteran with an extensive background in veteran transition to civilian life. Her passion is with underserved women veterans.

Tom is Vice-Chair of the Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) . He communicates with employers, Disability Resource Centers at colleges and other higher education schools to identify "underserved" students, employees, and veterans with visible and Non-visible disability. Tom completed his Associates Degree in Business at Mesa Community College and graduated from ASU with a Bachelor in Science degree in Psychology. Tom learned how to advocate to obtain his education after a major car accident and consequent paralysis. He played competitive wheelchair basketball for over ten years and was selected as an All-Star. He also competed in Paralympic swimming and won two Bronze Medals. Tom encourages Adult Learners with physical and mental disabilities to overcome their fear and embarrassment when asking for accommodations. He inspires them to get involved with Disabled Student Resources on their college campus and learn how to advocate for accommodations.