Today, OutServe-SLDN announces the hiring of Kai River Blevins as Director of Education, Chapter & Veteran’s services. Kai’s biography can be found below.
“I am thrilled to have Kai joining the OutServe-SLDN team as our Director of Education, Chapter & Veteran’s Services,” Matt Thorn, President & CEO of OutServe-SLDN stated. “Continued development in all three of the key areas Kai will have oversight to is a logical next step for us as an organization, as we continue to push-back against the Trump-Pence administration and ensure our LGBT military and veteran communities are receiving due care, services, and representation. The coupling of Kai’s background as a service member, their extensive education portfolio, and their passion and commitment to the cause will be an essential asset to our future growth and accomplishments. In the coming months, we are going to be aggressive in our expansion with our advocacy, our programming and support systems. Kai is an integral piece to the future of the organization and we couldn’t be happier to have them on board.”
“I am thrilled to be part of the OutServe-SLDN team” said Kai Blevins, Director of Education, Chapter & Veteran Services. “This position reflects OutServe-SLDN’s commitment to our service members, veterans, and their families. Through providing direct services and advocacy, revitalizing our chapters, and delivering educational programming to our members and those who serve the LGBT military community, we are ensuring that our community has the tools and resources they need to thrive, particularly at this political moment. It is an honor to be able to serve my community in this role.”
In addition to the hiring of Kai, OutServe-SLDN marks further expansion with Legal Director Peter Perkwoski becoming a certified Veterans Services Officer. This addition will allow OutServe-SLDN to engage more expansively with our LGBT veteran community; ensuring they get the necessary and vital services due to them.
“The addition of Peter’s status as a Veteran Service Officer is critical to the expansion of our work” said Matt Thorn, President & CEO of OutServe-SLDN. “This growth is a reaffirmation of the work still left to do and the commitment that OutServe-SLDN has to our LGBT military community.”
