Ted Fuentes, a former air crew member in the U.S. Air Force and founder of Alliance Resource Group, has dedicated his post-service life to veteran advocacy, founding Veteran Strong USA to improve veterans' lives through legislation, and recently pivoting to mental health services as an Eagala-certified equine specialist.

A dedicated veteran and electronics engineer with a rich background in communications and military science, combines his passion for horses and extensive leadership experience to advocate for equine therapy and support his community.

Andrea Burns is a retired officer of the United States Marine Corps, serving for 24 years and achieving the rank of LtCol. Andrea is a combat veteran, having deployed to Iraq in 2005-2006 as an Air Command & Control Officer. As a second career, in 2008, Andrea became a business owner of Coastal Tax LLC and Franchise owner of multiple Liberty Tax offices in South Orange County. Andrea is an Enrolled Agent and certified with the California Tax Education Council. She assists her clients with the preparation of Business, Trust and Personal returns as well as Tax Resolution.

Andrea is committed to helping veterans with their tax needs and serves as compliance officer for Veteran Strong.

Megan Langston brings a wealth of experience and passion for community service to her advisory role with Veteran Strong USA. As the Human Works Foundation's CEO/Chief Community Officer (CCO), she has demonstrated exceptional leadership in providing job readiness and career pathways for veterans, reentry populations, youth, and women. Her work emphasizes empowering individuals facing employment challenges and equipping them with the tools to achieve self-sufficiency.

In 2019, Megan joined the Orange County Veterans and Military Families Collaborative (OCVMFC) and in 2020, became the Chair of the Employment Work Group. She expanded the group's initiatives to include entrepreneurship, and in 2024, she was appointed Vice Chair of OCVMFC, where she continues to advocate for veterans' needs and address gaps in services. Her deep understanding of veteran issues and her experience in community outreach make Megan an invaluable asset to Veteran Strong USA. Her advisory role in Communications & Outreach will enhance the organization's efforts to support veterans and their families through equine therapy, ensuring that more individuals are aware of and can benefit from these transformative programs.