Our Military Kids

Staff

Linda M. Davidson

Linda M. Davidson is co-founder and Executive Director of Our Military Kids, Inc. Ms. Davidson is responsible for the development of the nonprofit corporation’s program and focuses on the financials and administration of the business. Prior to Our Military Kids, Inc., Ms. Davidson was Vice President of Administration & Finance for another non-profit serving military families.

Other previous work experience includes 19 years with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) in their National Federal Marketing Contracts Department, Commission Accounting, and in Sales Administration servicing federal government customers. Prior to IBM, Ms. Davidson served as an accountant and membership campaign director for the Madison Chamber of Commerce in, Madison, Wisconsin.

Ms. Davidson holds a degree in Accounting with additional studies from University of Wisconsin.

Michelle L. Nelson

Michelle L. Nelson serves as Director, Family Programs and Community Relations of Our Military Kids, Inc. In this position, Ms. Nelson serves as the point of contact for the families of the deployed National Guard and Reserves and as the interface with the military. Michelle’s responsibilities include raising awareness and support in the local communities from which the National Guard and Reserve units are deployed.

Ms. Nelson has first hand knowledge of the challenges families face when a unit is deployed; she was extremely effective in her role as Family Readiness Group leader for her husband’s National Guard unit which was deployed to Afghanistan. In addition to working with the unit’s families, Michelle mobilized local community support by utilizing the news media to keep the community informed as to the needs of the families and the well-being of the troops. Ms. Nelson was an effective fundraiser, developing and implementing a plan that engaged support from the local business community.

Ms. Nelson holds a BA in Russian Studies/Russian Language from Grand Valley State University, Allendale, Michigan.

Michelle S. Nufable

Michelle Nufable is the Family Programs Coordinator and Events Specialist. She is responsible for receiving and reviewing all grant applications as well as coordinating special events for local DC metropolitan area military families. Additionally, Michelle maintains the Our Military Kids, Inc. website and social networking sites.

Prior to working at Our Military Kids, Inc., Michelle worked in the hospitality industry for Hilton Hotels and for a hospitality software company. Growing up, she was extremely active in many extracurricular activities including ballet, gymnastics, piano, basketball, and softball. In college Michelle continued to participate in sports and served as a mentor to several kindergartners. She recognizes the positive difference that extracurricular activities and tutoring programs can make to a child.

Michelle grew up in Chantilly, Virginia. She holds a BS in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Kathleen L. Anderson

Kathleen Anderson is the Office Manager for Our Military Kids, Inc. Her primary responsibility is to oversee the day to day operations of the office. Prior to coming on board at Our Military Kids, Ms. Anderson worked at H&R Block for twelve years as a Certified Tax Advisor. She also has had previous experience working as an office administrator and as a licensed P&C insurance agent with USAA.

As the spouse of an Amy National Guardsman and the mother of three recent grant recipients, Ms. Anderson personally understands the challenges that Guard and Reserve families face when their loved one is deployed overseas. She is strongly committed to OMK’s mission of supporting military children across the country with grants for extracurricular activities.

Ms. Anderson holds a BA in Business Administration with a focus in Project Management.

Terry R. Morrow

Terry Morrow works part time at Our Military Kids as the Accounting and Development Coordinator. Recently retired, Terry wanted to find a job that would allow her to give back and has found Our Military Kids to be a perfect fit. With over a decade of experience in accounting and office management, Terry handles all of the general accounting responsibilities. Prior to coming on board  at Our Military Kids, Terry worked for Long & Foster Real Estate Company, the Merritt Group, and Hayes, Domenici & Associates. In her free time Terry is an avid reader and world traveler.

Terry attended Vanderbilt University and Maryville University in St. Louis, Missouri, and holds a BA in English.  

Cecilia A. Kramer

Cecilia Amor Kramer is our Director of Development. She oversees fundraising and marketing of Our Military Kids, and has over 15 years experience in the field, having worked for various organizations in Hawaii, California, and Washington, D.C. She previously developed an award-winning program to improve the self-esteem of young children from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.

Cecilia comes from a military family – her grandfather was a POW during WWII when he served with the U.S. Army. Her father was a career sailor with the U.S. Navy. She was also a military spouse and mother, her husband having served in the U.S. Marine Corps, and her son in the U.S. Navy during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Cecilia has an undergraduate degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the University of Minnesota.

Gregory J. O'Brien

Greg O’Brien serves as the Public Relations and Marketing Associate for Our Military Kids. He communicates with a variety of audiences, including grant recipient families, donors, and the media. This includes writing newsletters about happenings within Our Military Kids, as well as writing grants for funding from corporations and foundations.

Prior to joining Our Military Kids, Greg worked as a newscast producer for the NBC affiliate in Roanoke, Va. While everyone else was sleeping, Greg wrote scripts throughout the night to prepare the morning news for live broadcast. He also worked as an account executive at a public relations firm, garnering positive media for clients including a youth-based nonprofit organization.

Greg grew up in Fairfax, Va. He received his bachelor’s degree in Communication Studies from Virginia Tech and his master’s degree in Public Communication from American University.

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