ABOUT US
It's A Military Life is a non-profit organization focused on supporting military families and veterans. Our mission is to provide programs and services that enhance the quality of life for those who have served our country. Our programs include the Veteran Pen Pal Project, which connects members of the military community (spouses, veterans, and active duty service members) with pen pals to combat isolation and loneliness; It's a Military Child Life, which provides resources and support to military children and their families; and It's a Military Connection, which offers networking opportunities and career resources.
It's a Military Life Corporation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization (EIN: 87-2309516)
Meet the Team
Meet our dedicated team of volunteers who are contributing their time and talents to further the mission of IML!
It's a Military Life
Founder and CEO
Christina Etchberger
Christina Etchberger is the Founder and CEO of It's a Military Life Corporation. She is an Army spouse and a mother of two little boys, while currently residing in South Korea. IML began as a lifestyle blog and a community to bring the military community together, and now it has evolved into a nonprofit organization.
She continues to be a connector, by providing educational and resourceful programs for the military community as a whole. She is very grateful for her professional volunteers consisting of military spouses, veterans, service members, and fellow patriots. Christina looks forward to seeing It's a Military Life grow and serve as many people as possible!
Jennifer Woodford
Jennifer is an Army spouse, mother of two, at-home educator, and an experienced chaos coordinator of military family life. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an undergraduate certificate in HR Management. Organization and attention to detail in handling multiple cross-country PCS moves, several deployments, and homeschooling her children has been her strength and allowed for creativity in making things easier and more manageable. She has joined It’s a Military Life as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and the Board Secretary.
Camille H. Deal
Special forces veteran spouse, mother of two, and business owner Camille Deal joined the It's a Military Life team in the fall of 2022. Her partnership with IML began with her serving as an ambassador in the early stages of developing the programs. She quickly jumped at the opportunity to support the organization on a higher level when a position became available as a program director.
Lourdes Gonzalez
Lourdes is a motivated Masters student in Library and Information Science with a background in Psychology, deeply passionate about creating inclusive and informed communities. As part of a military family, Lourdes understands the importance of support and connection. Fluent in Spanish and experienced in customer service, education, and social media marketing, she is eager to use her skills in information science and psychology to innovate accessible spaces for information exchange and community engagement within the military community.
Dr. Malasri
Chaudhery-Malgeri
Dr. Malasri Chaudhery-Malgeri (Dr. Mala) is an expert in TBI, PTSD, Military Psychology, Marriage & Family Psychology, Rehabilitative Therapy, Integrative & Collaborative Program Development, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and more. She has helped individuals of diverse age ranges and backgrounds, including the military, executives and business professionals, political figures, rural communities, native populations, LGBTQ+ populations, athletes, and couples and families. She is also a motivational speaker and presenter.
Director of Human Resources
Tiffany Mason
Meet Tiffany Mason, a seasoned Human Resources professional with 25 years of experience. Holding a degree in Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies, Tiffany is also a certified Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) expert. Her journey in fostering inclusive workplaces has been enriched by her commitment to creating positive organizational cultures in the Marketplace, In School Systems and in The Church. Beyond the professional realm, Tiffany finds fulfillment in family life as a devoted Wife and Mother of 6 children. With a solid foundation in her Faith and academics from the University of Cincinnati, she continues to contribute significantly to the realms of HR and DEI in the marketplace and the Church.
Ashleigh Morgan
Dedicated Air Force spouse and mom, Ashleigh works behind the scenes on It's A Military Life Community social media. She has a background in social media and customer service background in addition to having more than 10 years of legal administrative experience including litigation paralegal, court clerk and nonprofit resolution support. Ashleigh loves hiking, getting outside and exploring overseas, where she and her family are stationed currently.
Veteran Pen Pal Project
Lead Ambassador
Michael Ramos
With a family full of military service, Michael Ramos is a proud Marine Corps veteran currently residing with his wife and children in Australia. Nowadays, he is an "Active Duty citizen" in advocating on veterans' issues before Congress, encouraging volunteering and patriotic activities, and is an active member of several U.S. veterans service organizations.
It's a Military Life
Video Editor
Mikaela Flores
Jennifer is an Army spouse, mother of two, at-home educator, and an experienced chaos coordinator of military family life. She has a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and an undergraduate certificate in HR Management. Organization and attention to detail in handling multiple cross-country PCS moves, several deployments, and homeschooling her children has been her strength and allowed for creativity in making things easier and more manageable. She has joined It’s a Military Life as the Executive Assistant to the CEO and the Board Secretary.
It's a Military Life
Social Media Marketing Manager
Judy Castillo
Judy is a Navy military spouse and mother to 3 boys. They currently reside in San Diego, California. She graduated with her Bachelor's in Business Administration and has years of experience in marketing, project management, and social media. She loves to go on adventures with her little guys. She enjoys leading a healthy and active lifestyle to keep up with the demands of being a military family.
It's a Military Life
Strategic Workshop Coordinator
Suleyka Gonzalez
Bio coming soon
It's a Military Life
Website Manager
Joanna Denny
A seasoned military spouse and mother of three, Joanna has a passion for giving back to her community. She is currently a graduate student pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling while also involved in multiple civic -minded non-profit organizations. In her free time, she can often be found chasing around her lively rescue French Bulldogs, tending to her backyard chickens, and shuttling her children to and from their numerous activities.
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TESTIMONIALS
"It's a Military Life is a valuable military family resource. Offering a variety of support and resources for families, IML goes above and beyond to assist with PCS, deployments, education, events and community. Highly Recommend!"
Sarah Doran
Military Spouse