Our Board Members

Manuel Vega
President
Founder

Amy Vega
Director of Operations
Founder

Kate Vega
Director of Research and Outreach
Founder

Lynda Kiernan
Founder

Eduardo Miranda
Director of Steering Committee

Autrey James
Director of Advisory Council

Tina Torres
Director of PR and Marketing, Community Affairs
ADVISORS

Erin Priester
Lead Researcher/Analyst
Joined SOS – May 2022
Erin is 28 years old and the daughter of an Air Force veteran. She currently lives in Texas. With a passion for history, Erin has dedicated her free time to gather and analyze data for SOS. Erin is committed to ensuring that military service members who died in non-combat environments will have place to be remembered and honored.