Founded in 2017 in Seattle, WA, by Navy veteran Lindsay Church and Air Force veteran Katherine Pratt, Minority Veterans of America (MVA) is the result of a shared vision rooted in inclusivity and empowerment.

Church and Pratt, initially student veterans at the University of Washington in 2014, embarked on a mission to create a haven for minority veterans. Their work focused on forging a space where all minority veterans could find belonging and authenticity within the larger veteran community.

Despite their differing identities, they connected through a profound understanding of marginalization and exclusion. Recognizing that the well-being of one echoes through the collective, they organized MVA with the belief that united action could drive substantial change.

MVA unites a diverse spectrum of minority veterans, including those from racial, ethnic, gender, LGBTQ, and religious backgrounds. By fostering an intersectional movement, MVA is building a unified voice capable of catalyzing crucial change within the minority veteran community.

At MVA, we embody the change we've been waiting for. We invite you to stand with us, where the strength of unity and shared purpose paves the way for progress.

Lauren Postler's 2023 Minority Vets Fundraiser

By Minority Veterans of America

Lauren Postler's 2023 Minority Vets Fundraiser