Leadership
Empowering families affected by military-related suicides.
About Green Star Families of America Leadership
Green Star Families of America is led by individuals who are deeply committed to honoring families and advancing this mission at a national level.
Our leadership brings together lived experience, advocacy, and a shared belief that recognition matters.
We are guided by the voices of families, the strength of community, and the responsibility to create lasting change.
Founder
Matt Cahill
Sergeant First Class (Retired), U.S. Army Medic | Master of Social Work (MSW) | PATH Intl. Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning
Board of Directors
Our Board of Directors provides guidance, governance, and strategic direction as we grow this mission nationally.
Each member brings a unique perspective—grounded in service, leadership, and a shared commitment to honoring families who have too often been overlooked.
Melissa Cahill, RN
Melissa Cahill is a registered nurse, nonprofit co-founder, and longtime advocate for Veterans,
service members, and their families.
Natalie Brett
I am Natalie Brett, a proud military spouse, a widow, and the voice behind a mission born from unimaginable loss.
Richard Cassey
Emma Roesner
Emma serves as Executive Secretary of Green Star Families of America, providing
organizational coordination,
Why It Matters
More than 140,000 families have been impacted by Veteran suicide.
Yet no national recognition exists for their loss.
The Green Star is about changing that—together.
