Tom Isakson
Community Programs Director
HOMETOWN
Cincinnati, OH
SCHOOL
Arizona State University
PROUDEST MOMENT IN MY CAREER
Leading a team to expand a family shelter in Valparaiso, IN, from 8 to 28 units
RECENT BOOK I ENJOYED
The Man in the Dog Park by Cathy A. Small
WHY I JOINED NATION’S FINEST
I had been part of a variety of programs serving people experiencing homelessness, but the help provided by Nation’s Finest through the VA’s Supportive Services for Veterans Families grant is the best I’ve ever seen at helping people get out of homelessness and never be homeless again
RECENT MOVIE OR TV SHOW I ENJOYED
I’m addicted to the PBS NewsHour
MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF MY ROLE AT NATION’S FINEST
Being a “servant of the servants” – equipping our staff with the training and support they need to help vets change their lives
FAVORITE ATHLETE
Georges St-Pierre
EXCITING NATION’S FINEST PROJECT CURRENTLY IN WORKS
Utilizing very generous increases in our VA grant funding to address all the additional needs created in veterans’ lives due to COVID-19
PHRASE I’M KNOWN FOR SAYING
“Very cool”
SONG I LOVE (AND WHY)
“The In Crowd” by the Ramsey Lewis Trio (I love instrumental jazz)
FAMOUS LIVING PERSON I WANT TO HAVE A CONVERSATION WITH
Warren Buffett – humble, generous genius, and funny
PASSION
The outdoors. I get antsy spending too long indoors. During a long layover at LAX, I actually stepped outside to get some fresh air. At least the sun was somewhat visible through the haze.
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