Tom Isakson

Cincinnati, OH

Arizona State University

Leading a team to expand a family shelter in Valparaiso, IN, from 8 to 28 units

The Man in the Dog Park by Cathy A. Small

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

I’m addicted to the PBS NewsHour

Being a “servant of the servants” – equipping our staff with the training and support they need to help vets change their lives

Georges St-Pierre

Utilizing very generous increases in our VA grant funding to address all the additional needs created in veterans’ lives due to COVID-19

“Very cool”

“The In Crowd” by the Ramsey Lewis Trio (I love instrumental jazz)

Warren Buffett – humble, generous genius, and funny

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.