Camp Alliance STAFF / Ambassadors
Jody Bergstrom
Chief Executive Officer
Jody Bergstrom, the Founder and CEO of Camp Alliance, Inc., has dedicated her life to serving and uplifting Service Members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). Since founding the nonprofit in 2010, Jody has demonstrated visionary leadership guided by the core values of compassion, empowerment, education, and collaboration. Her strategic expertise, honed through years of entrepreneurship and corporate experience, has been instrumental in building Camp Alliance into a powerful advocate for those who have sacrificed for our nation. Jody’s deep commitment to the military community is not just professional but also personal. As a mother of two, Morgan (23) and Samantha (21), and part of an Army Reserve family, she navigated the challenges of military life, including eight deployments and mobilizations over 18 years of marriage. This firsthand experience fuels her passion to serve those who wear the uniform and their families. Her leadership and service have earned her numerous awards, and she holds key roles on several boards and councils, including the Arkansas State Council for Military Children, the Northwest Arkansas Veterans Coalition, and the Governor’s Challenge team for Mental Health, Awareness, and Suicide Prevention. Jody’s dedication continues to shape the lives of countless SMVFs through her unwavering commitment to their well-being.
Laura Hopkins
Laura serves as the CMCO at Camp Alliance Inc., dedicating more than a decade to championing initiatives that support Service Members, Veterans, and their families (SMVF). Leveraging her deep expertise in photography, graphic design, and multimedia storytelling, she shapes the visual and strategic identity of programs focused on mental health, substance use awareness, and community resilience. In her role, Laura directs the organization’s digital ecosystem, leading website strategy and spearheading high-impact content collaborations with community partners. Her ability to blend data-driven marketing with authentic narrative development ensures Camp Alliance's message reaches and resonates with those who need it most. Beyond her professional achievements, Laura is a proud mother of three daughters. As a family of creators, they spend their time together painting, crafting, and building complex Lego designs. Laura’s enduring passion for art and family mirrors her professional commitment to building connected, resilient communities.
Jenny Barnes
Vice President of Community Engagement
Jenny Barnes serves as the Vice President of Community Engagement at Camp Alliance, bringing over a decade of experience in sports management, event operations, and communications across the education and athletics sectors. A proud graduate of Washington State University, Jenny holds a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education and a Master’s in Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. Throughout her career, Jenny has cultivated extensive expertise in media relations, game-day operations, and event planning, working with organizations such as the NCAA, and numerous nonprofit entities. In her role at Camp Alliance, she leverages her background to coordinate high-profile events, develop multi-sport curricula, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Driven by a passion for empowering others, Jenny is deeply committed to mentoring through organizations like the Special Olympics and various child advocacy initiatives. Her personal journey—balancing full-time work and graduate studies as a single mother—epitomizes the perseverance and dedication she brings to her mission of creating meaningful experiences and making a positive impact in the world of sports and beyond.
Cory Sailor
Chief Navigator Officer
Cory Sailor serves as the CNO of the Camp Alliance Navigator Program which combines human connection and technology to meet the needs of those who serve. Cory has a long history in service and is fully committed to serving Arkansas’ Public Safety Service and Military Service Members, Veterans and their Families. Cory is a U.S. Army Veteran with more than 32 years of commissioned service in the Army National Guard, where she specialized in logistics and retired as a Colonel. As a servant leader, she optimized Soldier care and led organizational change and process improvement that solved systemic problems at the national level. While deployed to the Middle East her soldiers affectionately nicknamed her “War Mama.” Cory has truly lived a life of service. Born into a military family, she is the proud daughter of a U.S. Navy Veteran father, a retired Senior Chief. She followed her calling to serve while earning her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design at Memphis State University (now The University of Memphis) funded by an Army R.O.T.C. Leadership Excellence Scholarship. Cory also earned her Master’s Degree in Strategic Studies in 2015 from the U.S. Army War College.
Michael Springer
From Addiction to Service Michael Springer brings unwavering dedication and leadership to his role as the Lead Veteran Peer Support Specialist for Called2Duty, a program dedicated to combating the opioid crisis among veterans. A combat veteran himself, Michael draws from personal experiences with addiction and homelessness, having battled methamphetamine addiction for 16 ½ years. Now 6 years into recovery, he has turned his journey into a mission of service. Through his role, Michael leads with compassion, guiding veterans and their families toward recovery and resilience. His involvement extends beyond Called2Duty, as he also serves as an overdose responder in Lonoke County and a veteran suicide responder for We Are the 22, a suicide prevention organization where he sits as President of the board of directors. Michael's leadership is further demonstrated by his previous service within the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) in Arkansas and his active role in improving mental health services for veterans. Committed to offering the same hope and support that helped him, Michael continues to mentor others, visiting prisons and speaking at recovery programs. His work is a testament to his passion for uplifting veterans and guiding them on their path to freedom from addiction.
Layne Barnes
Layne Barnes is our new Financial Operations & Systems Intern. He is a Finance major at The Ohio State University with a minor in Agricultural Business. In this role, Layne is leading our initiatives to modernize the organization’s financial infrastructure by improving budgeting systems, grant tracking, financial reporting, and process automation. By using his experience as treasurer of his fraternity, he will leverage financial technology and data analysis, to increase transparency and support our finances with data.
AlliancEdu STAFF / Subject Matter Experts
Patrick Hellman
AlliancEdu Executive Director
Patrick Hellman is an education leader who believes students deserve a high-quality education and families deserve a school they can trust. He leads with grit, empathy, and a focus on removing barriers for students and families. He’s known for building strong teams, strengthening school culture, and bringing clarity to high-pressure environments. Patrick’s connection to service is personal. His grandfather served in the military as one of the chief engineers on the F-16, and Patrick grew up around the values and realities of the military and Department of Defense community. That background shaped how he sees leadership, responsibility, and the importance of doing right by people. One of his favorite memories growing up was attending Change of Command ceremonies. Patrick has also been a leader in the adolescent mental health space, and that work continues to shape how he supports students and families. He believes great schools combine strong instruction with strong systems of care. Under his leadership, students receive a high-quality education, and families can count on real wraparound support—academically, emotionally, and beyond.
Elizabeth Scudder
ECE Trainer/Consultant
Experienced Program Director with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Early Childhood Education, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a Master of Education (M.Ed.) focused in Adult Life Long Learning from University of Arkansas at Fayetteville.
Jordan Flick
Community Development
The Flick Framework. Jordan Flick, a dedicated community development professional with a strong background in strategic planning, market research, and grant procurement. With a Bachelor's degree in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from The King's College and specialized training from Columbia University and The School for International Training, I bring a well-rounded expertise to my work. Throughout my career, I have successfully secured and managed substantial grant funding, expanding portfolios from $25.9 million to over $60 million. I have a proven track record of writing successful grant applications, securing over $2.5 million within a two-month period, and developing comprehensive grant packages that support diverse community initiatives. My leadership roles include having served as Vice Chair for the Board of Directors for the Ottawa County Boys & Girls Club, as President & Executive Director of Partners for Ottawa County, Inc., and Chairperson of the Ottawa County Health Department's Board of Health. I am honored to be a Gates Millennium Scholar Alumni and a recipient of the Native American 40 Under 40 award given by the The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development. At The Flick Framework, we are proud to be a Certified Business Enterprise (CBE) and Woman & Minority Owned business, committed to providing exceptional services with integrity, efficiency, and resilience. I look forward to collaborating with you to drive growth and foster resilience in our communities.