Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services welcomes a new member to our team, Rick Passarelli as our Senior Advisor for Veteran Workforce Development and Integration. A Navy veteran, Rick brings over 32 years of experience as a business manager and National Executive Board member of the Utility Workers Union of America, including the past six years as the UWUA National Director of Veterans Affairs and Workforce Development.

His extensive knowledge and commitment to supporting veterans and their families will be a tremendous asset to our three pillars, Work with Purpose, Heal with Honor, and Live with Hope.

Rick’s background, leadership, and focus on creating life-changing opportunities for veterans and their families ensures that Dixon Center can continue to assist individuals, organizations, and communities integrate veterans and their families into their existing programs.

Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice President of Programs & Services, shared, “Rick’s commitment and passion for supporting veterans and their families is well-known throughout the military and veteran community. We are excited that he is bringing that passion and leadership to the Dixon Center team, and he will be instrumental in enhancing the capacity and impact of the many different organizations we work with to make the lives of veterans and their families better.”

If you have any questions about how to create positive outcomes for veterans and their families, you can contact Rick at rpassarelli@dixoncenter.org.