Below are members of the PAServes team who help serve veterans, service members and their families of Greater Pittsburgh.
TIM MARTIN
Director of Veteran Services
Tim Martin is the Veteran Services Director at Veterans Leadership Program & licensed Social Worker. Tim proudly served in the United States Army and deployed to Afghanistan. From the moment Tim left the military it became his life’s mission and passion to help change the lives of his fellow veterans. He has experience working with multiple subsets of the veteran community ranging from the Wounded Veteran population, Homeless population, Criminal justice involved, Geriatrics, group and individual counseling.
AARON MELIUS
Team Leader
meliusa@vlpwpa.org
Aaron served as a Sergeant in the PA Army National Guard’s 876 Engineer Battalion in Johnstown Pa. He has ten years’ experience in human services working for Holy Family Institute as a family counselor before joining the team at PA SERVES. Aaron is a 2005 graduate of Mount Aloysius College where he was Captain of the Men’s Basketball Team. Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children, playing flag football and basketball and he also coaches T-ball in the community.
KEVIN CARMICHAEL
Intake Specialist
carmichaelk@vlpwpa.org
Kevin served in the 1st/23rd Infantry Division from 2000-2005, during which time he deployed in support of Operation Enduring Iraqi Freedom from 2003-2004. Kevin is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and has experience in anti-violence advocacy as well youth mentorship. Kevin enjoys painting, visiting local museums and attending local art events.
AUDREY TOMAS CAIXETA
Service Navigator
tomascaixetaa@vlpwpa.org
My name is Audrey Tomas Caixeta, and I am a new Service Navigator at the Veterans Leadership Program. I studied Community Education and Disabilities Services at West Liberty University in West Virginia. Through my studies and work with nonprofits, I was able to learn how important community resources and programs are to many populations. I am eager and ready to assist veterans and their families as they find services and assistance.