Board of Directors
Cynthia Mc Crea
Founder and Executive Director
I created Veteran Women of Influence to be the safe space I wish existed for myself and so many other military women-where healing, leadership, and legacy can grow. This work is personal, and I'm committed to building something that changes lives for generations."
Karen Holliday
Interim Governance & Board Operations Lead
A U.S. Army veteran, Karen brings a strong commitment to ethical leadership, accountability, and sound governance. Her work reflects clarity, purpose, and mission-aligned operations. More about Karen’s leadership perspective, including her TEDx talk, can be found here:
Stanita “Kween” Burton
Advisory Board Member
Kween is a retired U.S. Navy Chief who served honorably for 20 years in continuous leadership roles. She is a Certified Master Training Specialist and currently serves as National Vice President of Gamma Eta Alpha Military Sorority, Inc., after previously holding multiple national leadership and training roles. Her experience provides invaluable strategic