Guardian Revival Names Kim Haight to Chief Executive Officer

Guardian Revival, a Hudson Valley-based nonprofit focused exclusively on supporting the mental health of military members, veterans and first responders – collectively known as guardians – and their families, at no cost to them, announced the appointment of Kim Haight to chief executive officer, following her service as interim CEO since March. After leading the organization through a period of transition, Haight emerged as the natural choice to continue guiding Guardian Revival’s mission.

Bringing more than a decade of nonprofit executive experience in strategy, advocacy, crisis response and mission-driven program development, Haight has provided steady leadership, continuity for staff and partners and a clear focus on sustaining the team’s momentum. Her appointment reflects the board’s confidence in her ability to lead Guardian Revival into its next chapter while keeping the mission grounded in its values of connection, healing and service.

“Kim has led with clarity, compassion and consistency since stepping into the interim role,” said Alex Othmer, former Navy SEAL and president/co-founder of Guardian Revival. “She has earned the trust of our team and demonstrated the kind of mission-driven leadership this organization needs. The board is confident she is the right person to lead Guardian Revival forward.”

Under Haight’s leadership, Guardian Revival will continue to expand its core programs supporting the growing needs of the military, veteran and first responder community including:

• Another Summit, offering outdoor adventure activities such as hiking, backpacking, canoeing and fly fishing
• Boots & Paws, providing free companion puppies and dog visitation events
• Encore, connecting guardians to free opportunities to learn, play and share music
• Homefront, equipping the families of guardians with support through education, wellness and other experiences
• RISE, delivering wellness workshops, retreats and resources to help guardians recharge
• Dwyer Vet2Vet of Putnam, which Guardian Revival administers to connect veterans through events, information and resources

Before joining Guardian Revival, Haight, who lives in Poughkeepsie, built a career centered around public service, community resilience and the well-being of vulnerable populations. A graduate of Marist University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in public administration, she served as executive director of The Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CPCA) and as director of advocacy for the New York State Children’s Alliance – roles that involved cross-sector collaboration with government, law enforcement, mental health providers and community stakeholders. This experience in organizational leadership and partnership-building has strengthened Guardian Revival during this transition and positioned the nonprofit for continued impact in the months and years ahead.

“Guardian Revival’s mission is deeply meaningful and it has been a privilege to serve in this role over the past several months,” said Haight. “I’m honored by the board’s confidence and committed to building on the organization’s strong foundation as we continue supporting the guardians and families who rely on our programs.”

About Guardian Revival: Founded in 2019 and based in New York’s Hudson Valley region, Guardian Revival is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that improves the mental health and well-being of military personnel, veterans and first responders and their families, at no cost to them. Through its programs, Guardian Revival provides connection, healing and support to the guardians who serve their communities and country, helping to navigate the challenges that come with a life of service. For more information, visit www.guardianrevival.org or connect with Guardian Revival on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.