Meet Our Founder
Dr. Tammy Foster-Knight is a retired U.S. Air Force Major, combat veteran, organizational leadership scholar, educator, author, entrepreneur, and advocate for ethical leadership and accountability. She holds a Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, and her work in education and leadership development includes more than 15 years of experience as an adjunct professor.
During more than 23 years of active-duty service, Dr. Foster-Knight rose through the enlisted ranks, attaining the rank of Technical Sergeant (E-6) before earning her commission. She ultimately retired as a Major. Her military career included leadership assignments throughout the United States and abroad, as well as a seven-month deployment to Iraq.
In 2015, she founded She VET, Inc. (shevetinc.org), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering women veterans through advocacy, education, community, and healing-centered leadership.
Through her writing and professional work, Dr. Foster-Knight explores leadership, resilience, truth, healing, personal growth, and the experiences that shape who we become.
She is the founder of Guardian Echo Press; the creator of the journals: When the Body Remembers, Quiet Pages, and The Work of BecomingTM Legacy Journal; (releasing soon) and the author of the forthcoming memoir When the Enemy Wears the Same Uniform: Women, War, and Betrayal.
Above all, she is a mother and grandmother who believes that our stories, lessons, and lived experiences are worth preserving—not only for ourselves, but also for those who come after us.
Honoring Her Service, Connecting Her Future
Women’s military service is woven into our nation’s history. Across generations, women have served with skill, courage, and determination, often while challenging barriers to their full participation and recognition. These figures, standing together with hands joined, offer a powerful reminder of their individual contributions and shared legacy.
At She VET, Inc., we honor that legacy by bringing attention to women Veterans’ experiences and helping them find resources after service. Through information, advocacy, and connections to organizations and networks, we work to ensure more women know where to turn. Their service deserves recognition, and their lives beyond the uniform deserve continued opportunity.