Our Team

I'm Aranza Dean, a dedicated military spouse with a strong desire to make a difference. I have experience as a Change and Program Manager. My heart's mission is to empower and support fellow military spouses through EmopweHer. Together, we can make a positive impact in the military community.

I'm Candece Shellmire, EmpowerHer's Director of Operations and Financial Education Administrator since 2023. I'm an active-duty military spouse and homeschooling mom with a Master's Degree in Business Administration and a Scrum Master certification. I enjoy reading, gaming, and crafting, and I live abroad with my family.

I am Tawnya Brigandi, a proud Mom of 5 boys, two of my sons are in the Marine Corps. I am the Marketing Director for a Marine owned company and work closely with the active duty and veteran community within the Real Estate Industry. I have passion in assisting our Military wives have a fulfilling life. My values are teamwork, grit, empathy, compassion, adaptability and overcoming challenges with grace and kindness.

I'm Monica Rios, a seasoned military spouse with diverse support roles. My commitment to community service includes roles like Navy Ombudsman, advocate volunteer, and LINKS Mentor. I excel in team collaboration, training, and event coordination as a Marine Corps Family Readiness Assistant. My varied experience and insights make me well-prepared for any role.

I'm Mist Vargas, a dedicated professional, transitioning from a military spouse to a veteran spouse. I value adaptability, resilience, and teamwork, and I'm supporting military spouses. I'm also a devoted student and stay-at-home mom, striving for a positive impact in all aspects of life.