Who We Are
Primarily a volunteer organization, Patriot Resilient Leader Institute (PRLI) employs two full time and three part time staff members. Our dedicated Board of Directors of veterans and local professionals oversee all operations and programming.
Staff

Jeff Ladieu is an experienced leader of people, teams, and organizations, with more than 25-years of direct leadership across a range of complex, high stakes circumstances. He is a retired Captain from the New Hampshire State Police with his last assignment serving as the commanding officer of the Justice Information Bureau.
As Bureau Commander, he was responsible for overseeing and coordinating the support structure and logistical needs of various units throughout the division including the statewide Communications and Interoperability Center, Criminal Records, Permits and Licensing, the Gun Line, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), and the Sexual Offender Registry. In this capacity he was also responsible for the Uniform Crime Report (UCR), Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and Information Security Officer (ISO) sections, Justice-One section, and the National Law Enforcement Tele-communications System. He has previously served as the State Police Communications Unit Commander, Polygraph Unit Commander, NH Cold Case Commander, SWAT Team, as well as oversight of the Major Crime Unit.
Jeff began his career in law enforcement assigned to the Troop F North Country Region of the state upon graduating from the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Council (PSTC) – Police Academy in 2000. Prior to his law enforcement endeavors, he served within the US Army Special Operations Command (USASOC) assigned to a direct-action Ranger Unit.
After his retirement with the State Police, Jeff started a small business and partnership providing public safety consulting, assistance on strategic planning and law enforcement training needs, to include the administering of polygraph examinations. He subsequently went on to serve the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as the Assistant Director of Public Safety and Police for Endicott College. Following a distinguished career within the public service and safety realm, Jeff found the Patriot Resilient Leader Institute, DBA, Camp Resilience. He was drawn towards the overwhelming sense of purpose and fulfillment knowing that he would be able to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have given so much. He hopes to provide veterans and first responders, as well as their families and loved ones, with the tools they need to cope with trauma, while also celebrating their strengths and resilience.
Jeff earned his B.S. in Social Sciences with a minor in Psychology from New England College, Henniker New Hampshire, and is completing an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. He holds a certification in LEAN process improvement as an LBB and is a Certified Public Manager (CPM) through the New Hampshire Bureau of Education. He is a 2010 graduate of the Northeast Counterdrug Training Center Polygraph Institute, Ft. Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, class 110.
Jeff and his wife Kim have raised two amazing sons in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire, where they still call it “home.” In his free time, he enjoys staying active with swim – bike – run training, as well as spending quality time with family. He is a passionate humanitarian, and lifelong learner who strives to bring solace and wellness to others.

Lori Sanderson is a dedicated wife, mother, and professional who has spent much of her life balancing family, career, and personal passions. Married to Craig, a retired 30-year military veteran, Lori and her husband have two daughters. The family currently resides in the beautiful Lakes Region after living in Massachusetts and Arizona.
A graduate of Katharine Gibbs School, Lori’s career has included roles at the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Simmons College Graduate School of Social Work, and AllApartments. During her husband’s deployments, Lori chose to be a stay-at-home mom, focusing on raising their daughters and supporting the family through the challenges of military life.
Lori is excited to be part of Camp Resilience, where she supports an organization that actively assists veterans and first responders. She finds great fulfillment in giving back to those who have served, drawing on her personal experience as a military spouse.
In her free time, Lori enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends, as well as traveling to explore new places and create lasting memories.

Kimberly graduated from Western Michigan University with Bachelor of Science in Practical Writing and a minor in History. She received a Grant Writing certification from Marygrove College in Detroit, Michigan. Kim has been active in the First Responder community in New Hampshire as a National Registry Advanced EMT and a NHEMT-A. She was previously with the Fire Service and volunteers with the Lakes Region Search and Rescue Team. Kim has been involved with National Ski Patrol for fifteen years as a senior skill level patroller, Instructor, and Instructor Trainer. She has been involved directly or indirectly with nonprofits for fifteen years; writing grants, warrant articles, proposals and organizing capital campaign projects and fundraisers. Kim and her husband Craig have raised three sons in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire, and still proudly call it “home.”

As a compassionate and dedicated recreational therapist, Megan has experience in helping Veterans improve their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through purposeful recreational activities. Megan is committed to enhancing the quality of life for people of all ages.
With a background in working in clinical settings, Megan has developed expertise in creating and implementing individualized therapeutic programs that foster social interaction, physical activity, leisure adaptations, and emotional healing.
Now entering the nonprofit sector, Megan is excited to contribute her knowledge and skills to an organization that shares a commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Veterans and First Responders with varying needs such as disability, mental health diagnoses, and social isolation. Through dedication, creativity, and empathy, Megan is eager to make a lasting impact in the nonprofit field and build strong relationships with the individuals and communities Camp Resilience serves.