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About Us

Why 22Mohawks

What's In the name?

Sadly, on average, more than 22 veterans die by suicide each day. To us, the mohawk represents the outlier – the person who is not afraid to go against the grain, rise up for what they believe in, and above all, stand tall in the face of adversity. Veterans and those who support them embody the mohawk. When you get a mohawk in support of veterans, you become a part of a movement that is greater than oneself. 

22Mohawks is proud to provide assistance to veterans who need help with navigating the struggles of everyday life when they return home from duty. 

Be it physical, mental, or financial support, we strive to do everything in our power to improve the lives of veterans while combating PTS and raising awareness for the prevalence of veteran suicide among our former service members.

We are humbled and grateful to have your support.

What We Stand For

Our slogan, “we will do this together!”, is embodied by our simple yet powerful values.

Courage

Carry on despite the feeling of overwhelming pain or fear. Acknowledge when you are feeling this way by saying it out loud. Owning the emotion will not allow it to drive your decisions. We will hold this courage together.

Social Connection

Allowing yourself to accept support during painful moments is critical to your mental health. We are your connection.

Conviction

You must have conviction to persevere. Believing that you will weather the storm is just as important as doing it each day. We are your sounding board for conviction and strength.

Our Unit

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Stacey Ann

CEO

Stacey Ann is the CEO of 22Mohawks, a Veteran Suicde Prevention and Awareness Non-profit.

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Dave Campisano

Founder And president

Dave joined the Army in 2001 and served in various light infantry units until his separation in 2016.
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DR.TARA KFOURY

DIRECTOR OF MENTAL HEALTH

Tara Kfoury, PhD, is an independent educational and mental health consultant at Boston-based RIVER Educational Consulting.

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Michael McGee

EVENTS COORDINATOR - CAPE COD​

Mike is a Massachusetts native who served in the Marine Corps from 2009-2013 fresh out of high school at the age of 17.

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Ayman Kafel

Director of Networking

Ayman Kafel is an Army Veteran who was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. He became a police officer in 2007 after 8 years of service in the Army.

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      Stacey Ann

      co-founder & COO

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      Stacey Ann is a Certified ISEI Emotional Intelligence Facilitator, QPR Instructor, NLP Practitioner, Energy Healer, Author and holds an Associates Degree in Applied Science.

      Stacey is also the founder of Mind Body Image, a company providing both individual and corporate wellness programs to bring mental, physical and emotional education together for her clients.

      In 2009, Stacey lost her father to Veteran Suicide. Knowing first hand the pain and trauma that comes along with losing someone to suicide she aims to provide awareness, support and love to all of those in need.

      She is truly an uplifting visionary who has also overcome many years of trauma and although she holds many titles, her driving force and most valuable title is being a mother to her 16 year old daughter.

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      Dave Campisano

      Founder & executive director

      Dave Campisano enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2001, serving in both Airborne and light infantry units until his honorable discharge in 2016. In 2009, he graduated from the elite U.S. Army Ranger School and later deployed to Iraq with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment (Golden Dragons), 10th Mountain Division. Following his military service, Dave pursued higher education at Suffolk University in Boston, earning an Undergraduate Degree in Finance, a Masters in Public Administration, and is pursuing another Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership.

      After transitioning out of the military, Dave was deeply affected by the increasing number of veteran suicides. Driven to make a difference, he founded 22Mohawks, a nonprofit organization focused on suicide prevention and veteran mental health. 22Mohawks hosts numerous events each year designed to reconnect veterans and their families, strengthen their support systems, and reinforce the bonds forged through military service. Dave’s mission is rooted in the belief that no veteran should ever feel alone—and that building and maintaining a strong sense of community is essential to healing.

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      Melanie Shaw

      Lead Case Manager

      Melanie Shaw is a dedicated advocate for the well-being of veterans and first responders, believing in the profound healing power of animals. Inspired by her father, a Purple Heart recipient from the Vietnam War, Melanie is committed to creating opportunities for those who have served to connect with animals for therapeutic support, companionship, and healing.

      With a lifelong love for animals and a deep understanding of their positive impact on mental health, Melanie has worked to bridge the gap between those who have sacrificed for their communities and the restorative presence of animals. Her expertise in mental health and life transitions enhances her ability to support individuals in need.

      Melanie is a licensed School Guidance Counselor, Educational Administrator, Executive Function and Life Coach. She earned a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Counseling Education from Bridgewater State University. Through her work, Melanie is dedicated to fostering resilience, connection, and a sense of purpose for veterans, first responders, and the animals that support them.

      MICHAEL MCGEE

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      EVENTS COORDINATOR - CAPE COD

      Mike is a Massachusetts native who served in the Marine Corps from 2009-2013 fresh out of high school at the age of 17. Mike served in the Engineer and Maintenance field and deployed to Afghanistan in support of OEF 12.1 and 12.2.

      Mike Moved to Cape Cod in 2013 and is currently a heavy equipment operator while still serving the community.

      Mike volunteers his time and efforts to 22Mohawks and has expanded our outreach to a large community in the Cape Code area. Check out our 22-K9 Motorcycle Ride that Mike created to support Veteran Suicide Awareness and our Pups for Vets Program.

      Ayman Kafel

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      Director of Networking

      Ayman Kafel is an Army Veteran who was deployed during Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2005. He became a police officer in 2007 after 8 years of service in the Army.

      Ayman has witnessed war from his first days on earth. Born in Liberia during the Liberian civil war, Ayman and his family were forced to move back to their native Lebanon. Then at the age of 7 the Lebanese civil war brought his family to seek a more peaceful life in America. Ayman has always felt a deep and abiding love for the United States. When we were attacked on 9/11 he immediately enlisted in the Army. “Our family felt that those evils we had escaped, followed us here.” 

      Aymans experience in both the military and law enforcement led him to join forces with 22Mohawks in November 2021 as the Director of Networking. With Ayman already having an active part in bringing awareness to veteran and first responder suicide it was a perfect fit.

      When Ayman is not keeping the streets safe and advocating for suicide awareness you’ll find him in his home gym destroying the weight game, talking all things military / law enforcement on his Project Sepient Podcast or writing articles for Havok Journal.

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