Our Mission & Vision
Our mission is to help combat veterans and first responders heal from complex trauma and thrive through a brain-centered, whole-person healing protocol. What sets this program apart is our commitment to measurable neuroregeneration including a landmark effort to explore the effects of intrathecal Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy, benchmarked with brain imaging to track changes in cerebral blood flow, function, and connectivity.
We envision a world where no Veteran is left suffering in silence—where chronic pain, hopelessness, and invisible wounds no longer define the future. Through Project Reforge, our national suicide prevention initiative, we are building a new model of Veteran care that integrates clinical and community-based support with innovative healing practices.
By empowering Veterans through access to regenerative medicine, mentorship, and purpose-driven education, we aim to transform survivors into leaders—and pain into purpose—creating ripples of healing that extend to families, communities, and generations to come.
Why Operation Reforge?
Operation Reforge was born to change this trajectory. Our mission is to rewire the brain, restore cognitive resilience, and reignite purpose—empowering our heroes to live, lead, and thrive long after the battlefield.
Through cutting-edge regenerative therapies, whole-person healing, and a community of support, we are breaking the cycle of silent suffering and building a new model of care that transforms pain into purpose.
Invisible Wounds
When the uniform comes off, the fight isn’t over. Veterans and first responders often return carrying traumatic brain injuries, nervous system dysregulation, hormonal collapse, and emotional exhaustion—invisible wounds that too often go undetected.
Fragmented Care
Traditional care systems separate brain and body, creating siloed treatments that fail to address the root causes of trauma. This leaves many heroes cycling through ineffective therapies without lasting relief.
Stigma & Isolation
Too many suffer in silence. Emotional and financial isolation, compounded by stigma, breeds hopelessness and despair—robbing Veterans and first responders of the futures they deserve.
Our Leadership Team
Christina Mangino
Founder & Program Director
A Certified Financial Planner™ and relational wealth advisor with over 20 years of experience, Christina has guided families in protecting their most important asset—their relationships. After avoiding back surgery through regenerative therapy, she founded the #HopeDealerz movement to champion access to life-giving treatments. Inspired by her father’s health battles, Christina leads Project Reforge with a passion for bridging cutting-edge medicine with whole-person healing.
Jacob Nikkel
Veteran Advocate
As a Counter IED Specialist in the U.S. Army, Jacob dedicated his life to protecting others. After sustaining injuries in Afghanistan and years of unsuccessful treatments, regenerative therapy restored not only his mobility but also his hope. Today, Jacob walks beside Veterans on their healing journey, offering lived experience, advocacy, and a reminder that recovery is possible.
Dru Wasson
Veteran Advocate
With 14 years of distinguished service in the Marine Corps and Air Force as a Combat Control Specialist, Dru’s military career ended due to combat-related injuries. His personal recovery through regenerative medicine fuels his mission to guide fellow Veterans from pain to healing. Dru brings both empathy and strength to his advocacy role in Project Reforge.
Anna Lagace
M.S. – Integrative Wellness Professional
Anna holds a Master’s in Integrative Wellness and brings expertise in trauma release, emotional healing, and whole-person resilience. With certifications in Neurolinguistic Programming and Time Line Therapy®, Anna equips Veterans with tools to process trauma, restore identity, and thrive in new purpose.
Our Advisory Board
Lola Dranker
Holistic Health Advocate
Lola specializes in regenerative therapy aftercare, holistic health coaching, and patient support. Her experience serving cancer patients, survivors of human trafficking, and underserved communities adds depth to Project Reforge’s holistic approach to care.
Glenn Devitt
Veteran & Global Advocate
An Army Veteran with two Bronze Stars, Glenn has dedicated his post-service career to combating human trafficking and preventing Veteran suicide. As founder of the Sentinel Foundation and CTO at Stop Soldier Suicide, Glenn brings unparalleled expertise in protecting vulnerable populations and advancing suicide prevention.
Our Care Team
Yareli Bojorquez
Care Coordinator
Yareli ensures every Veteran and family member who comes through Project Reforge is met with compassion, care, and dignity. She guides participants through each step of the program with warmth and dedication.
Our Commitment
Project Reforge represents more than a program—it is a movement to redefine Veteran care.
By blending clinical innovation with compassionate community, we are building a future where healing is possible, resilience is restored, and every Veteran has the chance to thrive.
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