Leroy Ashwood is the President and Chief Executive Officer of BRAVE for Veterans, Inc., established in 2009. Together with his Senior Leadership Team and a committed volunteer support group known as “Bravites,” he has established brand recognition in Massachusetts for helping Veterans obtain sustainable employment. Mr. Ashwood’s career leadership roles have been in public service and social entrepreneurship. He has supported and directed start-ups in the non-public sector for the MA Departments of Corrections and Youth Services that confront challenges requiring solutions to improve the nature of peoples’ lives. His interests have extended to service on several professional and local community boards in Massachusetts and he holds awards for his participation in those capacities. He is a graduate of Brandeis University with a degree in Politics.