About the She Served Initiative

Martina Schmidt, U.S. Air Force

Martina Schmidt, our Chairwoman served in the United States Air Force as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician.  After her time in the military, she worked for a few years for Battelle Memorial Institute as an Air Force contractor, but finally answered her real calling and joined the Circus! She attended the Creative Circus portfolio school and became a commercial photographer.

Martina’s passion for Veteran Women and photography led her to create the She Served Initiative.  Martina is married to her wonderful husband Bill who supports her in all her new ventures!  Both love to travel and play pickleball. When Martina is not photographing or traveling, she loves to crochet

JULIE MILLER, U.S. Air Force

Julie Miller, our Vice Chairwoman, served for 21 years in the United States Air Force as a Bioenvironmental Engineering Technician.  After leaving the military she continued her military career path and now works as a health and safety coordinator at Proterra Inc. Julie is passionate about the veteran community. She served as the first female commander at the American Legion Post 3 in Greenville, SC.

Julie also volunteers with the Honor Flight mission, for which she accompanies our nation’s veterans who served during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War to Washington, D.C. so that they can visit the memorials built to commemorate their service and sacrifice. Julie is married and has two children, Josh and Dana. She is also the proud grandmother of Josh’s son Harrison

Sheryl Binetti, U.S. Navy 

Sheryl has been a dedicated volunteer with She Served since day one, and we’re incredibly grateful for her contributions! She’s the creative mind behind nearly all of the veterans’ bios, making sure their stories shine. In addition to her writing talents, Sheryl serves as our Outreach Coordinator for Utah. She proudly served in the United States Navy and Naval Reserve from 1985 to 1996. After leaving the military, Sheryl earned her Bachelor’s in Community and Human Services while raising her three boys and caring for various animals alongside her husband, Rob. Together, they run a YouTube channel called Cruise Sea-Kers, which helps fund their passion for cruising. Sheryl’s unwavering commitment has been vital to She Served’s growth and success.

Ange Keskey, United States Air Force 

Ange Keskey, from Tega Cay, South Carolina, is our meticulous proofreader, giving each bio its final polished touch. She served in both the United States Air Force and Air Force Reserve as a Public Affairs Officer and a United States Air Force Academy Admission Liaison Officer. Beyond her military service, Ange remains deeply involved in her community, serving on the executive boards of the Tega Cay Women’s Club and the Tega Cay Veterans Association. Married to Justin for nearly 18 years, they have explored three continents together while raising their two children. Currently, Ange is a dedicated full-time mom.

Katherine Lorio – Board Member & Secretary

Katherine is our newest board member and serves as Secretary for the She Served Initiative. Multi-talented and endlessly dedicated, she also wears many hats—managing our social media, leading outreach efforts, and jumping in wherever she’s needed. Simply put, we couldn’t do this without her.

Katherine proudly served in the U.S. Navy and Navy Reserves from July 1990 to November 2010. Now based in Decatur, Georgia, she’s married to a fellow veteran, and together they’re raising their energetic five-year-old son.

Inspired by her military service and the meaningful connections she made around the world, Katherine became a high school social studies teacher. She’s deeply committed to her community—volunteering with the PTA and mentoring youth and families through Alateen and Al-Anon Family Groups.

In her free time, Katherine enjoys nature walks, hiking, yoga, and simple self-care rituals like DIY manicures and pedicures. Her warmth, strength, and servant leadership embody the spirit of She Served.

Kimberly Mortson 

Kimberly Mortson, hailing from Detroit, Michigan, is our incredibly talented graphic designer, responsible for making our magazine content visually stunning. She’s been with us since day one and brings unmatched creativity to everything she touches. As the owner of Small Moments Invitation + Design, Kimberly creates unique invitations, announcements, holiday cards, logos, and much more. You can explore her work at Small Moments. Additionally, Kimberly volunteers her design skills for Operation Shower, a non-profit that hosts baby showers for military families. We’re beyond fortunate to have such a gifted designer on our team!

Tonya Gage – Outreach Coordinator (Georgia & Beyond)

Tonya serves as our dedicated Outreach Coordinator for the state of Georgia and beyond. She plays a vital role in helping us connect with women Veterans across the region, ensuring their stories are seen and celebrated in She Served Magazine. You’ll also find Tonya proudly representing the She Served Initiative at events and community gatherings.

Tonya served in the U.S. Air Force from 1991 to 2001, beginning her career as a dental assistant and advancing to dental hygienist. Her commitment to service didn’t end when the uniform came off.
Deeply engaged in her community, Tonya is the Georgia Ambassador for the Military Women’s Memorial and an active member of the Georgia Military Women networking group. She also holds a leadership role in Kappa Epsilon Psi Military Sorority International, Inc., continuing her mission to uplift and support her fellow sisters-in-service.

In her personal time, Tonya enjoys walking local trails, traveling with friends, and spending quality time with her family—including her cherished parents Jim and Lucy, her son Trevor, and her spirited 7-year-old Rat Terrier, S’naya.
Tonya’s heart for service and connection makes her an irreplaceable part of the She Served team.