Founder/CEO
Teri Caserta
Brandon’s Mother
I am the mother of Brandon Caserta. I had been an executive assistant for over 30 years. I have managed up to 15 people at once. I have created and managed many events in my career, and I am very proud of what I have accomplished in my job-related activities.
I never thought I would have to do the same type of activities once I retired from the workforce, but here I am. The day Brandon died was the day I didn’t have a choice. I am honored and proud to carry on Brandon’s legacy of helping others. I never knew the suicide rate was so high for our men and women in uniform until Brandon died by suicide.
Since his death, my greatest accomplishment for the men and women in uniform was getting The Brandon Act passed. President Joe Biden signed it into law on December 27, 2021. We lose 2-3 active-duty service members and 25 veterans to suicide every day. I am going to get that number down to zero. This can be done with hard work, determination, and nonstop activism. Your donations will help save the lives of our active-duty service members and veterans.
CFO
PATRICK Caserta
22-year Navy Senior Chief
Brandon’s Father
Patrick is the father of Brandon Caserta. He is a 22-year Retired Navy Senior Chief and Naval Counselor. He was on several ships in his first 8 years of service. He was in the Gulf War and Desert Storm.
Since his retirement from the Navy, Patrick received two degrees one in Political Science and one in Communications and received a minor in Sociology from Arizona State University. He graduated with honors.
Patrick is the co-author of The Brandon Act which passed on the National Defense Authorization Act on December 27, 2021. It is the greatest accomplishment for him. Patrick did not know how high the suicide rate was in the Armed Forces until Brandon’s death. Together with Teri, Patrick is determined to end the stigma of military personnel getting help and ending suicides in the US Military.
Secretary
Cherie Rondeau
Proud Military Mother
Cherie Rondeau serves as Secretary for The Brandon Caserta Foundation. As the mother of two sons—one a Marine Corps veteran and the other currently serving in the United States Army National Guard—she brings a personal understanding of military life and the sacrifices made by service members and their families. Cherie generously volunteers her time to support the Foundation’s mission, assisting with projects, communications, events, and day-to-day operations. Her compassion, dedication, and willingness to help wherever needed strengthen our efforts to support active-duty service members, veterans, and their families.
Cherie’s firsthand experience as a military mother and her commitment to serving others make her a valued member of our team.