Staff Members Open Positions:
Allie Shafer, Executive Director
allison.shafer@va.gov Allison Shafer is a passionate and enthusiastic professional dedicated to the advancement of veterans’ health initiatives. Allison holds a bachelor’s degree in History from Lindenwood University. Allison has been employed with the Veterans Research and Education Foundation since May of 2018 in various roles including PREP Team Lead, Research Coordinator, VREF Operations Manager, VREF Director of Operations and Interim Executive Director. Allison was appointed Executive Director in March of 2022, responsible for the overall management and direction of the foundation. Allison remains committed to the continued growth of the foundation, diversification of its current portfolio and the ongoing development of a robust research program within the VA St. Louis Healthcare System. Allison spends much of her free time with her child and husband frequenting popular St. Louis attractions such as the zoo and science center.
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VREF is Currently hiring for the following positions:
Clinical Research Coordinator Regulatory Support position Apply at the links above! Other than our admin staff, we also employ
several research coordinators, data analysts, bio-statisticians, and other team members who all help to implement the ground-breaking research being done at the VA each day 
Amy Garner, PREP Team Lead
amy.garner@va.govAmy holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Maryville University and a master’s degree in Nutrition & Dietetics from Southeast Missouri State University. Prior to joining VREF, Amy worked as a Research Dietitian/Coordinator at the St. Louis VA Healthcare System for 5 years, and as a weight management Dietitian for the past 13 years. Amy often spends much of her free time with her children and husband going to sporting events, enjoying the outdoors, and traveling |
Becca Kammer, Director of Communications
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Linda Kasbohm, Director of Finance
linda.kasbohm@va.gov Linda joined VREF in 2019 bringing with her a vast knowledge of financial processes and operations which quickly made her an integral part of our team. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from University of Phoenix. Prior to joining VREF, Linda worked as a Quality Assurance Specialist, Budget Management Analyst and finally a Senior Management Analyst at the Department of Defense (DOD) retiring after 37 years of service. Linda now oversees all aspects of financial operations at VREF ensuring timely and accurate financial data and reporting. In her free time, Linda is an avid estate sale and auction participant and enjoys spending time with her grandchild and her dog named Cooper. |
Jessica Alexander, Management Analyst
provides general administrative, office, and coordination assistance
provides general administrative, office, and coordination assistance