JOHN TORONTO
JOHN TORONTO Managing Director | Oak Hill Advisors, LPAdvisor | Children of Fallen Patriots Board of Advisors John is Managing Director at Oak Hill Advisors.
Mia is the daughter of Lieutenant Colonel Martin Nelson who passed away from a service connected illness in 2008. When asked to describe her dad, Mia says, “He valued family, friends, and his country so much that he gave his life for it. My dad was funny; he would always joke around with everyone and made sure they had a smile on their face.”
With the help of Fallen Patriots, Mia is attending the Savannah College of Art and Design and is studying Animation & Business Management. Mia is a member of her university soccer team as well.
When asked how receiving a scholarship from Fallen Patriots has impacted her college journey, Mia says, “Fallen Patriots has given me an opportunity of a lifetime to do what I dream of doing without having to worry about finances. On another level, they have connected me with other young adults who have gone through exactly what I have gone through. I wouldn’t be here (SCAD) without them.”
There are approximately 25,000 children who have lost an active-duty parent in the military over the last 35 years. The vision of Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation is to ensure that every such child receives all necessary college funding.
JOHN TORONTO Managing Director | Oak Hill Advisors, LPAdvisor | Children of Fallen Patriots Board of Advisors John is Managing Director at Oak Hill Advisors.
BRUCE THORN Former President + CEO | Big LotsAdvisor | Children of Fallen Patriots Board of Advisors Bruce Thorn has served as President, CEO,