n this episode, Mountain Valor volunteer Nick Mastrovito turns the mic around and interviews Katt, Executive Director of Mountain Valor Veteran Services, about how the organization started, why rural veterans are so often overlooked, and what it actually takes to meet veterans and families where they are.

Katt shares the story behind Mountain Valor's mission, the realities of serving aging, disabled, and isolated veterans in rural Virginia, and why one-on-one, in-person support still matters—especially when systems are complex and resources are hard to reach. The conversation also touches on what Mountain Valor has learned from the field, the gaps they see most often, and where the organization is headed next.

This episode offers an inside look at Mountain Valor through the lens of someone who helped build it—and a reminder that meaningful veteran support is rarely quick, easy, or remote.