Dream Foundation is thrilled to welcome Mike Edmondson , a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and Vice President of Performance Optimization at Amgen, to the advisory council of Dream Foundation’s Dreams for Veterans program.
“As a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, Dreams for Veterans is very personal to me. I recognize and understand the sacrifices that fellow veterans have made for our country,” says Edmondson. “Dreams for Veterans offers a great way to support those who don’t have much time left by fulfilling their Dreams.”
Edmondson is a United States Naval Academy graduate and served in the United States Marine Corps for six years. He has since worked in the pharmaceutical industry for 25 years, including 17 years at Amgen. At Amgen, Edmondson has an outstanding record in leading sales teams to excellence.
He previously led Amgen’s Black Employee Network and has been instrumental in helping to further Amgen’s efforts toward inclusion and belonging among all of its workforce. He was recognized in 2024 by SAVOY and BlackDoctor.org for his influence and tireless efforts.
“Mike provides an important and refreshing perspective to the palliative care we provide for veterans and active service members,” says Dream Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Kisa Heyer. “I am eager to begin our work together, which will undoubtedly enhance the Dreams for Veterans program.”
Dream Foundation is the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, and Dreams for Veterans honors veterans by fulfilling their final Dreams, providing them, their families and caregivers joy, comfort and closure at the end of life.
Veterans Advisory Council members support the program with professional expertise, connections to local and national resources, philanthropic care, and other needed assistance.
To learn more about Dreams for Veterans, visit dreamsforveterans.org.