August Interactive, a leading organization dedicated to leveraging patent pending AI technology to support veterans' mental health and wellness, today announced the appointment of retired Four-Star General Joseph L. Votel to its Advisory Board as a Senior Advisor.
General Votel brings nearly four decades of distinguished military leadership experience to August Interactive, including his role as Commander of U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and U.S. Special Operations Command. His extensive experience leading both special operations and conventional military forces, combined with his current work in veterans' advocacy, makes him uniquely qualified to help advance August Interactive's mission.
"The mental health and wellness of our veterans is a critical national priority that demands innovative solutions. August Interactive's commitment to leveraging technology to support our service members resonates deeply with my experience both in uniform and in working with veteran support organizations. I look forward to helping advance their important mission and creating meaningful impact for our veteran community."
- General Votel
In his senior advisor role, General Votel will provide strategic guidance on veterans' mental health initiatives, assist in building key partnerships, and help shape the organization's approach to serving the veteran community. His expertise will be invaluable in expanding August Interactive's reach and effectiveness in supporting veterans' mental health needs.
"General Votel's appointment to our Advisory Board represents a transformative moment for August Interactive. His exceptional leadership experience and deep understanding of the challenges facing our service members and veterans will be invaluable as we work to revolutionize mental health support through gaming. We are honored to have him join our team and help guide our efforts to serve those who have served our nation."
- August Interactive CEO & Co-Founder Kristin Wood
General Votel serves on multiple corporate and non-profit boards, including the Veterans Defense Project and Bravo Zulu House. He is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Middle East Institute and the Distinguished Chair of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point.
August Interactive is an innovative game studio dedicated to creating AAA titles that serve to entertain and support players. By utilizing patent pending AI technology August Interactive dares to create top tier game experiences that are immersive, high fidelity and feel good to play. With partnerships across government, military, and private enterprise August Interactive looks to bridge the gap between non-profit support and investor lead profit.