Leadership

Dr. Marubian Affinii, PhD

Dr. Marubian Affinii, PhD, PhD Chairman, Brat Corps Head of Global Strategic Partnerships

Dr. Marubian Affinii serves as Chairman of Brat Corps and leads the organization's global strategic partnership initiatives. In this dual capacity, Dr. Affinii provides visionary leadership and strategic direction while cultivating and managing partnerships with key stakeholders, collaborators, and organizations worldwide.

As Chairman, Dr. Affinii oversees Brat Corps' overall governance, strategic vision, and long-term objectives. As Head of Global Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Affinii identifies and develops high-impact partnership opportunities, establishes collaborative frameworks, and expands Brat Corps' reach and influence across international markets and sectors.

Chairman | Global Strategic Partnerships

Adrienne Schaffer, Esq. [Colonel US Army Retired]

Adrienne Schaffer, Esq. Colonel, U.S. Army (Retired) | Chief Legal Officer

Adrienne Schaffer, Esq., brings extensive legal expertise and military leadership experience to her role as Chief Legal Officer of Brat Corps.

As a retired Colonel in the U.S. Army, Ms. Schaffer combines decades of military service with distinguished legal credentials.

Her background in military law, Civilian law, organizational governance, and strategic compliance enables her to provide comprehensive legal oversight and guidance that protects Brat Corps' mission while advancing the organization's commitments to military-connected communities worldwide.

Co-Chair | Chief Legal Officer

Leading With Purpose. Building for Generations.

Brat Corps® is guided by leaders who understand the unique experiences of military brats and are committed to building the first national institution dedicated exclusively to serving military-connected children, adults, and families throughout every stage of life.

Our leadership team is responsible for advancing the organization's mission, stewarding its resources, developing strategic partnerships, and ensuring that every initiative reflects our commitment to integrity, service, innovation, and lifelong belonging.

As Brat Corps® continues to grow, our leadership will expand to include professionals from military service, nonprofit management, education, community development, technology, philanthropy, and business.

Board of Directors

Providing Vision. Stewardship. Accountability.

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Brat Corps® and is responsible for ensuring that the organization remains faithful to its mission, financially responsible, legally compliant, and strategically focused.

The Board provides oversight for organizational governance, fiscal stewardship, strategic planning, executive leadership, risk management, and long-term sustainability.

Board members represent diverse backgrounds including military service, education, nonprofit leadership, business, law, finance, philanthropy, technology, healthcare, and community development.

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Board Committees

  • Executive Committee

  • Finance & Audit Committee

  • Governance Committee

  • Development Committee

  • Programs & Membership Committee

  • Community Development Committee

  • Foundation Committee

  • Heritage & National Initiatives Committee

  • Innovation & Technology Committee

ADVISORY COUNCILS

Expertise That Strengthens Our Mission.

Brat Corps® recognizes that building a national institution requires expertise from many disciplines.

Our Advisory Councils bring together leaders from government, the military, education, philanthropy, business, technology, healthcare, arts, and community development to provide strategic guidance that strengthens our programs and long-term vision.

Unlike the Board of Directors, Advisory Council members do not govern the organization but serve as trusted advisors who help shape national initiatives and future opportunities.

Planned Advisory Councils

  • Military Leadership Council

  • Military Brat Leadership Council

  • Youth Advisory Council

  • Heritage Council

  • Innovation & Technology Council

  • Esports Advisory Council

  • Research & Policy Council

  • Education Council

  • Community Development Council

  • Philanthropy Council

  • Corporate Partnership Council

  • International Military Brat Council

Advisory Council Members

(Coming Soon)

Become an Advisor

Brat Corps® welcomes distinguished leaders who wish to help shape the future of the military brat community.

Governance & Accountability

Trust Is Built Through Transparency

Brat Corps® is committed to operating with the highest standards of governance, ethics, accountability, and transparency.

As a public charitable organization, we recognize that our members, donors, partners, and the communities we serve place their trust in us. That trust guides every decision we make.

Our governance practices are designed to ensure responsible stewardship of financial resources, ethical leadership, sound decision-making, and long-term sustainability.

Our Commitment

Mission-driven leadership

Financial stewardship

Independent governance

Conflict-of-interest compliance

Annual audits (when required)

Transparent reporting

Donor accountability

Legal compliance

Privacy protection

Ethical fundraising

Organizational Documents

Articles of Incorporation (Coming Soon)

Bylaws (Coming Soon)

Conflict of Interest Policy (Coming Soon)

Whistleblower Policy (Coming Soon)

Document Retention Policy (Coming Soon)

Strategic Plan (Coming Soon)

Annual Reports (Coming Soon)

IRS Form 990 (Available following first fiscal year filing.)

Annual Reports

Measuring Progress. Sharing Impact.

Brat Corps® believes transparency begins with sharing our progress. Beginning after the completion of our first full fiscal year of operations, we will publish annual reports highlighting organizational growth, financial stewardship, program outcomes, partnerships, and community impact.

These reports will provide members, donors, partners, and the public with a comprehensive overview of our accomplishments and priorities for the future.

Future Annual Reports

2026–2027 Annual Report (Coming Soon)

2027–2028 Annual Report

2028–2029 Annual Report

2029–2030 Annual Report

Reports Will Include

  • Message from Leadership

  • Mission Highlights

  • National Initiatives

  • Membership Growth

  • Financial Summary

  • Community Impact

  • Donor Recognition

  • Strategic Priorities

  • Future Goals

IRS Form 990

Financial Transparency.

Brat Corps® is committed to financial transparency and responsible stewardship. As a newly established nonprofit organization, Brat Corps® has not yet completed its first fiscal year and therefore has not filed an IRS Form 990.

Following our first required filing, copies of our IRS Form 990 will be made publicly available on this page in accordance with federal nonprofit transparency requirements.

Future Filings

Fiscal Year 2026–2027 (Coming Soon)

Subsequent annual filings will be posted as they become available.

Careers

Build the Future of the Military Brat Community.

Future Opportunities

  • Executive Leadership

  • Membership Services

  • Programs

  • Community Development

  • Innovation Hubs

  • Esports

  • Marketing & Communications

  • Finance

  • Operations

  • Research

  • Development & Fundraising

  • Heritage Center

  • Administration

  • Volunteer Services

Brat Corps® is building more than an organization; we are building a national institution. As we continue to grow, we will seek talented individuals who are passionate about leadership, service, innovation, community development, education, technology, philanthropy, heritage preservation, and strengthening military-connected communities.

Whether you are a military brat, veteran, military spouse, or simply someone who believes in our mission, we invite you to explore future opportunities to become part of our team.

Current Openings

There are no open positions at this time.

Please check back as Brat Corps® continues to expand.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Learn More About Brat Corps®

  • Brat Corps® is the first national membership organization established to serve military brats throughout every stage of life through community, leadership, heritage, innovation, and lifelong belonging.

  • Membership is open to military brats of all ages, including individuals whose parents served on active duty, in the National Guard, Reserve, Coast Guard, or who are military veterans. Additional membership categories are available for supporters, families, and organizational partners.

  • Yes. Brat Corps® is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to serving military-connected communities.

  • Brat Corps® is specifically focused on military brat identity across the entire lifespan. While many organizations serve military families during active service, Brat Corps® exists to build a lifelong community and preserve the heritage of military brats for generations.

  • A Brat Corps® Post is a local community hub where military brats gather for fellowship, leadership development, innovation, mentoring, esports, workforce development, and community engagement. Similar to VFWs but specifically for Military Brats.

  • The Military Brat Continuum™ recognizes that military brat identity evolves through every stage of life, from childhood to legacy generations, while remaining a lifelong part of who we are.

  • You can become a member, volunteer, make a financial contribution, establish a partnership, sponsor a national initiative, participate in an event, or help establish a Brat Corps® Post in your community.

  • No. Brat Corps® serves military brats of every generation, from children and teens to adults, veterans, and Heritage Military Brats.

  • Visit our Start a Post page to learn about the affiliation process, leadership requirements, and available support for establishing a local Brat Corps® community.

  • We welcome partnerships with corporations, government agencies, military and veteran organizations, educational institutions, community organizations, foundations, and civic leaders who share our commitment to strengthening military-connected communities.

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