Kirsten Anatone joined the Warrior Music Foundation team in January 2022, serving as its Director of Programs. In addition to her role as Director, Anatone is a board-certified music therapist, licensed in the state of Maryland specializing in trauma-informed mental health care for veterans and those with addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. She holds a PhD in Musicology from the University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music and her research considers how music supports identity development for individuals, collectivities, and communities. Adopting the humanistic therapeutic approach, Anatone works with a private caseload of veterans within the foundation, wherein she remains devoted to helping individuals develop and nurture their sense of self, and wellness, by means of empathy and self-compassion.