Meet Our Veterans Advocacy Team

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center is proud to help military families like yours after a mesothelioma diagnosis. Our Veterans Advocacy Team includes fellow U.S. veterans, VA-accredited attorneys, registered nurses, and patient advocates who are all ready to support you.

Our team can help you recover maximum VA benefits, explore your treatment options, pursue compensation for expenses, and walk with you throughout your cancer battle.

Led By Fellow U.S. Veterans

Major Jonathan Nelson
20+ Years Experience

Major Jonathan Nelson is a proud U.S. Marine Corps veteran and VA-accredited lawyer who leads our Veterans Advocacy Team. He's ready to help U.S. veterans get the benefits they deserve and access other crucial resources.

“I want to make sure that veterans facing mesothelioma can get the benefits that they need now, and to make sure that their families are provided for in the future.”

Major Jonathan Nelson (Ret), VA-accredited attorney & Marine Corps veteran

Registered Nurses & Patient Advocates

Our dedicated registered nurses and patient advocates are here to help U.S. veterans and their families more clearly understand their health care and support options following a diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Each member of our medical support team brings a unique perspective and background, with many coming from military families or having loved ones impacted by cancer.

Liz Logan, RN Registered Nurse & Patient Advocate

Liz has over 20 years of experience and can help you find top mesothelioma doctors and hospitals near you.

Amy Fair, RN Registered Nurse & Patient Advocate

Amy has worked directly with mesothelioma patients and their families for over 25 years, connecting them with the help they deserve.

Lindsey Rotnem Oncology Social Worker

Lindsey is a co-leader of our mesothelioma support group and has over 15 years of experience helping cancer patients.

Todd Gersten, MD Independent Medical Reviewer

Dr. Gersten reviews our medical content so that it’s accurate, authoritative, and up to date.

Marisa Moller Patient Advocate

Marisa’s uncle passed away from cancer, so she truly understands what you’re going through and works to support you.

Frances Morales Patient Advocate

Frances has helped U.S. veterans and their families learn about essential medical and legal resources for over 10 years.

Ana Munoz Patient Advocate

Ana brings advocacy and elder caregiving experience to support those impacted by mesothelioma.

Claudia Pineda Patient Advocate

With family who served in the military and loved ones affected by cancer, Claudia is proud to help veterans like you.

Lauren Ryder Patient Advocate

Having lost her father, who served in the U.S. Army, to lung cancer, Lauren is honored to support veterans today.

Lois Sundling Patient Advocate

Lois can help veterans more easily understand complex medical topics so they can move forward.

Mesothelioma Veterans Attorneys

The Mesothelioma Veterans Center has partnered with leading asbestos law firms, including Sokolove Law and Simmons Hanly Conroy, which have attorneys on staff who will fight for U.S. veterans.

Several of these mesothelioma attorneys are also U.S. veterans, so they know what you’ve been through and how to most effectively support you.

Captain Brian Cooke USMC Veteran

Captain Cooke can help U.S. veterans file legal claims seeking financial compensation from the companies that caused harm.

Corporal Michael Stewart USMC Veteran

Corporal Stewart can assess your legal options and file claims on your behalf for mesothelioma payouts.

Ricky A. LeBlanc VA-Accredited Attorney

Ricky has over 30 years of legal experience and is ready to support U.S. veterans facing a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Web Content Team

Our web content team regularly researches, reviews, and updates information across the site to provide the most accurate and relevant information about mesothelioma and veterans’ issues.

Michael Moesch Co-Founder

Michael founded our website to support U.S. veterans and families impacted by a mesothelioma diagnosis.

Christopher Dryfoos Lead Editor & Sr. Content Writer

Chris is a journalist who comes from a family of U.S. veterans, with his grandfather, aunt, uncle, and several cousins all serving.

Rae Theodore Senior Content Writer

Rae has over 30 years of content writing experience, working to make complicated topics easier to understand.

Shea Atkinson Senior SEO Manager

Shea helps the Mesothelioma Veterans Center maintain its online presence, allowing it to reach as many people as possible.

Jeffrey Pia Web Developer

Jeff’s work allows our website to run seamlessly so U.S. veterans can get the information they need.

Josef Ortiz Web Designer

Josef is responsible for the look and feel of the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, helping to make user-friendly pages and graphics.

You Served Proudly —
Let Us Serve You

You never deserved to develop an aggressive cancer like mesothelioma following a proud career in the U.S. military. At the Mesothelioma Veterans Center, every member of our team is committed to supporting you.

We’re ready to help you file for maximum VA benefits, explore medical support options, and pursue financial compensation to make your journey with this cancer less stressful.

A U.S. veteran stands outside and salutes and American flag

Free Veterans Packet

In our packet, you’ll learn how to:

  • File for VA benefits
  • Find doctors and cancer centers
  • Receive more compensation
Get Your Packet

Free VA Benefits Help

We can assist with: 

  • Filing for mesothelioma VA benefits
  • Increasing your VA rate to 100%
  • Getting survivor benefits
Get Help Filing

Ask a U.S. Veteran

Ask Major Nelson about:

  • Filing or increasing VA benefits
  • Getting cancer treatments
  • Pursuing payouts
Ask a Veteran