ISA MARIE MCINTYRE

US ARMY VETERAN, CAREGIVER

Isa Marie served in the Army for 8 ½ years as a Multiple Launch Rocket Systems Repairer, completing two tours to Iraq and serving a total of 27 months in combat. During her first deployment she conducted convoys in Ramadi, Fallujah, and Baghdad, receiving a combat action badge after coming under direct enemy fire.

In 2012, Isa Marie became caregiver to her husband Alejandro, after he stepped on an improvised explosive device while on deployment in Afghanistan, resulting in the loss of both of his legs.

Isa Marie graduated from Sacramento State’s Business Honors Program earning a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior. During the Business Honors Program she had the opportunity to study abroad, completing a 3-week International business Program at Tamkang University in Taipei, Taiwan.

Shortly after graduation Isa Marie joined the Farmer Veteran Coalition, a national nonprofit dedicated to assisting veterans during their transition from military to agriculture. Having been blessed by the support and generosity of many nonprofit organizations, she is honored to now be part of one of those organizations and to serve her fellow Veterans and their families.