Who We Are

As the daughter of an Air Force veteran, Katie Katz grew up with a deep sense of pride and honor for her father’s service. Yet, behind that pride lay an unseen battle, one that would shape her life’s purpose.
 
Katie’s father fought courageously against Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson’s dementia, and untreated PTSD. Without access to the necessary resources and support, her family was unaware of the full extent of his struggles. Her father passed away when Katie was just 17, as she was about to enter her senior year of high school.
 
The last decade of his life was marked by hallucinations, rapid decline, and a fear Katie could see in his eyes—a fear of the unknown, a fear of losing control, and a fear of being forgotten.
 
In response to her family’s experience, Katie founded Victory Bridge Foundation as a tribute to her father and as a lifeline for families facing similar hardships. She believes that if her family had access to today’s resources and support, their journey might have been different. Katie’s mission is to bring visibility and unity to the scattered resources available, ensuring that no family has to endure what hers did.
 
Through Victory Bridge Foundation, Katie aims to bridge the gap for our nation’s heroes, providing the critical support that was missing in her own life and empowering families to thrive in the face of overwhelming challenges.