Founded by veterans who lived the challenge

Founder / Board Chair

Jason Borges

Jason honorably retired from the U.S. Army in 2013 after 25 years of distinguished service. Enlisting in 1989 and selected for Special Forces in 1997, he served as a Green Beret with 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne), holding key leadership roles and deploying worldwide in support of national security missions. After retiring, he continued serving as a U.S. government security consultant in Afghanistan and Iraq for eight more years. Inspired by Operator Syndrome by Dr. Chris Frueh and his own transition experience, Jason founded the Special Operations Adventure Foundation to help veterans rediscover purpose, healing, and connection through shared adventure.

President

Angel Molina

Angel, a native of Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, is a former U.S. Navy SEAL with 35 years of combined military and government service. Enlisting in 1990, he built a distinguished career across elite Naval Special Warfare units, deploying globally in combat and high-threat environments and later serving as a senior contractor supporting Special Operations across the Iraq and Syria theater. Today, Angel remains dedicated to service through his active support of veteran-focused nonprofits, including the Special Operations Adventure Foundation. Driven by a passion to give back, he shares his experience and hard-earned lessons to mentor and support others on a personal, professional, and philanthropic level.

Operations Officer

Christine Kathryn

Outreach and Development

Rene Steenvoorden