Navy Safe Harbor Foundation
Skip Tusa has a diverse work experience spanning over several decades. Skip began their career in 1977 as a Senior Enlisted in the US Navy and served until 1997. In 1977, they also started working at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC as a Purchasing Buyer, where they managed key commodities and materials worth $150.0 million for multiple plant locations in North America. Skip remained in this role until 2009.
In 1994, Skip Tusa also worked as an Adjunct Instructor at Cuyahoga Community College until 1996. Skip continued their teaching career by becoming an Adjunct Instructor at Lorain County Community College from 2005 to 2009 and Bowling Green State University from 2005 to 2007.
In 2011, they joined the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation as their Director of Finance, a non-profit organization where they worked until present. Skip also worked for the Washington Nationals from 2011 to 2013, serving in Stadium Operations.
Furthermore, Skip Tusa has also held a role as a Business Advisor at Vocational Guidance Services since 1995. Prior to that, in 2012, they also worked as a Military Instructor for the Naval Sea Cadet.
With an MBA and BBA, Skip Tusa brings a wealth of experience in finance, management, teaching, and operations.
Skip Tusa holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Management from Baldwin Wallace University. Skip also completed their Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Marketing from Cleveland State University. Additionally, Skip obtained a Certificate in Paralegal Studies from Cuyahoga Community College.
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Navy Safe Harbor Foundation
Formed in 2009, the Navy Safe Harbor Foundation is dedicated to supporting the recovery of wounded, ill, and injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families by assisting them with resources not currently provided by government or community resources. Navy Safe Harbor Foundation aims to ensure that every service member is given an opportunity for full recovery after a serious injury by coordinating the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families. Enrollment in the Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor is available to service members wounded in combat, as well as to those diagnosed with a serious illness or injured in shipboard, training and liberty accidents. Navy Wounded Warrior – Safe Harbor coordinates the non-medical care of seriously wounded, ill and injured Sailors and Coast Guardsmen, and provides resources and support to their families. Enrollment lasts a lifetime. NSHF steps in to fill the gap to provide financial assistance and support to assist Sailors and Coast Guardsmen in their recovery, rehabilitation and transition: Recognized as the gold standard of care for the world-class support it provides to each and every enrolled Sailor and Coast Guardsman, as well as their families. NSHF Services and Accommodations: ◾Respite care for enrollees and their families ◾Financial and Legal Services ◾Travel Expenses ◾Court Costs ◾Warrior Weekends ◾Housing/Rental Support ◾Support of Transition from Recovery/Rehabilitation ◾Family Support (i.e., Christmas Gifts, Family camps) ◾Adaptive Athletics ◾Housing Modifications ◾Vehicle Modifications ◾Specialized Equipment ◾Public Awareness ◾PTSD/Combat Stress Support and Education NSHF Purpose: ◾Focus support and services toward US Navy and Coast Guard seriously Wounded, Ill, and Injured (WII) reserve, active-duty, and medically retired population ◾Focus support to the Navy’s Safe Harbor Command enrollee population and family members. ◾Fill the gaps and provide services not available through government or community avenues. ◾Raise awareness of the needs of WII Sailors, Coastguardsmen, and their families. Supported Population: ◾All seriously wounded, ill, or injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families ◾OIF/OEF Casualties ◾Shipboard Accidents ◾Liberty Accidents (MVAs, motorcycle accidents) ◾Serious Medical and Psychological Conditions (cancer, severe PTSD) ◾High risk non-seriously wounded, ill, or injured Sailors, Coast Guardsmen, and their families (on a case by case basis) ◾Families in Crisis ◾Special Interest