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A s the proud new owner of the Martha Mitchell House in Pine Bluff, I am honored to support the 13th Annual Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival's (www.WhistleblowerSummit.com) historic return to Arkansas.
My journey to becoming the steward of this remarkable woman's legacy began in August 2022 when I purchased the house as a long-term restoration project, drawn initially by Martha's reputation for being outspoken and fearless. Born at Warner Robbins Air Force Base in Georgia to parents from New Iberia, La., and having served myself in the Navy Fleet Marine Force with the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Miramar, Calif., I understand the courage it takes to stand up for what's right.
My first introduction to whistleblowers was assisting in counseling them while I was working with the chaplain in the military. However, after relocating permanently to Pine Bluff in May 2025, my appreciation for Martha Mitchell's extraordinary contributions deepened significantly when I attended last year's Whistleblower Summit & Film Festival in Washington, D.C., where I learned firsthand about the vital role whistleblowers play in protecting our democracy.
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