With a heart for adventure, Tara Nyikos, PhD., is an Air Force Veteran who lives in the Colorado mountains and volunteers her time as the Denver Chapter lead for Patrol Base Abbate.

Tara is a Cowboy Mounted Shooting National Champion who is not afraid to be vulnerable and explore new things in the pursuit of helping Veterans find connection and purpose.

Now she is using her experience and passion to create a lasting legacy where people will say, "Tara had a heart of service, and she served others well."

For more information on Patrol Base Abbate, or Tara's fundraising efforts for the 2024 program, visit: https://donate.pbabbate.org/fundraiser/5102016