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Deke Letson

Evaluator · DISC type scd
Founder/Executive Director at Veterans Exploration Therapy
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Deke Letson is the Founder and Executive Director of Veterans Exploration Therapy, a nonprofit he created based on his own experiences. As a 10-year U. S. Army combat veteran who served two tours in Iraq, he leverages his Wilderness First Responder skills and an education from Red Rocks Community College to lead his organization.

After facing his own significant challenges with PTSD and transitioning to civilian life, Deke discovered the healing power of outdoor activities. This personal journey inspired him to establish his nonprofit to help other veterans and their families find community and purpose through shared wilderness experiences like hiking and rock climbing.

His organization, Veterans Exploration Therapy, was initially conceived as a class project while he was attending college.

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Experience
3 Years
Current Role
Founder/Executive Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Deke shows up

Thorough Evaluator
Hard To Convince
Fast But Analytical

They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Priorities

Topics Deke cares about

Veteran Wellness
An Army combat veteran, he founded his nonprofit to address the mental health challenges veterans face, using outdoor experiences to foster healing, purpose, and community.
Outdoor Therapy
His organization's core mission is using wilderness adventures like rock climbing and hiking as a therapeutic tool for veterans and their families.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Founder/Executive Director
Veterans Exploration Therapy
In the press

Media appearances

Deke Letson - Founder of Veterans Exploration Therapy (MMM). Featured in Apple Podcasts
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#218: Deke Letson: Founder of Veterans Exploration Therapy. Featured in YouTube
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Education
5-2018 - 5-2021
Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS
Red Rocks Community College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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