ay 30 Jan 2018 11-11:04 -0800 rr Subject: Potential enrollees Mentor Program Attachments: Potential Peer to Peer Whistleblower Mentor Program Enrollees.docx Here is a list of potential employees who may benefit from inclusion in the mentor program. They are listed in order of most pressing along with my thoughts as to why | think it will work. Towards the end | also included some of our legacy wb’s who seem to prefer their current situations over working with OAWP. ‘As always | am open to suggestions and/or comments but wanted you to see a potential game plan moving forward, EYPeer to Peer Whistleblower Mentor Program (Potential) Enrollees 1. PO | (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Phoenix VAMC / Chief of Specialty Care Clinics Disclosures - Numerous in every VISN across USA. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ERY FF }rows VA data better than most. He used to workin iowa and has disclosed countess Times in both lowa and Arizona, He was made to work na closet with no AC after his disclosures IN Phoenix. He has also disclosed to O16 regarding wait times at VA fr every VIN individually Oftentimes when these stories come up itis him, he jus filed anonymously. What fascinates me about P&T Js his ability to work from behind the scenes. He is involved with many issues across the United States. He is an army vet, tour in Iraq. He simply wants out of Phoenix. He has GAP for his attorney as well and hasa great relationship with Senetor Grassley and Senator Ron Johnson. (On 1.22.18 OAWP made a site visit to meet with[PTE] He would like to be transferred to Anthem AZ C80C to either work for the Prescott VA, or VISN 22. We are currently awaiting word from VHA as to how to proceed with his transfer and participation in mentor program. He is all set to be the first participant in the mentor program once we get him reassigned, 2, Pa (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ San Juan PR VAMC / Health System Specialist Disclosures - Reported VAMC Director for DUI / Illegal Narcotics Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges EET He originally disclosed his director was caught for a DU! involving illegal prescriptions. in turn they fired{®1) ]He was able to gain reinstatement but is currently upset. He is also a Navy vet. Just about every story that has come out of San Juan started with[2® ]He has solid contacts inthe media and also testified along with P10) Jand myself in front of HSGAC Senate on 9.22.15. He was writing a letter to HVAC and SVC daily regarding issues. This writer placed a call tofSWOT pd he is definitely interested in participating in the mentor program. The only time I ever saw him happy during his employment with the VA was after we testified before the Senate. EX0T}s very passionate about the “Corpsmen to Nurses” program at the VA. He participated in a virtual detail for four months and was extremely happy during this time being a part of that team and being allowed to give his input. | would like the opportunity to detail him back into the program while he also attends the mentor program. | am certain he can be brought back as well. There is a lot of damage on both sides in Puerto Rico and | think he will do better if we can help him gain a fresh start or something new to focus on. 3. PO {LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Phoenix VAMC / Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Disclosures ~ OSC & senior leaders Phx VAMC. He is also preparing a form 11 to send into OSC regarding hiring practices Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges poner RCT [EET ]s@ USMC combat vet. He was an air winger and when Iraq kicked off in 2008 they came to his squad bay asking for volunteers to go infantry. He did and went to Iraq and Afghan. After gg came forward to OSC in December 2014, 275" kame forward about 2 weeks after, Jhas remained at Phx VA this whole time{®XS)_]is employed as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (helps vets find jobs) in the residential treatment center at Phx. ETE Jcontinued going to school and finished his masters in Vocational Counseling. He continues to apply for Voc Rehab counselor positions at VBA in Phx. He gets referred but never gets an interview. He said yesterday he talked to someone in HR to try to find out what is going on. [Esai he was told the reason he will never get an interview is because he supported Or nd fed him information [B78 Jloes not want to give up their name Where the plot thickens a bit. The department where he wants to work and is both educationally and 10 pt preference qualified is in helping other vets in Voc Rehab.) ____—_—+| runs the Voc Rehab department in Phx and worked with{P)_Jandfo75) fo get a lot of the background done on the new mentor program [27®)__Jnarme re |[PO)}s a nice ‘man, but also typical VA middle manager who has a family and would never do anything to rockthe boat. But{%) Hid the right thing in coming forward. He was mentioned in OSC letter to (Obama because OSC lumped both together. He along with[®_____]were thanked by OSC for coming forward. This should be good for[BTET] but that’s alot of weight to carry at the Phx VA being associated withf>T)______—_—+d; Thinking outside the box here. We would lke to see him be able to move forward with his, career. He could be helped with the mentor program. The overall goal with completion of the ‘mentor program is so folks likefOX@)_fean actually apply for new jobs they qualify for and get a fair shake. Kind of hard to do when he can’t even get an interview because he is associated with ECT ease. 4, [1 (LeGacy WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Marion IN VAMC / Chief Engineer Disclosures - Water treatment Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges [Prey PIE. Jalso recently was featured in the USA Today article concerning OAWP. He also is. represented by GAP. He also disclosed many issues with VA contracts. He took part in OAWP listening sessions. He has cases pending with OIG, OSC and OAWP right now. He had a detail approved for him to go work at the Seattle VAMC. Then Marion Indiana cancelled his detail. He is currently working with GAP/OSC on trying to stay the detail request. I support him getting a fresh start at a new location and enrolling him into the mentor program at his new facility. There appears to potentially be too much damage on both sides to have Martin attempt to reintegrate at Marion IN facility. a} aid he would like to enter the mentor program. 5. PRT J: LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER Facility /Job Title ~ Physician VISN 22 (Formerly Phoenix VAMC MD) Disclosures — Unsafe nursing activities in ER Phoenix VAMC Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ERGYShe is a hard worker. She worked her way up from ER nurse to ER Physician. She has reported many wrongdoings within Phoenix VA ER. Was one of original 2014 Phoenix VAMC whistleblowers. She has testified before House Vet Committee. She is also very tight with XO] [2X0 |who helped to settle her case. She is well spoken and helps many other whistleblowers. She has great contacts on both sides of isle and is currently stuck working at the VISN 22 office. She is also currently angry because she wanted to be detailed to OAWP. Her attorneyf51____Fecently states he spoke to her regarding her Wash Post article in which she was arly harsh with OAWP, After talking with ETET Phe stated she now sees how this was probably not doing her any favors in finding a positive path forward. He told her in order to move forward she has to figure out a way to come tothe table. | think her enrollment into the OAWP mentor program isa start at that. She is stil working with VHA and OSC to find a permanent job within VHA. 6, [OE (ueGacy WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Seattle VAMC / Police Officer Instructor Disclosures ~ Police & Facility Safety Issues Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges oo 1 ERGY He is a hub for all the law enforcement whistleblowers. He is an army intelligence officer and is well spoken. He has done media and continues to help organize police officer whistleblowers across the country. He is well respected. He is a very nice man and sounds like he is trying to do the right thing at his facility. | would like to see him have a potential path back 2 Facility / Job Title - Bay Pines FL — Police Officer Disclosures — Fraud waste and abuse, OAWP OSC Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — PREY is plugged into both press and congressional representatives. He also ‘communicates often with a Youtube channel dedicated to Bay Pines VA. He seems to appreciate the overall mission of the VA. There are numerous disclosers from his facility. | feel with a ‘mentor much can be done to help[STT 10 gain a sense of worth at work again.8. PT Facility / Job Title - Gainesville Florida / Security Assistant Disclosures ~ Gross mismanagement — came forward to director, union and OAWP, Congressman fo) ___] Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - He is an officer who came forward regarding the Gainesville VAMC. He is in contact with Congressmar{™)__ppffice and a group of whistleblowers plan to meet with the congressman in the near future. I think he would do well in the mentor program. 3. po Facility / Job Title ~ Pineville LA. - PSA Disclosures — Director, VISN Employee, Associate Director, Chief of Staff, Medical Director, Union Staff, 3 immediate supervisors, 2 EEO's, SW Chief, MH Chief, the Privacy Officer Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ There have been media attention in Pineville LA after a Veteran was beaten and later died at the hands of a peer support specialist. There is also currently a psychologist who was recently featured for marrying a veteran and committing wrong doing in patient care. There are others who have also come forward from this facility for the same reasons. 10. PI Facility / Job Title ~ Gainesville FL VAMC - Physical Security Specialist Disclosures ~ Gross mismanagement ~ came forward to director, union and OAWP, Congressman [OW Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - He along with EIET——requested an AIB of the entire police department due to continuing, ongoing issues. Both were quickly made the subjects ofthe AlB and have both been reassigned to other duties. 1. Facility / Job Title — Board of Veterans Appeals DC. / VSR Disclosures — Numerous with OSC and EEO Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges —[D10) Jhas stayed in contact with[SH5)————]the past three years. She also participated in OAWP Initial WB listening sessions. She had filed numerous disclosures and now seems to be fighting constantly with EEO. She tried to get detailed out of her current position. It was approved and then denied. The mentor program may offer her a successful path back2Eo_ Facility / Job Title — Sioux Falls, SD Vet Center/Veterans Outreach Program Specialist Disclosures - OSC regarding his boss having a Loaded 9mm in his desk draw, Absent without leave (AWOL), he and other staff, Misappropriation of Donated funds and Falsifying Veterans Medical Records Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges (5) originally reached out tofbie)——} By asked me to reach out to him. | have had a couple conversations with him. He seems fairly sharp. He has also recently applied for the Analyst position opened up by OAWP. He also may benefit from completion of the program so he can successfully apply for other positions within the federal government. 13. [5 Facility / Job Title - Alexandria VAMC - Pineville, La. - Psychologist Disclosures — OIG - Major Felony, Perjury, Mismanagement, ALX VAMC Police - Major Felony, EEO - reprisal, hostile work, harrassment, constructive discharge, disability discrimination, OSC - whistleblower retaliation, PPP'S, and INFO reported to EEO, OAWP - all the above Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - OAWP- currently has a stay placed on his employment E757—Ichecks in with [OE] at least weekly. He is very professional and is pulling for OAWP to do some good within the VA. He is a pleasure to work with and the mentor program may offer him a clearer path back to regain his once successful career. 14. Facility / Job Title - W.G. Hefner V.A. Medical Center, Salisbury, NC / Medical Supply Technician Disclosures - EEO Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ From[>™9_} On another note, | received the fact-finding results for the[&7®) case. I need to look it over a little further, but | did ask them to take another look at the issue with the evaluation he recently received. They did not find any sex discrimination in the hiring practices af2™) PAE Jalleged. They provided a decent response to that charge. As for the other charges, it appears that he and his co-worker do not get along with several people, and there was mention of some threats made that might be investigated further... Call me if you want and I can elaborate. BT isa retired air force Master Sgt. His case is more typical of what we will be seeing at OAWP. There is an issue within a department and people pick sides. He has people that support him and don’t like him within his work unit. He would be a good selection into‘the mentor program because we can hopefully offer him a path back and through mentorship he can hopefully learn to rise above some of the noise to successfully do his job. 15, [50 Facility / Job Title - Gainesville VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures ~ the first complaint | had was my Chief Violating my 1* and 4"* amendment Rights, Then the labor relations rep[™_______]disclosing my confidentiality with the Chief prior to my meeting with her, as directed by VA Sec himself. So she violated his trust and my trust in di they failed to pay violating the verbiage in the contract, OCT4 2017, Still no pay, Then it was my promotional process where I was ##1 out of 6 names. The Chief decides out of all the persons on the list, not to choose anyone and submit a new process ni losing my complaint. Then It was my second tier on my bonus nwide. I've made that list now as well. Rumors are I'm not getting selected again. These are direct retaliations on the behalf of the Chief as well as the Deputy Director for calling out her Labor relations Chief for violating the VA Secretary trust as my confidentiality. ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — This is a very active situation in Gainesville within the police department. would do well in the program because he would once again be allowed to refocus on the job he was hired to do. Facility / Job Title - West Los Angeles VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures ~ Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, Secretary of the VA, and Office of Special Counsel. Items: Whistleblower Retaliation, Retaliation of conduct that does not affect performance, Retaliation for engaging to Protected Disclosure, Retaliation for Petitioning member(s) of Congress, Prior EEO activity Reprisal, Prohibited Personnel Practices,Hiring and Promotion violations, to include Merit Promotion Principle violations under Title 5 legal acts of Felony false imprisonment and kidnapping of Veterans (Placing Veterans of $150 Hold without meeting the legal criteria for such hold), Abuse of Veterans / Inpatients, Falsification of Medical Records, Mismanagement, Abuse of power under color of authority Title 18, USC 1001 - Knowingly and willfully making false or fraudulent statements in an investigation and/or on Federal documentation, illegal orders to Arrest (Me), Theft of Government property, among other violations not listed. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges (27) _is one of the first police officers that came forward to OAWP. He currently has a pause on his employment while OAWP looks into the issues. He is well spoken and would benefit from being included in the mentor program. veFacility / Job Title — Harrison MN / Police Officer Disclosures ~ numerous ‘Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ [Es the first police officer ]worked with. He came forward to Secretary Shulkin during a town hall in August 2017. At the time he had been reassigned to escorting and reproducing PIV badges while an AIB took place. The AIB showed that both the Chief and Asst Chief of Police had retaliated. They were removed for a short time but are now both back at the facility. Triage Specialist{510_______ worked tirelessly on this case with senior leaders to get him his credentials back. |would benefit from being in the mentor program to keep him moving in a positive direction. There are many issues at this facility and all the leaders there have now come forward as whistleblowers as well. He is a good opportunity for OAWP to help him stay focused and not get caught up in the “in fighting” going on at the facility between leadership and the police department. Facility /Job Title - North Florida/South Georgia's Gainesville VA Medical Center (VISN- 8) Position Titles: VA Police Officer GS 0083 6-10, Supervisory Police Officer Sergeant GS (0083 7-8, then Demoted back to Police Officer position Disclosures ~ Prohibited Personnel Practices, Abuse of Authority, Felonious Acts perpetrated, Whistleblower Retaliation, Outward Corruption! Persons Disclosed To: [Exes Secretary McDonald, Secretary David Shulkin, US Office of Special Counsel (IRA Letter copies already shared with you in my prior message to yall), US Merit System Protection Board! Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges —[P7=) WET }s also caught up in a situation at his facility between senior leaders and the police department. He would benefit greatly in entering the mentor program so he too can find a positive path forward »pa—] Facility / Job Title — Ft. Wayne IN, Tomah WI / Engineer Disclosures - OSC, OAWP - he raised concerns to Tomah leadership and his direct supervisor during his probationary period concerning a) safety issues b) contractor (Pratt Construction) shafting the govt with change orders c) and as time went on.Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - BGT [was terminated from Tomah WI after being labeled a troublemaker. First time ever seeing this{SZE)was able to reapply and get a new job within VA at Ft Wayne Indiana facility. He appears to be doing well. He had congressional interest from both the senate and house. With 2018 and the current politcal climate, [X51 ould do well entering the mentor program, making sure he has a successful path back Fa Facility / Job Title ~ Carl Vinson VAMC, Dublin, GA./TAP (Telephone Access/Assistance Program) Staff/Triage RN Disclosures - OSHA, HR SpecialistPX EEO Manager [BX prey pe PCP who examined me on 5/26/17, Employee Health Nursefoxy) Jone week ago. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges -{P1")_] [@.__] maintains regular contact with Whistleblower Program Specialist and with ‘OAWP triage. She has raised numerous concerns and now appears to be blacklisted, She would benefit from inclusion in mentor program because it could help heal some of the ‘ongoing issues within her facility if it were able to be monitored. ap Facility / Job Title - Washington DC VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures — 05/25/17 grievance was filed with AGFE Union Simms, Rodney A. Exe [09/29/17 1 filed Congressional Complaint with Congresswomen ou 10/4/17 I filed Congressional Compliant with Congressmanfer) _—___] PI) EEO complaint was filed on 10/12/17, PE Office of Special Counsel Complaint Form12 9/13/2017 Case Number: DI-17-5856, Formt 9/28/2017 Case Number: MA-17-5847, Form12 1018/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Formt 1 10/8/2017 Case Number: unassigned Form12 11/27/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Formt1 11/27/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Attorey[>X6) }12-7-17 Office of Inspector General Complaint Filed, 12-16-17 | filed a complaint with the VISN Chief of Police[>V® ou) December, 2017 Department Of Labor Sr Assistant Director VETS-DOL Maryland OfficeMedia Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~[5i0__] is currently a police officer at Washington DC VAMC. He would benefit from the mentor program because he needs to hopefully find a way to move forward and to be able to refocus his efforts on his daily duties Facility / Job Title - VAPSHCS Seattle / Police Officer Disclosures — Disclosures to POTUS, OAWP, FLEOA Attorney, OSC, AFGE Local 3197, Pentad, FOIA regarding Favortism, Retaliation, Whistleblower Reprisal, Official Misconduct/Conduct Unbecoming Senior Police Management (and their seemingly endless delays-not giving timely resolution). Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges -| currently caught up in a situation at the Seattle VAMC where he has been told by his police chief and HR that he is only a witness. The chief took his credentials aways and [P Jhas been relegated to simply making PIV badges and doing escorts for pat Continues to try and find answers. He had the opportunity to come back to the police department as a front desk staff while the investigations were still ongoing. However PT ]wanted the day shift so he reached out to the current day shift employee on his ‘own seeing if they would switch shifts with him. The police chief withdrew offer to come back as a clerk as soon as[OW reached out to the other employee without permission 0.400, "7 would benefit from inclusion into the mentor program, nts, He 3p} Facility / Job Title — VA Dallas(OR) / Surgical Tech Disclosures — Nurse manager,Chief nurse, Nurse Director,VA Director,Local Union,My Congressman, Womens and fair practice in DC.,O1G,EEO,Whistle Blower Agency, Fox 4 News Media Distrc 10 Union President. Next up..2Sceetar of VA willbe next if eed be. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — WPS continues to work with > |triage to help address the employees concerns. Employee was a navy corpsman in service and has good working relationship with WPS. OAWP. This case represents a “typical” case we will see at OAWP and how employees can lose favor with other employees for pointing out everything potentially wrong they are doing. He would benefit from inclusion in mentor program so he can be helped to find a productive path forward and concentrate on his tasks assigned. He may be a great example of why the program will work with communication between he, a senior leader to help address concerns, and WPS OAWP. 24,_ 7} Facility / Job Title ~ Eastern Kansas Health Care Systems / Advanced Medical Support AssistantDisclosures to whom and what items (really brief no details needed) — June 6" and July 21%, Office of Compliance and Business Integrity- Inappropiate scheduling procedures and untimely access to care. All leadership fromm] toto actually speaking to the Director] times) was notified of disclosures. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — From[0}0) -HeyX0__] | just sent an email tof) ]to remind them that[2@) Mottas’ case isin the Matter Tracker awaiting assignment of an investigator. | reminded them that the MCO has had the AlB report since October and has left him in his detail Now, the MCD is re-opening the AIB - to get more information. has. mentioned that the AIB might clear him and they are waiting him out, hoping he will Quit. It looks odd that the AB is being reopened, especially since it’s been in their hands since October... [5 Trepresents another good example of what is more typically seen in dealing with current whistleblowers and may present a good opportunity for the mentor program to help the WB build good working relationships at his facility so he can focus con doing his assigned tasks. ‘**« (The following whistleblowers are more than likely not interested in moving forward or finding a productive path back to being successful employees again. They are included because they continue to raise issues and are each “hubs” for countless current and former whistleblowers to bring their issues to) *** 25,| |: (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Hines Chicago VAMC / Social Worker / Local Union President Disclosures - Numerous ~ she is the local Union President Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ perey ETT 0} is a founding member of VA Truth Tellers along with[>e_____] The Truth Tellers have a Facebook page and help countless whistleblowers across the country. It's a forum where | would send whistleblowers to get information when | did not personally have time to help them. She is in a unique position as a union president. She is able to leak information regarding the union at any time. This helped people like me. She alsohas no shortage of employees coming to her with disclosures at an already troubled facility. She has many national media contacts and continues to vocally back whistleblowers during interviews. She also testified before Representative) pt a local Chicago hearing 26 [5S (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Altoona PA VAMC / Administrative Officer Disclosures — Raised concerns about an unfit doctor in Physical Medicine & Rehab Services and his medical records being released on Sharepoint. ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges poner yO) -ame forward regarding a doctor he and another employee felt was unfit. VA Investigated and found doctor ftE™¥omplained again and same result, Doctor retired. PE has media contacts locally, not much nationally has been done on him. He is “exiremely upset because his medical records were fabricated and put on Sharepoint for management to view. He is very outspoken negatively regarding OAWP even though ‘CAWP sent representatives to be at his MSBP hearing on two separate days. He is tight with Truth Tellers and looks up tofS¥6__—} He would say just about anything if he could get a national TV interview. This is not to be taken lightly. 27.1) (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title - Eastern CO VAMC / Associate Director (Formerly Montgomery AL VAMC) Disclosures ~ Patient Care issues ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges DWT [P&—Joriginally disclosed in Alabama. He is a vet and an amputee. He states because he disclosed he now gets passed up for promotions. He wanted to go work in Bedfordagain because he spent years there. He has also testified before Congress locally in Colorado. He continues to be fairly negative regarding OAWP and thinks OAWP should be able to help force another facility to hire him at the SES level. | tried to tell him long. ago that this will probably never happen, however he continues to push. He has done interviews as well, 28, [DS {LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Shreveport LA VAMC / Social Worker Disclosures — Wait lists for p Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ent care PTET N67 Jis a founding member of the VA Truth Tellers {O festified before the Senate HSGAC along with me on September 22, 2015. He originally came forward before the Phoenix scandal broke in 2014 to OIG regarding electronic wait lists. The OIG in turn launched a criminal investigation against him for possessing a wait list that the to fight the entire time. He Shreveport VA swore did not even exist? This has fueled is currently an Army Captain and an Iraq vet. He has many contacts on The Hill and knows how to write letters to PUTUS and to notify media at the same time, thus fueling further stories. VISN 16 Director Skye McDougall advised she is interested in sitting down with [5] [8 _Jand oawe. This writer reached out tofE____Jand he said yes he would accept the meeting between VISN leaders, he and OAWP. | AM CERTAIN HE CAN BE BROUGHT BACK. This may be a good opportunity for atrip with =i WaT |All parties are ready for the meeting to occur. Full disclosure | also advisedfOF)} am fine with moving on and trying to help the many that actually want OAWPs help. [P@)___]does not currently seem to want to move forward with our help.From: Sen To: Subject: Attachments: PRT 277 Mar 2018 14:05:47 +0000 PHB) Potential MP employees Potential MP Enrollees.docx poryPeer to Peer Whistleblower Mentor Program (Potential) Enrollees 1, PS {LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Phoenix VAMC / Chief of Specialty Care Clinics Disclosures — Numerous in every VISN across USA Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges fprer [B% ]knows VA data better than most. He used to work in lowa and has disclosed countless times in both Iowa and Arizona. He was made to work in a closet with no AC after his disclosures IN Phoenix. He has also disclosed to OIG regarding wait times at VA for every VISN individually. Often times when these stories come up itis him, he just filed anonymously. What fascinates ‘me about{°7 is his ability to work from behind the scenes. He is involved with many issues across the United States. He is an army vet, tour in Iraq. He simply wants out of Phoenix. He has GAP for his attorney as well and has a great relationship with Bye) (On 1.22.18 OAWP made a site visit to meet withPPFE) | He would like to be transferred to Anthem AZ C80C to either work for the Prescott VA, or VISN 22. We are currently awaiting word from VHA as to how to proceed with his transfer and participation in mentor program. He is all set to be the first participant in the mentor program once we get him reassigned, 2. P_____]- Weacy wuisTLesLoweR) Facility / Job Title ~ San Juan PR VAMC / Health System Specialist Disclosures - Reported VAMC Director for DUI / Illegal Narcotics Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges WO He originally disclosed his director was caught for a DUI involving illegal prescriptions. In turn they fired PX He was able to gain reinstatement but is currently upset. He is also a Navy vet. Just about every story that has come out of San Juan started withPI@ JHe has solid contacts inthe media and also testified along with[X) land myself in front of HSGAC Senate on 9.22.15. He was writing a letter to HVAC and SVC daily regarding issues. This writer placed a call tof and he is definitely interested in participating in the mentor program. The only time | ever saw him happy during his employment with the VA was after we testified before the Senate {Dis very passionate about the “Corpsmen to Nurses” program at the VA. He participated in a virtual detail for four months and was extremely happy during this time being a part of that team and being allowed to give his input. | would like the opportunity to detail him back into the program while he also attends the mentor program. | am certain he can be brought back as well. There is a lot of damage on both sides in Puerto Rico and I think he will do better if we can help him gain a fresh start or something new to focus on 3. PS, (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Phoenix VAMC / Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist Disclosures ~ OSC & senior leaders Phx VAMC. He is also preparing a form 11 to send into OSC regarding hiring practices Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges oy [PN@) is a USMC combat vet. He was an air winger and when Iraq kicked off in 2003 they came to his squad bay asking for volunteers to go infantry. He did and went to Iraq and Afghan. After ou came forward to OSC in December 2014 [E70 leame forward about 2 weeks after. HET ras remained at Phx VA this whole time[ETEJis employed as a Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist (helps vets find jobs) in the residential treatment center at Phx. FTE continued going to school and finished his masters in Vocational Counseling. He continues to apply for Voc Rehab counselor positions at VBA in Phx. He gets referred but never gets an interview. He said yesterday he talked to someone in HR to try to find out what is going on. [EB Jsaid he was told the reason he will never get an interview is because he supported [B___Jan fed him information [538 }does not want to give up their name Where the plot thickens a bit. The department where he wants to work and is both educationally and 10 pt preference qualified is in helping other vets in Voc Rehab. PX runs the Voc Rehab department in Phx and worked with[>X@) [to get a lot of the background done on the new mentor program ie) —Iname to anice ‘man, but also typical VA middle manager who has a family and would never do anything to rockthe boat. But[EXO_Mdid the right thing in coming forward. He was mentioned in OSC letter to (Obama because OSC lumped both together. He along with[BI6]__ were thanked by OSC for coming forward. This should be good forfO7E7 ] but that’s alot of weight to carry at the PhveVa being associated with | Thinking outside the box here. We would lke to see him be able to move forward with his, career. He could be helped with the mentor program. The overall goal with completion of the mentor program is so folks likePI@)_Jcan actually apply for new jobs they qualify for and get a fair shake. Kind of hard to do when he can’t even get an interview because he is associated with ba ease. 4. BO (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Marion IN VAMC / Chief Engineer Disclosures - Water treatment Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges r [RE Jalso recently was featured in the USA Today article concerning OAWP. He also is represented by GAP, He also disclosed many issues with VA contracts. He took part in OAWP: listening sessions. He has cases pending with OIG, OSC and OAWP right now. He had a detail approved for him to go work at the Seattle VAMC. Then Marion Indiana cancelled his detail. He is currently working with GAP/OSC on trying to stay the detail request. | support him getting a fresh start at a new location and enrolling him into the mentor program at his new facility. There. appears to potentially be too much damage on both sides to havefbI@T_Jattempt to reintegrate at Marion IN facility. [ET faaid he would like to enter the mentor program. 5. [0] (beac WuisTLesLoweR| Facility /Job Title ~ Physician VISN 22 (Formerly Phoenix VAMC MD) Disclosures — Unsafe nursing activities in ER Phoenix VAMC Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges fererShe is a hard worker. She worked her way up from ER nurse to ER Physician. She has reported many wrongdoings within Phoenix VA ER. Was one of original 2014 Phoenix VAMC leblowers. She has testified before House Vet Committee. She is also very tight with >. _] Pe who helped to settle her case. She is well spoken and helps many other whistleblowers. She has great contacts on both sides of isle and is currently stuck working at the VISN 22 office. She is also currently angry because she wanted to be detailed to OAWP. Her attorney[EI)_____recently states he spoke to her regarding her Wash Post article in which she was fairly harsh with OAWP, After talking withfSW fhe stated she now sees how this was probably not doing her any favors in finding a positive path forward. He told her in order to move forward she has to figure out a way to come tothe table. | think her enrollment into the OAWP mentor program isa start at that. She is stil working with VHA and OSC to find a permanent job within VHA. 6, GE (te acy WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Seattle VAMC / Police Officer Instructor Disclosures ~ Police & Facility Safety Issues Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges PRG] He is a hub for all the law enforcement whistleblowers. He is an army intelligence officer and is well spoken. He has done media and continues to help organize police officer whistleblowers across the country. He is well respected. He is a very nice man and sounds like he is trying to do the right thing at his facility. | would like to see him have a potential path back 7. Be Facility / Job Title ~ Bay Pines FL Police Officer Disclosures ~ Fraud waste and abuse, OAWP OSC Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ Ba is plugged into both press and congressional representatives. He also communicates often with a Youtube channel dedicated to Bay Pines VA. He seems to appreciate the overall mission of the VA. There are numerous disclosers from his facility. I feel with a ‘mentor much can be done to help[)____]to gain a sense of worth at work again.3 Po Facility / Job Title — Gainesville Florida / Security Assistant Disclosures — Gross mismanagement — came forward to director, union and OAWP, congressman] Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - He is an officer who came forward regarding the Gainesville VAMC. He is in contact with Congressman[EX®)_Joffice and a group of whistleblowers plan to meet with the congressman in the near future. I think he would do well in the mentor program. 3. Pa Facility /Job Title ~ Pineville LA. - PSA Disclosures — Director, VISN Employee, Associate Director, Chief of Staff, Medical Director, Union Staff, 3 immediate supervisors, 2 EEO's, SW Chief, MH Chief, the Privacy Officer Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ There have been media attention in Pineville LA after a Veteran was beaten and later died at the hands of a peer support specialist. There is also currently a psychologist who was recently featured for marrying a veteran and committing wrong doing in patient care. There are others who have also come forward from this facility for the same reasons. 10. Facility / Job Title — Gainesville FL VAMC - Physical Security Specialist Disclosures ~ Gross mismanagement ~ came forward to director, union and OAWP, Congressman[ovo Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - He along with) requested an AIB of the entire police department due to continuing, ongoing issues. Both were quickly made the subjects of the AIB and have both been reassigned tocther duties. a. | (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title — Board of Veterans Appeals DC. / VSR Disclosures — Numerous with OSC and EEO Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges —[)___|has stayed in contact with the past three years. She also participated in OAWP initial WB listening sessions. She had filed numerous disclosures and now seems to be fighting constantly with EEO. She tried to get detailed out of her current position. It was approved and then denied. The mentor program may offer her a successful path back2px +d 2B 14.55) Facility / Job Title — Sioux Falls, SD Vet Center/Veterans Outreach Program Specialist Disclosures - OSC regarding his boss having a Loaded 9mm in his desk draw, Absent without leave (AWOL), he and other staff, Misappropriation of Donated funds and Falsifying Veterans Medical Records Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges P13] originally reached out to [EF asked me to reach out to him. | have had a couple conversations with him. He seems fairly sharp. He has also recently applied for the ‘Analyst position opened up by OAWP. He also may benefit from completion of the program so he can successfully apply for other positions within the federal government. PRT Facility / Job Title - Alexandria VAMC - Pineville, La. - Psychologist, Disclosures - OIG - Major Felony, Perjury, Mismanagement, ALX VAMC Police - Major Felony, EEO - reprisal, hostile work, harrassment, constructive discharge, disability discrimination, OSC- whistleblower retaliation, PPP'S, and INFO reported to EEO, OAWP - all the above Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - OAWP currently has a stay placed on his employment [BT |checks in with EXE) at least weekly. He is very professional and is pulling for OAWP to do some good within the VA. He is a pleasure to work with and the mentor program may offer him a clearer path back to regain his once successful career. Facility /Job Title W.G. Hefner V.A. Medical Center, Salisbury, NC / Medical Supply Technician Disclosures - EEO Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - From{™™)_} On another note, | received the fact-finding results for thefP7@) case. Ineed to look it over a litle further, but | did ask them to take another look at the issue with the evaluation he recently received. They did not find any sex discrimination in the hiring practices as[™ ] PxXS)Jalleged. They provided a decent response to that charge. As for the other charges, it appears that he and his co-worker do not get along with several people, and there was mention of some threats made that might be investigated further... Call me if you want and | can elaborate. PET isa retired air force Master Sgt. His case is more typical of what we will be seeing at OAWP. There is an issue within a department and people pick sides. He has people that support him and don’t like him within his work unit. He would be a good selection into‘the mentor program because we can hopefully offer him a path back and through mentorship he can hopefully learn to rise above some of the noise to successfully do his job. 155 Facility / Job Title — Gainesville VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures - the first complaint | had was my Chief Violating my 1* and 4 amendment Rights, Then the labor relations rep[SIE—— disclosing my confidentiality with the Chief prior to my meeting with her, as directed by VA Sec himself, So she violated his trust and my trust in disclosing my complaint. Then It was my second tier on my bonus they failed to pay violating the verbiage in the contract, OCT4 2017, Still no pay. Then it was my promotional process where | was #1 out of 6 names. The Chief decides out of all the persons on the lst, not to choose anyone and submit a new process nwide. I've made that list now as well. Rumors are I'm not getting selected again. These are direct retaliations on the behalf of the Chief as well as the Deputy Director for calling out her Labor relations Chief for violating the VA Secretary trust as my confidentiality. ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — This is a very active situation in Gainesville within the police department. would do well in the program because he would once again be allowed to refocus on the job he was hired to do. 16,[075) Facility / Job Title - West Los Angeles VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures ~ Office of Accountability and Whistleblower Protection, Secretary of the VA, and Office of Special Counsel. Items: Whistleblower Retaliation, Retaliation of conduct that does not affect performance, Retaliation for engaging to Protected Disclosure, Ret n for Petitioning member(s) of Congress, Prior EEO activity Reprisal, Prohibited Personnel Practices,Hiring and Promotion violations, to include Merit Promotion Principle violations under Title 5 legal acts of Felony false imprisonment and kidnapping of Veterans (Placing Veterans of $150 Hold without meeting the legal criteria for such hold), Abuse of Veterans / Inpatients, Falsification of Medical Records, Mismanagement, Abuse of power under color of authority Title 18, USC 1001 - Knowingly and willfully making false or fraudulent statements in an investigation and/or on Federal documentation, illegal orders to Arrest (Me), Theft of Government property, among other violations not listed. ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~[270) one of the first police officers that came forward to OAWP. He currently has a pause on his employment while OAWP looks into the issues. He is well spoken and would benefit from being included in the mentor program. 17aFacility / Job Title - Harrison MN / Police Officer Disclosures ~ numerous ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — [Per PET Is the first police officer PNT worked with. He came forward to Secretary Shulkin during a town hall in August 2017. At the time he had been reassigned to escorting and reproducing PIV badges while an AB took place. The AIB showed that both the Chief and Asst Chief of Police had retaliated. They were removed for a short time but are now both back at the facility. Tiage Specialist [O% Jworked tirelessly on this case with senior leaders to get him his credentials back. per |would benefit from being in the mentor program to keep him moving in a positive direction. There are many issues at this facility and all the leaders there have now come forward as whistleblowers as well. He is a good opportunity for OAWP to help him stay focused and not get caught up in the “in fighting” going on at the facility between leadership and the police department. 18,5 Facility /Job Title - North Florida/South Georgia's Gainesville VA Medical Center (VISN- 8) Position Titles: VA Police Officer GS 0083 6-10, Supervisory Police Officer Sergeant GS 0083 7-8, then Demoted back to Police Officer position Disclosures ~ Prohibited Personnel Practices, Abuse of Authority, Felonious Acts perpetrated, Whistleblower Retaliation, Outward Corruption! Persons Disclosed To: RET Secretary McDonald, Secretary David Shulkin, US Office of ‘Special Counsel (IRA Letter copies already shared with you in my prior message to y'all), US Merit System Protection Board! Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges Px) is also caught up in a situation at his facility between senior leaders and the police department. He would benefit greatly in entering the mentor program so he too can find a positive path forward, 19,7 Facility / Job Title ~ Ft. Wayne IN, Tomah Wi / Engineer Disclosures - OSC, OAWP -he raised concerns to Tomah leadership and his direct supervisor during his probationary period concerning a) safety issues b) contractor {Pratt Construction) shafting the govt with change orders c) and as time went on. concerns of retaliationMedia Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - EET [P@ vas terminated from Tomah WI after being labeled a troublemaker. First time ever seeing thi@was able to reapply and get a new job within VA at Ft Wayne Indiana facility. He appears to be doing well. He had congressional interest from both the senate and house. With 2018 and the current political climate [> _ would do well entering the mentor program, making sure he has a successful path back 20.6 Facility / Job Title ~ Carl Vinson VAMC, Dublin, GA./TAP (Telephone Access/Assistance Program) Staff/Triage RN Disclosures ~ OSHA, HR Specialist) ££0 ManagerfO™7 pa [E__[Assoc. Chief over TAP) PTET (Chief Nurse), AFGE local rer TRI (RN), former AFGE PITT | RN (retired), HR Specialise) Employee Health Nursefi7@) | exe) (now in MH) with PCP who examined me on 5/26/17, Employee Health Nurse[>7@) ne week ago. ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — [D [FO Imaintains regular contact with Whistleblower Program Specialist and with ‘OAWP triage. She has raised numerous concerns and now appears to be blacklisted, She would benefit from inclusion in mentor program because it could help heal some of the ‘ongoing issues within her facility if it were able to be monitored. Facility /Job Title - Washington DC VAMC / Police Officer Disclosures ~ 05/25/17 arievance was filed with AGFE Union Simms E@) pa 09/29/17 | filed Congressional Complaint with Congresswomen vey (rope ] 10/4/17 filed Congressional Compliant with Congressmar{>X®) ou EEO complaint was flled on 10/12/17,[%7 Office of Special Counsel Complaint Form12 9/13/2017 Case Number: 01-17-5856, Formt1 9128/2017 Case Number: MA-17-5847, Form12 10/8/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Form11 10/8/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Form12 11/27/2017 Case Number: unassigned, Form11 11/27/2017 Case Number: unassigned, AttomeyfP______—__—_]12-7-17 Office of Inspector General Complaint Filed, 12-16-17 filed @ complaint with the VISN Chief of Police[®™®.__] Ee December, 2017 Depariment Of Labor| ‘Assistant Director VETS-DOL Maryland OfficeMedia Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ PX) is currently a police officer at Washington DC VAMC. He would benefit from the mentor program because he needs to hopefully find a way to move forward and to be able to refocus his efforts on his daily duties. Facility / Job Title - VAPSHCS Seattle / Police Officer Disclosures — Disclosures to POTUS, OAWP, FLEOA Attorney, OSC, AFGE Local 3197, Pentad, FOIA regarding Favortism, Retaliation, Whistleblower Reprisal, Official Misconduct/Conduct Unbecoming Senior Police Management (and their seemingly endless delays-not giving timely resolution) Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges -[P™ Jis. currently caught up in a situation at the Seattle VAMC where he has been told by his police chief and HR that he is only a witness. The chief took his credentials aways and [P77 Jhas been relegated to simply making PIV badges and doing escorts for pa Continues to try and find answers. He had the opportunity to come back to the police department as a front desk staff while the investigations were still ongoing. However [FX wanted the day shift so he reached out to the current day shift employee on his ‘own seeing if they would switch shifts with him. The police chief withdrew offer to come back as a clerk as soon as[™ Jreached out to the other employee without permission to do so. [P15 Jwould benefit from inclusion into the mentor program. 23,9] Facility /Job Title - VA Dalias(OR) / Surgical Tech Disclosures ~ Nurse manager, Chief nurse, Nurse Director, VA Director,Local Union, My Congressman, Womens and fair practice in DC.,O1G,£EO, Whistle Blower Agency, Fox 4 News Media, Distric 10 Union President. Next up...’Secretary of VA will be next if need be. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges - WPS continues to work with [OR riage to help address the employees concerns. Employee was a navy corpsman in service and has good working relationship with WPS OAWP. This case represents a “typical” case we will see at OAWP and how employees can lose favor with other employees for pointing out everything potentially wrong they are doing. He would benefit from inclusion in mentor program so he can be helped to find a productive path forward and concentrate on his tasks assigned. He may be a great example of why the program will work with communication between he, a senior leader to help address concerns, and WPS OAWP. nts, He 24,9) Facility / Job Title — Eastern Kansas Health Care Systems / Advanced Medical Support Assistant++* (The following whistleblowers are more than likely not intereste: Disclosures to whom and what items (really brief no details needed) — June 6" and July 21%, Office of Compliance and Business Integrity- Inappropiate scheduling procedures and untimely access to care. All leadership fromm] tofDS________}to actually speaking to the Director 7) Ja times) was notified of disclosures. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges — From -Hey ET] | just sent an email tof5IS_—____to remind them that [Bi=)] [PI6)_—_]case is in the Matter Tracker awaiting assignment of an investigator. | reminded them that the MCD has had the AlB report since October and has left him in his detail Now, the MCD is re-opening the AIB - to get more information. has mentioned that the AIB might clear him and they are waiting him out, hoping he will uit. It looks ode that the AIB is being reopened, especially since it's been in their hands since October... FR Frepresents another good example of what is more typically seen in dealing with current whistleblowers and may present a good opportunity for the mentor program to help the WB build good working relationships at his facility so he can focus Con doing his assigned tasks. moving forward or finding a productive path back to being successful employees again. They are included because they continue to raise issues and are each “hubs” for countless current and former whistleblowers to bring their issues to) *** 25.[0)__ (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Hines Chicago VAMC / Social Worker / Local Union President Disclosures ~ Numerous ~ she is the local Union President ‘Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ~ TE Jis a founding member of VA Truth Tellers along with[=]———] The Truth Tellers have a Facebook page and help countless whistleblowers across the country. It's a forum where | would send whistleblowers to get information when | did not personally have time to help them. She is in a unique position as @ union president. She is able to leak information regarding the union at any time. This helped people like me. She alsohas no shortage of employees coming to her with disclosures at an already troubled facility. She has many national media contacts and continues to vocally back whistleblowers during interviews. She also testified before Representative [Oat a local Chicago hearing, 26 EE {LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title ~ Altoona PA VAMC / Administrative Officer Disclosures — Raised concerns about an unfit doctor in Physical Medicine & Rehab Services and is medical records being released on Sharepoint. Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges Do) [F7pame forward regarding 2 doctor he and another employee felt was unl. VA investigated and found doctor fi PW Fomplained again and same result. Doctor retired, [Phas media contacts locally, not much nationally has been done on him. He is “entremely upset because hs medical records were fabricated and put on Sharepoint for management to view. Heis very outspoken negatively regarding OAWP even though OAWP sent representatives to be at his MSBP hearing on two separate days. He is tight with Truth Tellers and looks up tof2R@) ——] He would say ust about anything if he could get a national TV interview. Ths snot to be taken lightly 2 (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title - Eastern CO VAMC / Associate Director (Formerly Montgomery AL. VAMC) Disclosures ~ Patient Care issues ‘Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges fever PTET Joriginally disclosed in Alabama. He is a vet and an amputee. He states because he disclosed he now gets passed up for promotions. He wanted to go work in Bedfordagain because he spent years there. He has also testified before Congress locally in Colorado. He continues to be fairly negative regarding OAWP and thinks OAWP should be able to help force another facility to hire him at the SES level. | tried to tell him long. ago that this will probably never happen, however he continues to push. He has done interviews as well, 28.(5%0)__ = (LEGACY WHISTLEBLOWER) Facility / Job Title - Shreveport LA VAMC / Social Worker Disclosures — Wait lists for pi Media Attention / Background / Current Progress & Potential Challenges ent care poner [ET is a founding member of the VA Truth Tellers HTT ]testfied before the Senate HSGAC along with me on September 22, 2015. He originally came forward before the Phoenix scandal broke in 2014 to OIG regarding electronic wait lists. The OIG in turn launched a criminal investigation against him for possessing a wait ist that the Shreveport VA swore did not even exist? This has fueled him to fight the entire time. He is currently an Army Captain and an Iraq vet. He has many contacts on The Hill and knows how to write letters to PUTUS and to notify media at the same time, thus fueling further stories VISN 16 Director Skye McDougal advised she is interested in sitting down with] [FE pra Awe. This writer reached out tofoTe and he sai yes he would accept the meeting between VISN leaders, he and OAWP. | AM CERTAIN HE CAN BE BROUGHT BACK. This may be a good opportunity fora trip wit RET Allparties are ready for the meeting to occur. Full disclosure | also advisec am fine with moving on and trying to help the many that actually want OAWPs help [PT —]does not currently seem to want to move forward with our help.