Meet Robin Guzzo Anderson

2016 Honoree

Robin Andersen honorably served 30 years in the United States Navy. Her military background is vast and includes that of a Hospital Corpsman, Cardiopulmonary Technologist, Military Personnel Officer, Plans, Operation, and Military Operations Officer, Command Legal Officer, Emergency Management Coordinator, and Master Training Specialist. Robin’s primary role now is as a veteran advocate. As the mother of Rob Guzzo, a former Navy SEAL who lost his battle with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) and mild Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) on Veterans Day 2012, Robin’s mission is for the loss of her son to not be in vain. She uses Rob’s story to increase awareness of PTS and TBI, and reduce the stigma preventing today’s warriors from seeking help. Robin currently volunteers her time and talent for America’s Mighty Warrior’s as their Director for Helping Heroes Heal Program. In this capacity she speaks about the signs and symptoms of PTS and TBI, and their effect on the warrior and the family. Her primary mission is to instill hope in the often forgotten warriors suffering from the invisible wounds of war.