Donnie Freyberger.
Senior Program Manager, Sidekick
Donald L. Freyberger II (Donnie) served in The United States Marine Corps from 2000 to 2010. During his military service, he deployed to Iraq in support of Police Transition Teams (PTT), serving in Hit and Ramadi, where he worked alongside Iraqi police and provincial security efforts during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Following his military service, Donnie continued his commitment to Veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. He began his VA career at the VISN 8 level as a Program Assistant before becoming a Transition Patient Advocate (TPA) at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. He later advanced to serve as the VISN 8 Lead Transition Patient Advocate, supporting transitioning service members and Veterans across the network.
In addition to his advocacy work, Donnie oversaw multiple VISN-level programs, including Polytrauma, Transition Care Management, Environmental Health, and Outreach initiatives. Toward the end of his VA career, he worked within the Veterans Experience Office (VEO) through U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Central Office, where he was tasked with developing and leading an innovative Gaming Outreach Program utilizing platforms such as Discord, Twitch, and other online communities to connect Veterans with resources and support.
In 2025, Donnie transitioned from federal service to the private sector, joining Sidekick as Senior Program Manager, where he continues his mission of improving Veteran access to resources, wellness support, and emerging technology solutions.