WASHINGTON, D.C. – For over a decade, Gold Star wife Krista Simpson Anderson has worked to give back to the military community and support other families after her husband, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Harrison Simpson, was severely injured in an IED attack in Eastern Afghanistan in April 2013. He passed away just days later.
In a new article in its “Champion Women” series, Independent Women’s Features (IW Features), the grassroots storytelling and original journalism arm of Independent Women, highlights Anderson’s story of dedication, service, and devotion to her late husband and all service members.
After her husband’s passing on May 1, 2013, Anderson explained that she “was so filled with gratitude” for the outpouring of support she and her family received, but didn’t feel that a “thank you” note in return was enough.
So, “out of grief and gratitude,” Anderson and her friend, Andrea Rinaldi, founded the nonprofit, The Unquiet Professional, which, according to its website, is “committed to recognizing and honoring our nation’s Gold Star & Surviving Families, Veterans, and military families by providing rewarding and purposeful opportunities to heal from the wounds of war.”
With service guiding her life, Anderson married retired Master Sgt. Gus Anderson, a Green Beret who served with the 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) in 2017. About her ongoing mission to her country, members of the United States Armed Forces, and her late husband’s legacy, Anderson told IW Features that service gives you the “life wisdom that you gain from doing something greater than yourself.”
A true “champion woman,” Anderson is supporting the Inspire Up Foundation’s launch of Inspire Up Wellness, a program led by military spouse Samantha Gomolka, PA-C, Menopause Society Certified Practitioner. The program “combines science and compassion to treat hormone imbalances and help women feel like themselves again.”
Anderson is a devoted wife and mother, and her impact on the military community has not gone unnoticed. In 2018, she was named the Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year. The following year, Anderson was named the 2019 Green Beret Foundation Keeper of the Brave.
“Krista carries Mike’s legacy the way he lived it—boldly, steadfastly faithful, and wholly devoted to others. His service shaped the nation, and hers sustains the families who bear its deepest sacrifices,” Meaghan Mobbs, director of Independent Women’s Center for Safety and Security and a U.S. Army veteran. “Together, their lives remind us that heroism does not end with loss. It continues in the love, leadership, and unyielding purpose she brings to the military community every single day. We are infinitely grateful for such extraordinary Americans.”
“To coincide with Military Family Month, I am very honored to share the story of Gold Star wife and military spouse, Krista Simpson Anderson,” said Samantha Aschieris, senior contributor for Independent Women’s Features and producer of the “Champion Women” series. “Krista’s resilience after losing her husband and her dedication to helping the military community through her non-profit, the Unquiet Professional, is nothing short of inspirational. She herself is an American hero and deserves endless accolades.”
Read the feature piece here: Champion Women: How Krista Simpson Anderson is Honoring Her Husband’s Life and Legacy
IW Features’ “Champion Women” series showcases the remarkable women who make up the fabric of America. These are women who inspire generations, give back to their communities, seek change for good, reach new heights, break barriers, tell the truth, care for their families, and believe in what they do.
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