About:

Andy co-founded Pillars for Pilgrims in 2024 with a personal mission: to make sure veterans and their families had people beside them when they needed support. In late 2026, with growing work and study commitments, he stepped aside from the board to make room for someone with fresh ideas and a passion to continue to build on the Pillars community.

Bio:

Andy’s military career includes service in both the British Army and Australian Defence Force, with more than a dozen operational tours across Iraq, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland, Africa, and Asia. As a former SASR troop SGT, Andrew bought extensive leadership experience and an intimate understanding of the unique challenges faced by veterans transitioning to civilian life, as well as the ongoing struggles many veterans’ encounter.

As a trusted and valued Ambassador, Andy will continue to champion the community he helped build. His own experience shaping the message he carries: the mate ship and sense of belonging found in service don't have to end when the uniform comes off.

Outside of his advocacy and charity work, Andrew values spending quality time with his wife, Tracy, and their six children. He remains deeply committed to fostering social connection and camaraderie within the veteran community, ensuring that no one who has served feels isolated or forgotten.

"I’m proud to have played a small part in building this great community alongside Adam and Tess. Thank you both for your friendship, hard work and commitment. To everyone who has supported Pillars for Pilgrims, thank you. What you’ve helped make possible matters.

It’s been a privilege to serve as a founding director. I’m now looking forward to doing my bit as an ambassador."
—Andy White