Randee Malone

Dr. Randee McLain-Malone has spent her life in service—first in uniform as a U.S. Navy veteran, and now as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, national educator, and tireless advocate for the veteran and military community. As both a veteran and the spouse of a recently retired Navy officer, Randee brings personal insight and professional expertise to everything she does.

Her career has taken her from community mental health clinics to national nonprofit organizations, always with the same mission: helping individuals and families navigate life’s toughest challenges. Whether working with veterans facing PTSD, justice-involved women, or military families dealing with housing instability and substance use, Randee meets people where they are—with compassion, strength, and a clear path forward.

She holds a Doctorate in Social Work from Simmons University, where her research centered on the unique challenges faced by justice-involved female veterans—a topic close to her heart and experience. She also earned her Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice from San Diego State and a Master of Social Work from USC.

Today, Randee continues to lead with impact. She serves on several boards and initiatives across California, including the California Association of Collaborative Courts, Mayor Todd Gloria’s Military Advisory Council, and as Co-Founder of Operation Dress Code. She also chairs the San Diego Military Women’s Luncheon and trains treatment court professionals nationwide as a faculty member with AllRise and Justice for Vets.

In her spare time, she lends her voice to San Diego Veterans Magazine through a monthly column on mental health, further expanding her reach and advocacy. Her work has been widely recognized—named San Diego County’s Veteran of the Year in 2014, a CalVet Women Trailblazer of the Year in 2021, and one of San Diego Business Journal’s Health Care Heroes for her efforts during the COVID-19 response.

For Dr. McLain-Malone, service isn’t just a chapter—it’s the whole story. And she continues to write it every day, one person, one family, and one mission at a time