Paul Armstrong, BU ‘99, was named as vice president of programs for the San Diego Rescue Mission. Armstrong will oversee all of the Rescue Mission’s life-saving programs including its Mission Academy, a year-long rehabilitation and recovery program for men and women with children; Nueva Vida Haven; the Rescue Mission’s emergency shelter for women and children; and Haven of Hope Preschool for children experiencing homelessness. Armstrong, a native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, pursued his vision of transforming the lives of those experiencing homelessness after serving for more than 20 years in the United States Navy. Armstrong received his B.A. in political science from the University of New Mexico, his MBA from Brenau, a master of divinity from Bethel Seminary and his master’s in social work from the University of Southern California.