VET S.O.S.

David Tenenbaum is an Air Force veteran on a mission to empower the national veteran community and bolster veteran advocacy organizations. He serves as the Director of Heroes Network, the veteran community's professional online network where Heroes are connected with volunteer Advisors, veteran friendly jobs and extensive free resources. He is also the founder of Honor Media, which through original productions, social media, and innovative services, creates a more engaging dialogue between America and veteran serving entities. He's a native Angeleno and lives in Hollywood.

Marisol Maloney is a Navy Veteran with an eclectic career path; she started out as an enlisted Airman, then became a commissioned Nurse Corps Officer, and later transferred into the Intelligence Community. Today she runs a consulting business in which she writes resumes for transitioning service members and coaches them through their transition and job search.

Steve is a Marine veteran who has been engaged in state-level talent attraction for several years. Through this work, he has developed a globally recognized best practice for recruiting transitioning military and successfully transitioned a government-funded effort to a for-profit company during a global pandemic. He has served as an advisor to Presidential Advisory committees on infrastructure support and has consulted with numerous states on how to better attract military talent.

Semper Forward addresses the national-level need for talent attraction by aligning national companies with his gold standard model of transition support. A subject matter expert in building communities of support around the transitioning military family, he continues to serve his brothers and sisters who have served.

Steve is an avid golfer and in his spare time, you will find him drinking brown liquor and shooting in the 90s at any of Wisconsin’s many golf courses.

Annie Brock is President and CEO of the Leader Transition Institute. She is an Army veteran and Air Force spouse, and a teacher and coach of all things mindset, communication, and leadership.

Annie was one of the first 100 women assigned to the 82d Airborne Division, where she was a Battalion Legal clerk and earned her senior jump wings. She received a Direct Commission to the Medical Service Corps, went to flight school, and became a medevac helicopter pilot, flying Hueys and Blackhawks.

As a military spouse, Annie homeschooled two daughters during moves across the US and Europe. Along the way, she also grew herself and is a Founding Partner of the Maxwell Leadership Certified Team. Annie and her team launched LTI’s flagship philanthropic program, Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me, in 2018.

Blake is the VP at The Ding King Training Institute. Passionate about empowering others, he graduated from The University of Colorado Boulder in Communications and Entrepreneurship. Inspired by my father's legacy, Blake collaborated with him to expand The Ding King's reach. Dedicated to guiding students in automotive reconditioning, Blake continues to prioritize family and friends, enjoying sports and quality time. His mission is to help individuals find their path and uplift their families.

Angel has a military and law enforcement background, including four years as an Air Force firefighter and six years as a 911 dispatcher. Angel pursued a business degree while juggling real-life challenges. Now, with a passion for automobiles and helping his fellow veterans, he’s found his calling at The Ding King Training Institute. Having personally attended numerous high-quality training courses, I'm committed to raising awareness for pathways that support veteran-owned businesses.

https://thedingking.com/

Bill is an Army veteran with 23 years professional HR experience. He is President & Chief Advisor of Kieffer & Associates Limited, an advisory firm specializing in Military Veteran Career Transition, Leadership Coaching, Strategic Talent Management, and Professional Speaking and Facilitation services. In addition to that, Bill has authored his second book “Veteran Career Journey: More Insights from the Employer Side of the Desk”, Serves as a coach and coach advisory board member for “The Honor Foundation”, master trainer for Ranger for Life’s “A More Elite Transition”, member the Board of Advisors for “Law Enforcement Connect”, TEDx Speaker, certified coach via Marshall Goldsmith and the WHY Institute and much, much more.

https://www.amazon.com/Veteran-Career-Journey-Insights-Employer/dp/1737371421/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3LmgX0SajnSHVQZCAYwlujya9ilbkAgI8NO0P480zq4.RS5guQkYz5KZtvYCWi9Q3xPRxQmiCERgnlVdvBQqnb0&qid=1712509883&sr=1-1

Molly Bode is the Executive Director of Kentucky VALOR (Veterans Accelerated Licensure Occupational Recruitment), an initiative of Kentucky Science and Technology Corporation. KY VALOR assists individuals transitioning out of the military and their families to obtain occupational licensure and secure a fulfilling post-service career in Kentucky. Molly is a licensed social worker by trade, who obtained a Bachelor's in Community Communications and Leadership Development from the University of Kentucky and a Master's in Social Work from Spalding University. She is currently finishing her doctorate at the University of Kentucky with a concentration in occupational regulation and licensing. Molly resides in Lexington, Kentucky with her six-year-old son.

Nila is the Chief of Staff for Talents ASCEND. She is a Veteran spouse, former Civilian Family Readiness Officer for the Marine Corps and ultimate connector of people. Nila has over fifteen years of military and veteran family advocacy expertise; which includes her time aboard Camp Pendleton as a FRO, VFW Headquarters Unmet Needs Coordinator, and numerous other nonprofits, all advocating for our military veterans, spouses and families.

America's Resilience Trainer, Kristen Christy, is a dynamic international speaker, writer, and coach.  As the 2018 Air Force Spouse of the Year, a 2019 Top 30 Women Military Influencer, and US Air Force Academy Honorary Commander, she is deeply embedded in all aspects of the military and veteran communities and is considered a Civic Leader in the Department of Defense. She is the co-creator of 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, the creator of National Resilience Day (March 4th), and the National Veterans Vocational Village Foundation. Her exceptional contributions to the field of resilience have been recognized with numerous awards, including being a 2020 Remarkable Woman finalist and a 2021 Force for Change National Award winner.

Denise Lewis is the Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility for Corporate America Supports You (CASY), DBA VetJobs and the Military Spouse Corporate Career Network (MSCCN), DBA Military Spouse Jobs, two unique non-profit organizations that provide employment readiness and job placement assistance for ALL veterans, military spouses, National Guard, Reserves, transitioning military, military-affiliated survivors, caregivers, divorcee and youth. 

Denise is an Army Brat who was born and raised in West Point, NY.  She is an Army retired spouse who has been an advocate for the Army all of her life.   Denise holds a Master’s in Management and Leadership.  As an Army spouse Denise moved 26 times in 34 years and was affected by employment opportunities, promotion, retirement and pay inequities. Denise is grateful for the ability to still serve and ensure that ALL of our military affiliated candidates have equitable opportunities for career enhancement and employment.