We provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning military members, and military spouses by sharing information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel within the veteran support community.
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.