By creating a strong veterans network, America's Heroes Group honors and respects the sacrifice of Veterans and Active Service members. We produce a weekly live Facebook radio broadcast on AM 1690 WVON Chicago and internationally on the I Heart Radio app.
Join Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold as he interviews Joan D. Clay, attorney and CEO of The Village Legal & Community Project. Joan shares her inspiring journey from attorney to community advocate, providing pro bono legal services and entrepreneurship training for veterans, youth, and local residents on the South Side of Chicago. Discover how her organization is bridging gaps in legal access and fostering entrepreneurial success.
``` This video features a panel discussion with three esteemed professionals from Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, discussing the importance of breast cancer screening for women veterans. Dr. Sarada Deshpande, Board Certified Internist and Women's Health Medical Director, Chasitie Levesque, Clinical Pharmacy Specialist, and Asya Brodsky, LCSW and Women Veteran Program Manager, share insights on the growing women veteran population, the healthcare services available to them, and how the VA is expanding its breast cancer screening efforts. Learn how women veterans can access comprehensive care, including screenings, mental health services, and reproductive care.
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Join Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold and senior editor Stephanie Stapleton from KFF Health News as they dive into Julie Appleby’s article, examining recent claims made by Senator J.D. Vance regarding former President Trump and the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare). They discuss Trump's legacy on healthcare, fact-checking political statements, and the future of healthcare policies. Stapleton unpacks the complexities of healthcare reform, including the controversial short-term insurance plans, preexisting condition protections, and the impact of Hurricane Helene on healthcare access for millions. This conversation sheds light on how these healthcare issues affect millions of Americans, veterans, and beyond.
In this riveting episode, Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold hosts a remarkable conversation with Eldridge Johnson, a Vietnam veteran and 101st Airborne Aviator, who shares his inspirational story of overcoming barriers to become one of the first African American helicopter pilots in Vietnam. Johnson details his journey from the projects in Chicago to serving in the U.S. Army, flying in Vietnam, and transitioning into the Air Force as an F-16 pilot. His extraordinary career spans decades, including his experiences as a United Airlines captain and achieving numerous certifications across aviation, scuba diving, and drone piloting. Johnson’s story is one of perseverance, bravery, and achievement, highlighting his dedication to service and the incredible legacy he continues to build.
In this engaging discussion with Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold, Major Ronald G. Murdock, a U.S. Army veteran and expert in real estate and tax services, provides crucial insights for veterans and small business owners. Covering everything from timely tax filing to the impact of real estate on veterans, Major Murdock offers advice on how to manage taxes, avoid penalties, and navigate the real estate market. Whether you're a veteran or a business owner, this video offers essential tips to avoid common tax mistakes and maximize benefits.
Join Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold and U.S. Army Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient Steven Bramer as they discuss updates from Hammond DAV Chapter 17, including exciting upcoming events for Veterans Day. Steven shares insight on the work DAV is doing to support veterans, including community outreach, helping with claims, and addressing veteran homelessness. Hear about the significance of November 9th and November 17th events, resources available through the Gary Vet Center, and the challenges veterans face during the winter months. This episode highlights the pressing needs of veterans and the programs working to serve them.
In this compelling episode of America's Heroes Group, U.S. Army Combat Veteran Danitza "Dee" James, President of Repatriate Our Patriots and member of LULAC’s Military & Veterans Affairs Committee, shares her personal journey and passion for advocating for deported veterans. As a first-generation immigrant and Iraq War veteran, Dee sheds light on the injustices faced by veterans who have been deported after serving the United States. She explores the work of her organization, Repatriate Our Patriots, and her efforts to bring deported veterans home, prevent future deportations, and fight for the rights of all veterans. Dee also discusses the importance of civic engagement, community advocacy, and the critical role organizations like Common Defense and LULAC play in supporting veterans.
``` Join U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Sean Claiborne as he hosts a powerful episode of America's Heroes Group, featuring a discussion on the Sarcoma Foundation of America. Special guest Amethyst, a Stellar Award-winning gospel singer, shares her deeply personal journey of losing her sister to sarcoma, while launching her latest album, An Amethyst Symphony. Also on the panel are Tasha Nathan, Program Manager for Engagement & Advocacy, and Brandi Felser, CEO of the Sarcoma Foundation of America, who bring expert insights on sarcoma, treatment challenges, and the fight for increased research and awareness. This is a must-watch for those looking to understand rare cancers, find hope, and witness the healing power of music.
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``` Cara Anthony, KFF Health News journalist, joins us on America's Heroes Group to discuss her powerful new documentary and podcast, Silence in Sikeston. In this episode, we dive into the story of her great uncle, who was killed by police in 1946, and the long-hidden racial trauma surrounding his death. Cara explores the legacy of racial violence, the health impacts of trauma, and how silence around these issues continues to affect African American communities today. Learn more about her documentary on PBS and the importance of preserving stories to foster healing.
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Join Yvette Jones Swanson, U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of Vet Mentors, LLC and 100 Pretty Purses for Female Veterans, as she shares her 21-year journey of housing homeless veterans. In this episode of America's Heroes Group, Yvette dives into her work with the Jesse Brown VA, the $800 million VA grants, and her ongoing mission to help veterans transition from homelessness to homeownership, investment, and business success. Hear about her personal experiences, including housing over 5,000 veterans, advocating for resources, and empowering female veterans through her Pretty Purses initiative.
In this episode, U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of Treazure, L.L.C., Treazure Owens, is joined by Kwame K. Crawford, U.S. Navy Veteran and Deputy Director of Veterans Affairs for Cook County Government. Together, they dive into the important role of the Veterans Treatment Court in supporting justice-impacted veterans facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. They also discuss career development, mentorship programs, and how veterans and communities can get involved to better support those navigating the legal system.Kwame shares his journey from the Navy to working with the Veterans Treatment Court, emphasizing the need for funding, mentorship, and community support for veterans in need. Join the conversation as we explore actionable solutions to help veterans reintegrate and thrive.
``` In this insightful episode, U.S. Army Veteran and founder of the National Women Veterans United (NWVU), Rochelle Crump, joins us to discuss the vital work of supporting women veterans. Rochelle shares updates about NWVU's programs, including their annual military women veterans stand down, and the organization's focus on addressing the unique challenges faced by reservists, National Guard members, and women veterans. Hear about NWVU’s efforts to help homeless women veterans, promote mental health awareness, and encourage veterans to access their benefits.Rochelle also highlights the importance of suicide prevention, veteran mentorship, and upcoming events like NWVU's 20th anniversary in 2025. Tune in to learn more about NWVU’s critical mission to serve women veterans and how you can get involved.
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``` In this heartfelt and informative episode, Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa, and Taun Hall, mother of Miles Hall, share their journey of advocacy for mental health support and justice. Taun Hall discusses the tragic loss of her son Miles, who was killed by law enforcement during a mental health crisis, and how this inspired the creation of the Miles Hall Foundation. The episode covers the importance of mental health crisis response units, the significance of non-police intervention, and the steps taken in California to improve resources for those in need.Through the efforts of the Miles Hall Foundation and NAMI Contra Costa, laws have been passed to ensure that families and individuals experiencing mental health crises have access to the help they need. Learn more about the progress made with the passage of AB 988, the Miles Hall Lifeline Act, and the expansion of mobile crisis units in California.
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Join us as we talk with Stephanie Kalota, U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and founder of the Veteran Legislative Voice podcast. We explore critical issues facing veterans, including the VA's budget shortfalls, the potential impacts of government shutdowns on military families, and the recent PACT Act's significance. Stephanie also shares her thoughts on voter laws, election concerns, and how these issues affect veterans. Plus, a discussion on the SAVE Act, its implications, and why veterans need to stay informed and involved.
In this heartfelt discussion, Jim Chancellor, U.S. Army Vietnam Combat Veteran and President of the American Veterans Collection, shares his mission to support veterans in need. Through his non-profit organization, Jim is dedicated to helping veterans with housing, employment, and legal support. He addresses the challenges veterans face, including PTSD, homelessness, and post-service struggles, while emphasizing the importance of leading by example for today's youth. Jim also speaks about his involvement in veterans' treatment courts and the importance of rebuilding lives through community support. Join us for an inspiring conversation on how we can all help veterans find hope and healing.
In this episode of Stage Black, hosts Daphne "Dee" Wright and Latia Suttle welcome U.S. Army Veterans Janice Jackson and Authoring Jones for an impactful discussion. Janice shares her harrowing experience as a survivor of the 9/11 Pentagon attack, her journey to recovery, and how the tragedy shaped her life’s purpose. Authoring Jones, a retired Lieutenant Colonel, talks about her decorated military career, her ongoing fight against terrorism, and the vital work she continues to do for veterans and Gold Star families. Tune in as we commemorate those lost on 9/11 and highlight the upcoming National Association of Black Military Women's National Convention.
In this powerful episode, Dr. Diandra Poe, U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of ACT2END, shares her personal journey and the mission of Glass Soldiers, a nonprofit dedicated to advocating for military members affected by sexual violence, domestic abuse, and mental health issues. As September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Dr. Poe highlights the importance of having honest conversations about suicide, shares her own story of surviving suicide attempts, and provides vital resources for those in need. Watch to learn how you can help save lives by simply asking the right questions.
In this engaging episode, Stephanie Kalota, U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder of the Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast, shares her unique perspective as a woman veteran. Stephanie discusses her military career, the significance of September 11th, and her work advocating for veterans through legislative efforts. As a passionate political commentator, she dives into key upcoming elections and issues impacting veterans, including healthcare, immigration, and veteran rights. Watch to hear how Stephanie is making a difference through her podcast and as an America's Heroes Group Correspondent.
Join us in this insightful episode as Heather Waters, MSN, RN, CPN, CIC, and Owner/Nurse at Prime IV Hydration and Wellness in Florence, Kentucky, shares her passion for restoring health and balance through holistic treatments. Heather discusses the benefits of IV hydration therapy, vitamin infusions, and the power of self-care to boost immunity, combat stress, and improve overall well-being. From treating dehydration to supporting addiction recovery and even aiding in hormone balance, Prime IV offers a range of solutions to restore your body and mind. Tune in to learn more about how you can take charge of your health with Prime IV Hydration and Wellness!
In this special episode of America's Heroes Group, we are honored to welcome Terace Garnier – a U.S. Air Force and DC National Guard veteran, author, mentor, fitness model, content creator, pageant queen, and advocate for women veterans through the Pink Berets. Terace shares her inspiring journey, discussing her military service, career as a journalist, and her personal experiences overcoming trauma, as detailed in her memoir No Longer Silent. Terace now dedicates her life to mentoring young journalists, supporting sexual assault survivors, and advocating for veterans. Watch this incredible conversation about resilience, empowerment, and the power of community.
Join U.S. Army retired Colonel and veteran combat medic Dr. Damon Arnold as he interviews Jose Vasquez, U.S. Army veteran and executive director of Common Defense. In this in-depth conversation, Jose shares the mission and impact of Common Defense, a growing national organization advocating for veterans' rights, climate change solutions, and the protection of democracy. Learn how veterans can get involved in environmental resilience projects and become leaders in their communities through Common Defense’s programs like the Veterans Organizing Institute. Tune in to discover the vital role veterans play in shaping the future.
Watch now to learn about:
Common Defense: Mission and growth.
Veteran involvement in climate change solutions.
The Inflation Reduction Act and its impact on infrastructure.
Veterans as leaders in environmental projects.
How veterans can get involved in organizing and advocacy.
Resources:
Common Defense Website: commondefense.us
Join Common Defense: commondefense.us/join
Task Force Butler: TaskForceButler.org
In this episode, U.S. Army retired colonel and veteran combat medic Dr. Damon Arnold interviews Steve Bramer, a U.S. Army Iraq Purple Heart recipient and Chapter Service Officer for Hammond DAV Chapter 17. Steve shares his inspiring journey from combat, through personal challenges, to his role as an advocate for fellow veterans. Learn about the support offered by the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), the importance of mental health awareness, and how veterans can find help with PTSD, TBI, and disabilities. Whether you’re a veteran, family member, or supporter, Steve’s story will resonate deeply.
Watch now to hear about:
DAV Chapter 17 updates and veteran services.
Mental health and PTSD awareness.
The importance of family support in veteran care.
Advocacy for veterans' rights and disability benefits.
How veterans and their families can get involved in the DAV.
Resources:
Hammond DAV Chapter 17 Meeting Information: 5820 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN, Monthly meetings at 7 PM.
Learn more about DAV: DAV Official Website
Support Veterans' Legislation: Contact Your Local Legislator
Join Dr. Ed Landreth, Chief Mental Health Officer for Veteran Integrated Service Network 12, Michelle Langlois, Suicide Prevention Program Coordinator at the Jesse Brown VA, and Dr. Laura Trakhtman, Suicide Prevention Program Lead at the VA Great Lakes Healthcare Network, as they discuss crucial initiatives aimed at reducing veteran suicide. In this special episode, our esteemed panelists share insights into the pressing issue of veteran suicide, innovative VA programs, and community partnerships that make a difference. Learn about the resources available through the VA, the importance of addressing mental health holistically, and how veterans and their families can find the support they need. This conversation, held during National Suicide Prevention Month, highlights the ongoing efforts to prevent veteran suicide and support those who have served our nation.
Watch now to understand the importance of mental health resources for veterans, the impact of veteran suicide on families and communities, and the ways we can all contribute to saving lives.
Join U.S. Army Retired Colonel Dr. Damon T. Arnold as he hosts a distinguished panel with Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K. Davis and macroeconomist Alphecca Muttardy, Chief Economic Adviser for the Coalition for a National Infrastructure Bank. In this episode, our guests dive deep into the critical need for a $5 trillion National Infrastructure Bank to revitalize America’s infrastructure and economy. Congressman Davis and Muttardy discuss how this bank will finance essential infrastructure projects, create millions of well-paying jobs, and address pressing issues like climate change, affordable housing, and job training for veterans. Learn about the history behind this proposal and how it could reshape the American economy for the better.
Watch now to learn how the National Infrastructure Bank can transform our country, tackle infrastructure challenges, and ensure economic growth.
Join U.S. Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran and host of America's Heroes Group, Dr. Damon Arnold, as he sits down with fellow veteran and public health expert Kenneth Campbell, DBP, MPH, MBA, MA. In this episode, they discuss the critical role of veterans in public health and emergency preparedness, the importance of A.I. and infrastructure in addressing health inequities, and the mission of ADAPHP, LLC. Kenneth Campbell, a former executive assistant to the director of the Illinois Department of Public Health and a Marine Corps veteran, shares his experiences in managing large-scale public health crises, including the COVID-19 pandemic. The discussion also covers how veterans can play a key role in the evolving landscape of technology, public health, and emergency management.
Watch now to learn about the vital intersections of health, technology, and infrastructure, and how veterans can continue to serve their communities beyond the battlefield.
Join U.S. Army retired colonel and veteran combat medic Dr. Damon Arnold as he discusses the complexities of Medicare Advantage and healthcare overbilling with Fred Schulte, Senior Correspondent for KFF Health News. Fred's investigative reporting uncovers alarming issues within the Medicare Advantage program, including how private insurance companies overcharge the government, costing taxpayers billions. This conversation delves into the heart of his must-read article, "Feds Killed The Plan to Curb Medicare Advantage Overbilling After Industry Opposition," and why this issue is crucial for every American to understand.
Watch now to learn about Medicare's billing practices, the implications of healthcare privatization, and how patients can protect themselves from being overbilled.
In this powerful discussion, Danitza "Dee" James, U.S. Army Iraq Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, is joined by Jose Vasquez, U.S. Army Veteran and Executive Director of Common Defense. Together, they explore the critical issues surrounding non-citizen service members, deported veterans, and the importance of the Latino vote in the upcoming elections. Learn about the challenges faced by non-citizen veterans who serve without the right to vote, the fight for their repatriation, and the need for legislative action to protect those who have given so much for the country.
Join Joanna "Jojo" Sweatt, a U.S. Marine Corps E-6 Veteran and National Organizing Director of Common Defense, as she shares her powerful story on America's Heroes Group. In this episode, Jojo dives deep into the meaning of service and democracy, reflecting on her own journey and the sacrifices made by veterans. Discover how a diverse group of veterans came together to discuss the true essence of democracy and the importance of political engagement. Whether you're a veteran or a supporter, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about upholding the values that unite us.
In this episode of America's Heroes Group, Rochelle Crump, U.S. Army Veteran and Founder/President of National Women Veterans United (NWVU), discusses why NWVU's status as a Women Charter Organization matters. Rochelle shares powerful stories about the challenges faced by women veterans, the critical support NWVU provides, and the ongoing advocacy for women in the military. From addressing military sexual assault to combating homelessness among women veterans, NWVU is dedicated to making a difference. Tune in to learn more about the organization's impact and upcoming events.
Join David Milanec, CPA, President, and Founder of Katz Milanec CPA Tax Firm, as he shares expert insights on tax planning, upcoming tax deadlines, and how veterans and military families can maximize their tax savings. In this informative discussion, David covers crucial topics like the importance of filing deadlines, tax strategies for the gig economy, and how businesses and individuals can reduce their tax liabilities. Whether you’re a veteran, business owner, or just looking to save on taxes, this video provides valuable tips to help you navigate the complex world of tax planning.
Stephanie Kalota, U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast, joins America's Heroes Group as a correspondent to break down what’s next for the presidential candidates following their conventions. From campaign strategies in battleground states to upcoming debates, Stephanie offers a deep dive into the post-convention political landscape and what it means for the upcoming general election.
Stephanie Kalota, U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast, joins America's Heroes Group to discuss the significance of the 2-year anniversary of the PACT Act. Stephanie delves into the impact of the PACT Act on veterans' healthcare and disability benefits, the drama surrounding its passage, and the key political figures who voted against it. Learn how this legislation is changing lives and what it means for the future of veteran care.
In this episode, Treazure Owens, U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of Treazure, L.L.C, sits down with Paul Azania, a National Guard Veteran and business owner, to discuss the impact of military service on their careers, mental health, and personal growth. They also delve into their experiences at the Black Veterans Expo, the importance of entrepreneurship, and how they navigate the challenges faced by veterans. Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and insights on transitioning from military life to successful civilian careers.
Join U.S. Navy Veterans Rob Howard, President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC, and Rod Matthew, Owner of Brevian Energy, as they discuss the critical role of clean energy infrastructures in combating climate change. In this engaging conversation, they break down the importance of microgrids, the impact of recent federal funding, and the abundant opportunities for veterans in the growing renewable energy sector. Learn how you can get involved in this vital industry and contribute to a more sustainable future.
``` Join Yvette Jones Swanson, M.A., U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of Vet Mentors, LLC, as she hosts a powerful discussion on the groundbreaking Veterans Village project in Pembroke Hopkins Park, Illinois. Alongside Mayor Mark Hodge and Vietnam Veteran John Anderson, they delve into the mission to build housing and provide essential services for homeless and at-risk veterans. Learn about the rich history of the community, the significant funding opportunities, and how this initiative aims to transform lives nationwide. Don't miss this inspiring conversation about hope, community, and the future of our veterans.
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``` In this compelling discussion, Joanna "Jojo" Sweatt, a U.S. Marine Corps E-6 Veteran and National Organizing Director of Common Defense, speaks about the mission, programs, and services of Common Defense, the largest grassroots progressive organization of veterans in the United States. Jojo addresses the importance of veteran unity, the role veterans play in the current political landscape, and the need for respectful discourse regarding military service. She highlights how Common Defense values every veteran's service, regardless of their background, and provides a supportive community where veterans can continue serving their country by advocating for positive change.
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In this heartfelt discussion, Liz Olson, a U.S. Veteran and the Communications Director for The Pink Berets, steps in for founder Stephanie Gattas to share the incredible work of this life-changing organization. The Pink Berets is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting female veterans and first responders who have experienced mental illness, PTSD, and military sexual trauma. Liz shares her personal journey, the unique programs offered, and the nationwide impact of The Pink Berets. Join us as we explore how this organization is creating a supportive community and advocating for the needs of women who have served our country. Don't miss this powerful conversation!
Join Dr. Diandra Poe, a U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of ACT2END, as she introduces her pioneering organization, Glass Soldiers. In this powerful discussion, Dr. Poe shares her personal journey from surviving domestic violence to founding Glass Soldiers, an organization dedicated to eliminating sexual assault and improving mental health in the military. Dr. Poe discusses the importance of accountability, collaboration, and transparency in addressing the unique challenges faced by service members and veterans. She also outlines the mission of Glass Soldiers, the programs they offer, and their ongoing efforts to support survivors and advocate for systemic change within the Department of Defense.
``` In this episode of "Stage Black," host Daphne "Dee" Wright, U.S. Navy Veteran and VA Quality Management Program Analyst/Tort Claim Specialist, sits down with two distinguished members of the National Association of Black Military Women (NABMW), Beverly Bailey and Donna Kirwood. These veterans share their personal military journeys, discuss the significance of the NABMW, and highlight the upcoming 23rd Biennial Convention in Chicago. The discussion emphasizes the importance of preserving and sharing "Her Story," the unique experiences of Black women in the military. Beverly Bailey also shares an inspiring poem she wrote that honors the contributions and sacrifices of Black military women.
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``` In this deeply moving video, Jim Chancellor, a U.S. Army Combat Vietnam Veteran and President of the American Veterans Collection, shares his powerful experiences and insights into the challenges faced by veterans. Drawing from his time in Vietnam and his work with veterans today, Jim covers critical topics such as PTSD, moral injuries, suicide prevention, and homelessness.Jim recounts his harrowing experience as a door gunner in Vietnam, where he was shot down and confronted with the brutal realities of war. He explains how PTSD, an anxiety disorder triggered by traumatic events, continues to affect veterans long after they return home. Jim also delves into the concept of moral injuries, which are deep wounds to the soul caused by actions in war that conflict with a person's moral beliefs.Throughout the video, Jim emphasizes the importance of addressing mental health issues among veterans and advocates for mandatory suicide prevention education in the military. He also shares his efforts to support homeless veterans through the American Veterans Collection and discusses the critical work being done by the Lake County Veterans Treatment Court, which offers veterans a second chance by expunging their records after completing a rehabilitation program.This video is a candid and heartfelt discussion about the ongoing struggles that veterans face and the importance of providing them with the support and resources they need. Whether you're a veteran, a family member of a veteran, or simply interested in learning more about the challenges faced by those who have served, this video offers valuable insights and inspiration.
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In this compelling discussion, Jerry Ashton, a U.S. Navy Veteran and Co-Founder of RIP Medical Debt, shares his journey in founding End Veteran Debt and ForgiveCo. He talks about the staggering debt burdens many veterans face and the mission to lift this weight off their shoulders. Drawing from his extensive experience in the debt collection industry, Jerry explains how his organizations work to purchase and forgive debt, providing veterans with a fresh start. He also delves into the broader issues of medical debt in America, the impact of debt on veterans' mental health, and his commitment to supporting veterans through innovative solutions like Operation Debt Day.
YouTube Description:In this episode, we have the honor of speaking with the Honorable James D. Rodriguez, Assistant Secretary for the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS). With an impressive career spanning over 30 years in government and the corporate sector, including 21 years in the United States Marine Corps, Mr. Rodriguez is a passionate advocate for veterans' employment and training.
We delve into the various programs offered by VETS, including the Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP), and many more, all designed to support veterans, military spouses, and their families. Mr. Rodriguez shares powerful success stories, offers advice to veterans returning to civilian life, and discusses the importance of hiring veterans in the corporate world.
If you or someone you know is a veteran looking for resources or a business leader interested in hiring veterans, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamps:
Introduction of Honorable James D. Rodriguez
Overview of James D. Rodriguez's Career and Contributions
VETS Programs Overview: Supporting Veterans Across the U.S.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and Off-Base Transition Training
The Impact of Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program
Partnership with Employers and the Hire Vets Medallion Program
Why Hiring Veterans Is a Good Business Decision
Encouraging Younger Veterans and Transitioning Service Members
Success Stories of Veterans Overcoming Challenges
Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Veterans and Employers
``` Keywords: Veterans Employment, VETS Program, James D. Rodriguez, U.S. Department of Labor, Homeless Veterans Reintegration, Transition Assistance Program, Hire Vets, Veteran Success Stories, Military Transition, Veteran Resources.
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YouTube Description:Join us for an inspiring conversation with two remarkable veterans, Morris Bridges, the Commander of VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) for the State of Illinois, and Eugene Blackwell, Senior Vice Commander of the Illinois VFW. Both men have dedicated their lives to serving our country and continue to impact the veteran community today.
In this episode, we discuss their military careers, the challenges and rewards of service, and the importance of mentoring the next generation. Learn about the invaluable skills and experiences gained through military service and the critical role organizations like the VFW play in supporting veterans and their families.
If you or someone you know is considering a military career or wants to learn more about how to support veterans, this episode is a must-watch.
Timestamps:
Introduction to VFW Leaders Morris Bridges and Eugene Blackwell
Morris Bridges on His Military Journey and the Impact on His Life
The Importance of Mentorship and Education in the Military
Overcoming Racial Barriers Through Military Service
Eugene Blackwell's Military Experience and Global Perspective
The Vital Role of Women in the Military
The Technical Skills Gained in Military Service
Encouraging Youth to Explore Military Careers
Final Thoughts on Military Service and Mentorship
``` Keywords: VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Military Service, Morris Bridges, Eugene Blackwell, Veteran Support, Mentorship, Military Careers, Junior ROTC, Air Force, Army, Veteran Advocacy, Youth Engagement, Military Skills.
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Join us for a crucial conversation with Adelena Marshall, a dedicated VA Mental Health R.N., as we explore the vital mental health services provided by the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
Adelina shares insights on the challenges veterans face, including the ongoing struggle with PTSD and suicide prevention, and highlights the importance of specialized care within the VA system. We also discuss the recent meeting between National Nurses United and VA Secretary McDonough, focusing on the push for increased funding and staffing to better support veterans.
Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or someone interested in the well-being of those who served, this discussion sheds light on the invaluable resources available and the ongoing efforts to enhance veteran care.
- Introduction and Welcome to Adelina Marshall
- Overview of Adelina's Role and Impact in VA Mental Health
- Discussion on VA's Push for Increased Funding and Staffing
- Importance of Extended Clinic Hours for Veterans
- The Comprehensive Care Approach at Jesse Brown VA
- Hiring More Medics and Supporting Veterans in the VA System
- Veterans Caring for Veterans: The Unique VA Experience
- Impact of COVID-19 on Veterans' Mental Health
- Advocacy for Increased VA Funding and Support
- Training and Education for VA Mental Health Professionals
- Strengthening Mental Health Services and Diagnosis at the VA
- Importance of Personalized Care and Partnership in the VA
Keywords: Veterans Mental Health, Jesse Brown VA, VA Services, Mental Health R.N., PTSD, Suicide Prevention, National Nurses United, VA Secretary McDonough, Veteran Care, Telehealth, VA Funding, Veteran Support, Healthcare Innovation.
In this powerful episode, we sit down with Steve Brammer, a U.S. Army Iraq veteran and Purple Heart recipient, who has dedicated his life to helping fellow veterans navigate the challenges they face after service. As the Chapter Service advocate of Hammond DAV Chapter 17, Steve shares his personal journey from the battlefield to becoming a beacon of hope for other veterans. We discuss the importance of the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and the impact of the PACT Act on veteran benefits, as well as how veterans can advocate for themselves and each other.
Steve’s story of overcoming PTSD and homelessness to become a key advocate for veterans’ rights is both moving and inspiring. If you or someone you know is a veteran in need of assistance, this episode is a must-watch. Learn how you can get involved, support your fellow veterans, and ensure that no one is left behind.
- Introduction to U.S. Army Veteran Steve Brammer
- Steve Brammer’s Military Background and Service in Iraq
- The Importance of DAV and Steve’s Role as a Chapter Service Officer
- Steve’s Journey from PTSD and Homelessness to Advocacy
- Challenges Veterans Face When Reintegrating into Civilian Life
- The Impact of the PACT Act and Advice for Filing VA Claims
- The Importance of Advocacy and Community for Veterans
- How DAV Supports Veterans Through Claims and Legal Assistance
- Encouraging Younger Veterans to Get Involved
- How to Get Involved with the DAV and Contact Steve Brammer
Keywords: U.S. Army Veteran, Steve Brammer, Purple Heart, DAV, Disabled American Veterans, Veterans Advocacy, PTSD, PACT Act, VA Claims, Veteran Support, Veteran Homelessness, Military Service, Iraq Veteran.
YouTube Description:In this inspiring episode, we introduce Dr. Carla Little, a remarkable scientist and public health leader who has dedicated her career to safeguarding the people of Illinois. With a Ph.D. in molecular biology from Purdue University, Dr. Little has been at the forefront of public health preparedness, ensuring that Illinois is ready to respond to any health crisis. As the inaugural chair of the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) Countermeasures Committee and a key figure in the H1N1 response, her work has protected countless lives.
In addition to her professional achievements, Dr. Little is deeply committed to empowering the next generation of women in STEM through her involvement in educational programs and as a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Learn more about her incredible journey, her impact on public health, and the importance of diversity in STEM and emergency preparedness.
Timestamps: - Introduction to Dr. Carla Little, Ph.D. in Molecular Biology
- Dr. Little's Role in Public Health Preparedness and Countermeasures
- Her Leadership in the H1N1 Response and Contributions to Illinois
- Dr. Little's Commitment to STEM Education and Community Engagement
- Overview of the African Diaspora Association of Public Health Professionals
- The Importance of Local Preparedness and Community Education
- Challenges and Opportunities for Veterans in Public Health
- The Role of Education in Public Health and Emergency Management
- Reeducating Ourselves on Historical Contributions to Science and Public Health
- Closing Remarks and Dr. Little's Lifelong Commitment to Public Service
Keywords: Dr. Carla Little, Public Health Preparedness, Molecular Biology, STEM Education, Illinois Department of Public Health, H1N1 Response, Emergency Management, African Diaspora, Public Health Professionals, Diversity in STEM, Delta Sigma Theta.
YouTube Description:In this insightful discussion, we dive deep into the Jesse Brown VA Telehealth Services with Camille Masten, the facility's Technical Telehealth Coordinator.
Discover how Telehealth is transforming the way veterans receive care, making it more accessible and convenient. Camille shares the history of Telehealth at Jesse Brown VA, its evolution since 2012, and how it has expanded, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn about the services offered, the technology used, and how Telehealth is ensuring veterans receive the right care at the right time. Whether you're a veteran, a family member, or simply interested in telemedicine, this video provides a comprehensive look at the future of healthcare for veterans. Don't miss out on understanding how these services could benefit you or someone you know.
Timestamps: Introduction to the esteemed panelist Camille Masten
Overview of Jesse Brown VA Telehealth Services
How Telehealth Supports Veterans' Healthcare Needs
The Evolution and Expansion of Telehealth at Jesse Brown VA
Family Services and Telehealth Benefits
The Coordination and Management of Telehealth Services
Future of Telehealth and Innovations at Jesse Brown VA
Camille's Vision for the Expansion of Telehealth Services
Keywords: Jesse Brown VA, Telehealth, Veterans Healthcare, Telemedicine, Camille Masten, VA Services, Virtual Care, Healthcare Technology, Veteran Benefits, COVID-19, Telehealth Expansion, Family Services, Medical Technology.
Title:Unlocking Wellness: The Benefits of IV Hydration Therapy with Desmond Waters Description:This was an enlightening discussion with Desmond Waters, pharmacist and owner of Prime IV Hydration and Wellness Therapy located in Florence, Kentucky. Desmond was able to share the holistic health benefits of IV Hydration Therapy and how it can enhance your overall well-being.In this session, Desmond covered:The mission and services offered by Prime IV Hydration and Wellness Therapy.The science behind IV Hydration Therapy and its effectiveness in delivering essential vitamins, minerals, and amino acids directly into your bloodstream.Various IV therapy options available, including treatments for hydration, energy, muscle recovery, immune support, and more.The benefits of NAD+ therapy, peptide therapy, and bioidentical hormone replacement.Real-life success stories and the positive impact of IV hydration on clients' health and wellness.Discover how IV Hydration Therapy can be a powerful adjunct to traditional medicine, providing a natural and effective way to boost your health. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about this innovative wellness service and how it can help you achieve optimal health.How to Contact:For more information and to find a Prime IV Hydration and Wellness Therapy location near you, visit Prime IV Hydration at https://www.primeivhydration.com
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Title:Empowering Veterans: The Post-9/11 Military to VA Program Description:Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5 PM CST for a compelling discussion hosted by U.S. Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran, Col Dr. Damon Arnold. This episode features Valerie Creedon, the OEF/OIF Program Manager for the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.Valerie will delve into the essential services and support provided by the Post-9/11 Military to VA (M2VA) Program. From understanding the components of the program to navigating the transition from military to VA healthcare, this session is a must-watch for veterans and their families. Valerie will also highlight the significant impacts of the PACT Act on veterans' healthcare and discuss the extensive support available for veterans exposed to toxic substances.Don't miss this insightful discussion that aims to empower our veterans and ensure they access the benefits and care they've earned.
Tune in and learn how the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center is committed to supporting our heroes.Introduction to Valerie CreedonOverview of National Minority Health Awareness Month and American Diabetes MonthDetails about the Post-9/11 Military to VA ProgramSupport for transitioning veterans and their familiesEnhancements in healthcare services due to the PACT ActCoordination of care and benefits for veteransAssistance for veterans with school-related health requirementsSupport for families of veteransImportance of continuous funding and community support for VA programsAddressing homelessness and suicide prevention among veteransEncouragement for veterans to engage with the M2VA ProgramHow to Contact:For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 312-569-5900.
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Title:Understanding Bankruptcy with Ernesto Borges: Billbuster and WU, LLC Description:Join us on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 6 PM CST for an insightful discussion on bankruptcy and debt relief hosted by U.S. Army Sergeant and Vietnam Combat Infantry Bronze Star Purple Heart Recipient, Ernesto Borges. Ernesto is the Managing Partner of Billbuster and WU, LLC, a bankruptcy law firm and federal debt relief agency.In this podcast, Ernesto will cover:The benefits and processes of filing for bankruptcy.Different types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11.How bankruptcy can provide relief from overwhelming debt, protect your assets, and stop creditor harassment.Real-life examples of how bankruptcy has helped individuals and businesses regain financial stability.The comprehensive services offered by Billbuster and WU, LLC, including free consultations.Don't miss this opportunity to learn how bankruptcy can be a powerful tool for financial recovery and peace of mind.How to Contact:For a free consultation or to learn more about your options, call 312-853-0200
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Title:Empowering Leadership with Jennifer-Ruth Green: Battle-Proven Leadership Insights | July 31, 2024Description:Tune in on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 5:30 PM CST for an engaging discussion on leadership hosted by U.S. Lt Col Jennifer-Ruth Green, Founder and CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership. As a dedicated leader and military veteran, Jennifer will share her journey and the mission of Battle-Proven Leadership, a program designed to cultivate effective leaders in various spheres.In this session, Jennifer will delve into:The importance of leadership in both military and civilian contexts.Key leadership principles derived from her extensive military experience, including her deployments and command roles.The impactful mission and services provided by Battle-Proven Leadership, aimed at developing the next generation of leaders.Her personal challenges and triumphs, including her inspiring story of overcoming adversity and using her experiences to teach valuable leadership lessons.Jennifer's passion for leadership is evident as she shares practical insights and actionable advice for aspiring and current leaders. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a seasoned leader committed to making a difference.How to Contact:For more information and to explore leadership resources, visit Battle-Proven Leadership at https://battleprovenleadership.com/
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Title:Embracing Health: The Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet with C. Sadeek Colquitt Description:Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 6:30 PM CST we had an enlightening discussion on the benefits of a plant-based diet with C. Sadeek Colquitt, Founder and Director of Nutrition at Plant Base Afrikan Center for Nutrition. In this session, Sadeek will shared insights into the mission and food services of the Plant Base Afrikan Center and explain how eating plant-based foods can significantly improve your health.Topics covered include:The mission and services provided by the Plant Base Afrikan Center for Nutrition.The health benefits of a plant-based diet and its impact on chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure.Personal health journey of Sadeek, highlighting the transformative power of plant-based eating.The scientific basis of nutrition and what constitutes real food.Practical tips on how to incorporate more plant-based foods into your diet for better health.Don't miss this opportunity to learn how you can take control of your health through better nutrition and make informed choices about what you eat.How to Contact:For more information and to learn about our programs, visit Plant Base African Center for Nutrition at https://pbacenterfornutrition.org
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Title:Empowering Women Veterans: Pink Berets' Mission and Advocacy Description:This was an insightful discussion with Stephanie Gattas, U.S. Navy Veteran and Founder of Pink Berets. Pink Berets is an organization dedicated to supporting women veterans suffering from mental illness and military trauma. Stephanie was able to share the mission, programs, and services of Pink Berets, emphasizing their advocacy for women veterans and their efforts to address issues such as military sexual trauma (MST) and homelessness.In this session, Stephanie covered:The mission and national expansion of Pink Berets to provide support and advocacy for women veterans across the United States.The focus on advocacy, including efforts to bring women's health care, reproductive rights, and veterans' benefits to the forefront.The importance of addressing military sexual trauma (MST) and providing support for survivors.Stories of resilience and positive change within the women veteran community.Addressing issues such as homelessness, food insecurities, and the need for basic necessities among veterans.How Pink Berets is fostering community engagement and partnerships to build strong support networks for women veterans.Discover how Pink Berets is making a difference in the lives of women veterans and learn how you can get involved in supporting their mission. How to Contact:For more information and to learn how you can support Pink Berets, visit Pink Berets at www.thepinkberets.org .
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Description:
In this insightful episode, Dr. Arnold welcomes back U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class veteran and founder of the Veteran Legislative Voice podcast, Stephanie Kalota. As a frequent and knowledgeable guest, Steph dives into the historic political landscape shaped by President Biden's decision not to run for re-election.
Key Discussion Points:
The implications of Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic presidential nominee
The upcoming Democratic Party convention and its potential impact
The evolving primary election process and its historical context
Record-breaking fundraising and voter turnout trends
The role of conventions and caucuses in selecting political candidates
The future of U.S. geopolitical leadership and key policy issues, including veterans' affairs, reproductive rights, and gun violence
Steph provides her expert perspective on these critical issues, offering a deep dive into the current political climate and its implications for the future. Don't miss this engaging conversation that promises to inform and inspire.
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Description:
Join us as U.S. Army Iraq combat medic veteran Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold hosts a crucial discussion with U.S. Navy veteran Rod Matthew, co-founder and CEO of Rivian Energy. In this episode, they dive into the latest energy updates and explore the pivotal role of renewable energy in our future.
Rod Matthew shares his expertise on the deployment of solar and renewable energy projects driven by the Inflation Reduction Act and the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds. They discuss the importance of community solar projects, especially for lower to moderate-income communities, and the transformation of brownfield sites into renewable energy power plants.
Key topics include:
The impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on renewable energy
The transition to local energy generation and its benefits
The role of veterans in advancing renewable energy technologies
The critical need for energy resilience and security in the face of climate change
Connect with Rivian Energy:
🌐 Website: brevinenergy.com
📧 Email: sales@brevinenergy.com
📞 Contact Rod Matthew directly: (760) 925-5500
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Chapters:
Introduction to Dr. Damon Arnold and Rod Matthew
Importance of Renewable Energy
Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act
Community Solar Projects and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Funds
Energy Policy and Administration Changes
Local Energy Generation and Security
The Role of Veterans in Renewable Energy
Description:
Join Danitza James, Army combat veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots, as she sheds light on a critical issue affecting our veterans. In this heartfelt and urgent message, Danitza James discusses the shocking reality of veterans being deported despite their service and sacrifice for the United States.
Danitza James shares her personal story as an immigrant who served two combat tours in Iraq with a green card and highlights the pressing need to address this injustice. She outlines the challenges faced by deported veterans, including delays in humanitarian parole approvals and work permit authorizations, and calls on the public to take action.
Key topics covered:
The reality of veterans being deported
Delays in humanitarian parole and work permits
Legislative efforts and the need for action
How you can support and advocate for deported veterans
Get Involved and Learn More:
Repatriate Our Patriots: repatriateourpatriots.org Email: Anita James at anita@repatriateourpatriots.org
Introduction by Danitza James
Update on Deported Veterans
Personal Story of Immigration and Military Service
Humanitarian Parole Delays
Work Permit Authorization Issues
Call to Action for Public Support
Legislative Efforts and Challenges
Impact on Military Recruitment
The Need for Accountability from DoD
Current Political Landscape and Future Concerns
How to Get Involved and Support
Description:
Join us for an enlightening conversation about the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its global implications. Host Jonathan Fink of Silicon Curtain welcomes two distinguished guests:
D.W. Phillips: An adventurous documentary maker renowned for his work on World War II. D.W. shares his deep connection to Ukraine and insights from his on-the-ground investigations into Russian war atrocities and the resilience of the Ukrainian people.
Will Blackburn: A British Army veteran and leading figure behind an aid organization providing crucial military and humanitarian support to Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale war.
In This Episode:
Introduction and guest introductions
The significance of the Ukraine-Russia crisis beyond the media's coverage
D.W. Phillips' journey from a journalist to a documentary filmmaker and his profound connection to Ukraine
Will Blackburn's experiences and motivations in organizing aid convoys to Ukraine
The parallels between the current conflict and World War II
Challenges and moral imperatives in confronting Russian aggression
The importance of supporting Ukraine to maintain a rules-based global order
Key Topics:
The ongoing humanitarian and military crisis in Ukraine
Personal stories and experiences from the front lines
The historical context and its relevance to today's conflict
The global impact and importance of a rules-based international order
Introduction and Focus of the Discussion
Introduction of Guests
D.W. Phillips on His Connection to Ukraine
Will Blackburn's Aid Efforts in Ukraine
Parallels Between Ukraine Conflict and WWII
Challenges in Confronting Russian Aggression
Importance of Supporting Ukraine for Global Order
Description:
Join U.S. Army Iraq combat medic veteran Colonel Dr. Damon Arnold as he hosts an insightful discussion with Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent and host of the KFF Health News Weekly Health Policy podcast. In this episode, they tackle the pressing issues of reproductive health, abortion rights, and the broader implications of health policy in the 2024 election.
Julie Rovner shares her extensive knowledge on Vice President Kamala Harris's approach to health policy, the challenges women face in states with restrictive abortion laws, and the critical importance of mobilizing voters for the upcoming election. They also explore the potential impact of different administrations on women's health and the need for revitalizing civic engagement.
Topics covered include:
The significance of Vice President Harris's advocacy for reproductive health
The impact of abortion bans on women's health and safety
The role of the courts and Congress in shaping health policy
The importance of civic education and voter participation
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Introduction to Dr. Damon Arnold and Julie Rovner
Overview of Julie Rovner's work and expertise
Discussion on KFF Health News article
Importance of reproductive health in 2024 elections
Challenges faced by women in states with abortion bans
Potential impacts of future administrations on health care policy
Mobilizing women voters and implications for women's rights
The importance of civic engagement and understanding government
Description: Join us for a compelling conversation between Dr. Arnold and U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class veteran, Stephanie Kalota. As the founder of the Veteran Legislative Voice podcast and a seasoned HD correspondent, Steph brings her insightful perspective on the significant political developments shaping our nation.
In This Episode:
Introduction: Steph Kalota's Background and Contributions
President Biden's Decision Not to Run for Re-election
Kamala Harris as the Democratic Presidential Nominee
The Impact of Recent Political Campaigns and Elections
Historical Context of State Primaries and Conventions
The Role of Delegates in Political Party Conventions
Upcoming Democratic Party Convention and Its Significance
Kamala Harris' Potential Vice Presidential Pick
Legal Aspects and Challenges in the Current Political Climate
Record-breaking Fundraising and Voter Turnout Trends
Voter Enthusiasm and Turnout Projections for Upcoming Elections
Key Issues on State Ballots and Their Impact
Political Support Dynamics and Endorsements
Kamala Harris' Campaign Infrastructure and Funding
U.S. Geopolitical Leadership and Key Policy Issues
Veterans' Issues and Kamala Harris' Support for Veterans
Legislation and Policies Benefiting Veterans
Kamala Harris' Advocacy for Military Sexual Assault Reforms
Veterans' Health and Reproductive Rights
Gun Violence and Legislative Responses
Legal Experience and Supreme Court Appointments
The Possibility of Expanding the Supreme Court
Steph Kalota shares her expert analysis on these critical issues, offering a deep dive into the current political landscape and its implications for the future. Don’t miss this engaging and informative discussion.
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America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Wednesday's Topics:
5:30pmcst - 6pmcst
Partners:
Treazure Owens - U.S. Army Veteran and CEO of Treazure, L.L.C
Kouri Marshall - Community Outreach Leader and Advocacy AHG Ambassador
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Host: U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Sean Claiborne
Wednesday's Topics:
7:30pmcst - 8pmcst
Partner:
David Milanec - is CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec CPA Tax Firm and a Military Family member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Host: U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Sean Claiborne
Wednesday's Topics:
7pmcst - 7:30pmcst
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Host: U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Sean Claiborne
Wednesday's Topics:
6:30pmcst - 7pmcst
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Health illness advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Host: U.S. Army National Guard Veteran Sean Claiborne
Wednesday's Topics:
6pmcst - 6:30pmcst
Partner:
Keisha L Jackson - U.S. Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Live Stream Digital Media Show
July is American Diabetes and National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Wednesday July 17, 2024
Wednesday's Topics
5pmcst - 5:30pmcst
Guest Panelist:
Yvette Jones Swanson, M.A.
U.S. Army Veteran and Founder of Vet Mentors, LLC and 100 Pretty Purses for female Veterans.
Welcome to America's Heroes Group Wednesdays 5pmcst - 8pmcst Live Stream Digital Media Show
Cliff Kelley
Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Sean Claiborne
Glenda Smith
7:30pm Jonathan Fink
Welcome to America's Heroes Group Wednesdays 5pmcst - 8pmcst Live Stream Digital Media Show
Cliff Kelley
Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Sean Claiborne
Glenda Smith
6:30pm State of Illinois VFW Vice Commanders Maurice Bridges and Eugene Blackwell
Welcome to America's Heroes Group Wednesdays 5pmcst - 8pmcst Live Stream Digital Media Show
5:30pm Lt Gen Russel Honore
Cliff Kelley
Col Dr Damon Arnold
Sean Claiborne
Glenda Smith
Welcome to America's Heroes Group Wednesdays 5pmcst - 8pmcst Live Stream Digital Media Show
5pm We are launched
Cliff Kelley
Col Dr Damon Arnold
Sean Claiborne
Glenda Smith
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday June 8, 2024
June 6th was D-Day 80th Anniversary
June is LGBTQ Pride and PTSD Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA
Saturday June 8, 2024
June 6th was D-Day 80th Anniversary
June is LGBTQ Pride and PTSD Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Panelist:
Rayvon Bufkin - US Air Force Veteran and Veteran's Experience Officer at JBVA
America's Heroes Group celebrating The Evolution of 8 years Broadcasting Programming Show
June 15, 2024
June is LGBTQ Pride and PTSD Awareness Month
Happy Father's Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr Damon Arnold
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Co-Host: Atty Ernesto Borges
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Website Graphic Designer: Manny Corazzari Crown Media Group
Part I 5pm - 5:30pmcst
America's Heroes Group Broadcasting Programming Foundation and Beginning on April 16 2016
America's Heroes Group celebrating The Evolution of 8 years Broadcasting Programming Show
June 15, 2024
June is LGBTQ Pride and PTSD Awareness Month
Happy Father's Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr Damon Arnold
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Co-Host: Atty Ernesto Borges
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Website Graphic Designer: Manny Corazzari Crown Media Group
Part II
5:30pmcst - 6pmcst
The Evolution AHG'S growth, expansion, and finale show on WVON. Relaunching Live Streaming on Wednesdays 5pmcst - 8pmcst starting on July 10 5pmcst via AHG'S Facebook, YouTube, Podcast via Streamyard
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach AHG Correspondent
Saturday June 1, 2024
June is LGBTQ Pride Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
AHG Correspondent:
Stephanie Kalota - is a US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast
Saturday May 25, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness, National Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - is a US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach AHG Correspondent
Saturday May 25, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness, National Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
AHG Correspondent:
Stephanie Kalota - is a US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA
Saturday May 11, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness, Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Panelist:
Greg Winstead MD, MPH - Associate Chief of Staff for Ambulatory Care and practices as an Attending Staff Family Physician in the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Saturday May 4, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness, Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday May 4, 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness, Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday April 27, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Saturday April 27, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - is a VA Mental Health RN
Panelist:
Carolina Stewart - is a RN MSN Licensed Clinical Nurse Leader
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec
Saturday April 19, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partners:
David Milanec - is a CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec and a Military Family member.
Serenity Katz -Milanec - VP of Katz Milanec Operations
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday April 19, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday April 13, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:07 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
AHG Co-Host:
Col Dr. Damon Arnold - US Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran
*Disclaimer: AHG Co Host Col Dr Damon Arnold misspoke during the 5pm segment when he said Arizona with the intention of saying South Dakota.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA
Saturday April 13, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:33-6pm
Panelist:
Denise Mercherson - VA Outpatient Clinic Social Work Coordinator
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Military Families Matters with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L Jackson
Saturday April 6, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Keisha L Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver Advocate.
Panelist:
Telya Dennis - Special Education Transition Teacher
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Saturday April 6, 2024
April is Sexual Assault, Minority Health, and Autism Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness and Advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Battle-Proven Leadership
Saturday March 30, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, Author, and Founder CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday March 30, 2024
March 29th was National Vietnam War Veteran Day
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Panelist:
Yvette Jones Swanson - US Army Veteran and CEO of VetMentors, LLC Project Developer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday March 23, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Lisa Gavin - Co-Founder of my Private CEO. Coaching programs that help you become the CEO of your own financial Life
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Repatriate Our Patriots
Saturday March 23, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Danitza "Dee" James - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots and Subcommittee Chair for LULAC
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Saturday March 16, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Saturday March 16, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Panelist:
Arielle Zionts - KFF Rural Health Care Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday March 9, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec
Saturday February 10, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partner:
David Milanec - is a CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec and a Military Family member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday February 3, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
Saturday February 10, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - is a US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L Jackson
Saturday February 17, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Keisha L Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and a Family Caregiver Advocate.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday February 17, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday February 24, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Panelist:
Danny K Davis - Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Treatment Court
Saturday February 24, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Panelist:
Lori Roper - Cook County Attorney 26th California Supervisor Problem-Solving Courts
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Sponsor and Partner RHF
Saturday March 2, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Eric Ballester - US Air Force Combat Controller Veteran and currently serves as RHF Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Saturday March 2, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30 - 6pm
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday March 9, 2024
March is Women History Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday February 3, 2024
February is Black History and American Heart Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:00- 5:30pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Saturday January 27, 2024
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness and National Blood Donor Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:33-6pm
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Panelist:
Pastor Damon Owens - Specializes in Trauma informed Care.
Saturday January 27, 2024
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness and National Blood Donor Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 5:07 - 5:30pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Saturday November 18, 2023
Happy Pre Thanksgiving Day
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:00-5:30pm
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - U.S. Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Saturday November 18, 2023
Happy Pre Thanksgiving Day
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 4:33-5pm
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - Jesse Brown VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Saturday November 18, 2023
Happy Pre Thanksgiving Day
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month.
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30pm - 6pm
Panelist:
Stephanie Stapleton - KFF Health News Senior Editor has 20 years of experience covering Healthcare
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach with LULAC
Saturday November 18, 2023
Happy Pre Thanksgiving Day
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 4:07-4:30pm
Partner:
Danitza "Dee" James - U.S. Army Iraq Combat Veteran CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots and Subcommittee Veterans Chair for LULAC.
Panelist:
Livier Lazaro - U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Commander VFW Post 7420 Don Diego
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day with Jesse Brown VAs Grant Jacobson, Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K Davis, AHG'S Chairman Col Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots Danitza "Dee" James and Founder and President of National Women Veterans United Rochelle Crump.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Happy Veterans Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
5:30PM
Video ABC Jeopardy Emmy Award Show Honoring Veterans Day
Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day
Veterans Day Honoree:
Danitza "Dee" James - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots and Subcommittee Veterans Chair LULAC.
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United (NWVU).
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day with Jesse Brown VAs Grant Jacobson, Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K Davis, AHG'S Chairman Col Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots Danitza "Dee" James and Founder and President of National Women Veterans United Rochelle Crump.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Happy Veterans Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
5PM
Illinois Treasurer Office Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day
Panelist:
Michael Frerichs - Illinois Treasurer and Elected President of the Bipartisan National Association of State Auditors,
Comptrollers, and Treasurers in 2022.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day with Jesse Brown VAs Grant Jacobson, Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K Davis, AHG'S Chairman Col Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots Danitza "Dee" James and Founder and President of National Women Veterans United Rochelle Crump.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Happy Veterans Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
4:30PM
Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day
Panelist:
Danny K Davis Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Veteran's Day Honoree:
Col Dr. Damon Arnold - US Army Iraq Combat Medic Veteran, AHG'S Chairman, and Co-Host.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day with Jesse Brown VAs Grant Jacobson, Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman Danny K Davis, AHG'S Chairman Col Dr. Damon Arnold, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs, CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots Danitza "Dee" James and Founder and President of National Women Veterans United Rochelle Crump.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
Happy Veterans Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
4PM
Jesse Brown VA Celebrating and Honoring Veterans Day
Panelist:
Grant Jacobson - 20 year US Army Veteran currently works with US Department of Veterans Affairs.
This Roundtable features Webb House Inc, RHF, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November 11th is Veteran's Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:30PM
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
This Roundtable features Webb House Inc, RHF, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November 11th is Veteran's Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5PM
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matter
with Partner, Family Caregiver, Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
This Roundtable features Webb House Inc, RHF, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
November is Military Family Appreciation, National Family Caregiver, and Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
November 11th is Veteran's Day
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30PM
Sponsor and Partner RHF
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
This roundtable features Community Outreach, Veteran Legislative Voice, We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition and Combat Sexual Assault.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
4PM
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Marlon Harvey - Chicago Police Officer, Father of a Veteran, President of Chicago Police Sailing Association and Harbor Master Sailing Club
This roundtable features Community Outreach, Veteran Legislative Voice, We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition and Combat Sexual Assault.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
5:30PM
Partner Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition and Combat Sexual Assault
Partner:
Lindsey Knapp - is a US Army Veteran, Attorney, Chair of the Military & Veteran Women's Coalition and Executive Director of Combat Sexual Assault.
This roundtable features Community Outreach, Veteran Legislative Voice, We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition and Combat Sexual Assault.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
5PM
We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Panelist:
Judith Graham, a contributing columnist, writes the “Navigating Aging” column for KFF Health News. She has covered health care for more than 30 years. She’s been an investigative reporter, national correspondent and senior health reporter at the Chicago Tribune and a regular contributor to The New York Times’ New Old Age blog. Judith was the first topic leader on aging for the Association of Health Care Journalists. Her work has appeared in publications including Stat News, The Washington Post, and the Journal of the American Medical Association. She is a graduate of Harvard College and has a master’s in journalism from Columbia University.
This roundtable features Community Outreach, Veteran Legislative Voice, We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition and Combat Sexual Assault.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
4:30PM
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice Podcast and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable Features LULAC, Pink Berets, Red Cross, and National Nurses United
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:30pm
Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - Jesse Brown VA Mental Health RN
Panelist:
Nancy Karpen - MSN Family Nurse Practitioner and Study Nurse working on Air Quality research study at Jesse Brown VA.
This Roundtable Features LULAC, Pink Berets, Red Cross, and National Nurses United
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5pm
Community Outreach with Red Cross
Panelists:
Kristi Giles - is Senior Volunteer Recruitment Specialist responsible for a diverse and talented volunteer workforce throughout Central Maryland.
Reynaldo Vega - is Baltimore City Disaster Program Manager that brings tremendous experiences in Disaster Relief Operations, Mass Care, Sheltering, Logistics, and Planning.
This Roundtable Features LULAC, Pink Berets, Red Cross, and National Nurses United
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30pm
Partner The Pink Berets
Panelist:
Jeanine McNeill - US Army Veteran and Pink Berets Regional Program Director of Services and MST Services in Wyoming VA.
This Roundtable Features LULAC, Pink Berets, Red Cross, and National Nurses United
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4pm
Community Outreach with LULAC
Partner:
Danitza "Dee" James - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots and Subcommittee Veterans Chair for LULAC.
Panelist:
Amanda Schuft - is Legal Services Director with Immigrants Defenders Law Center in Los Angeles, California.
This Roundtable features Jesse Brown VA, Katz Milanec, NWVU, and Veteran Legislative Voice.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4pm
Partner Jesse Brown VA
Panelists:
Misa Lopez - is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an Illinois Certified Domestic Violence Professional. Misa serves as the Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator at Jesse Brown VA.
Sabrina Rowe - is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Addictions Counselor and Domestic Violence Professional with over 20 years of experience.
This Roundtable features Jesse Brown VA, Katz Milanec, NWVU, and Veteran Legislative Voice.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30pm
Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec and a Military Family member.
This Roundtable features Jesse Brown VA, Katz Milanec, NWVU, and Veteran Legislative Voice.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:30pm
Partner and AHG Correspondent Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable features Jesse Brown VA, Katz Milanec, NWVU, and Veteran Legislative Voice.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5pm
Partner National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Panelist:
Nancy G. Espinosa - is a service connected disabled Veteran of the Army, Reserve and National Guard. Was elected as National Commander for the more than 1 million member DAV.
This roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, RHF Ninja Warrior Competition, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:00 PM
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matter with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver.
Panelist:
Luke Burke - US Army Veteran, Photographer, and the owner of LB Studio an emerging Production Company.
This roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, RHF Ninja Warrior Competition, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:30 PM
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
This roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, RHF Ninja Warrior Competition, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30 PM
with Sponsor and Partner RHF
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the former original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Dr. Owen T. Guess - Specializes in using Video games and Television shows to create custom Mental Health Solutions for his clients. Dr. Owen T. Guess is a friend of RHF.
This roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, RHF Ninja Warrior Competition, Keisha L. Jackson, and NAMI Contra Costa.
October is Breast Cancer, Mental Health, National Disability, and Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, Minority Veterans of America, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition, and KFF Health News.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Production
5:30pm
We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Panelist:
Julie Rovner - is KFF Health News Chief Washington Correspondent and Host of its weekly news Podcast " What the health".
This Roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, Minority Veterans of America, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition, and KFF Health News.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, Minority Veterans of America, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition, and KFF Health News.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30pm
Community Outreach with Minority Veterans of America (MVA)
Panelist:
Lindsay Church - is a US Navy Veteran and Executive Director and Co-Founder of Minority Veterans of America. A non partisan non-profit organization dedicated to creating an equitable and just world for the Minority Veteran Community of Color, Women, LGBTQ, and non religious minorities.
This Roundtable features Veteran Legislative Voice, Minority Veterans of America, Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition, and KFF Health News.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5pm
Community Outreach with Military & Veteran Women’s Coalition
Panelist:
Lindsey Knapp - is a US Army Veteran, Attorney, Chair of the Military &Veterans Women’s Coalition, and Executive Director of Combat Sexual Assault.
This Roundtable features Katz Milanec, ALL RISE, Veteran Legislative Voice, and Battle-Proven Leadership.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:00pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable features Katz Milanec, ALL RISE, Veteran Legislative Voice, and Battle-Proven Leadership.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:07pm
Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
This Roundtable features Katz Milanec, ALL RISE, Veteran Legislative Voice, and Battle-Proven Leadership.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
4:30pm
Partner ALL RISE
Panelist:
Abby Frutchey - is a board member of ALL RISE and involved with the founding of the National Treatment Court Alumni Association.
This Roundtable features Katz Milanec, ALL RISE, Veteran Legislative Voice, and Battle-Proven Leadership.
September is National Suicide Prevention and Hispanic Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
5:30pm
Partner Lt Col Jennifer-Ruth Green Battle-Proven Leadership
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership.
4:07 pm
Partner Repatriate Our Patriots
Panelist:
Danitza "Dee" James - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots
Panelist:
Kitty Harris - US Navy Veteran and Communication Director for Black Deported Veterans of America.
5:30 pm
Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
Panelist:
Sandra Wilks - Primary Care RN.
5 pm
We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Panelist:
Arthur Allen - KFF Health News Senior Correspondent writes about the FDA and Pharmaceutical industry as well as COVID related topics. Arthur has been a freelance writer for New York Times, Washington Posts, Smithsonian, and Associate Press.
4:30 pm
Partner The Pink Berets
Panelist:
Stephanie Gattas - US Navy Veteran, Founder/CEO of The Pink Berets, and L'ORE'AL Paris Women of Worth.
4:30pm
With Partner MAZON
Partner:
Josh Protas is Vice President of Public Policy and heads the Washington DC Office Mazon. Josh coordinates and implements Mazon's advocacy agenda to strengthen and improve the Federal nutrition safety net.
5pm
Partner National Women Veterans United (NWVU)
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
4"07 pm
Partner Jesse Brown VA
Panelist:
Michelle Langlois is a (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Prevention Program Coordinator at Jesse Brown VA
5:30pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
5:30 PM
Partner Lt Col Jennifer-Ruth Green Battle-Proven Leadership
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership
5:00 PM
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
This Roundtable features League of United Latin American Citizens, ALL RISE, Veteran Legislative Voice, Battle-Proven Leadership.
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
4:00 PM
Community Outreach with (LULAC) League of United Latin American Citizens
Panelist:
Danitza "Dee" James - US Iraq Army Combat Veteran, LULAC National Military and Veteran Affairs subcommittee Chair, and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots
4:30 PM
Partner ALL RISE
Panelist:
Charles Burns - was elected as a Circuit Court Judge in Cook County in 1998. Judge Burns currently hears felony cases at Chicago Criminal Courts Building and Presides over the Cook County Rehabilitation Alternative Call (WRAP)
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with KFF Health News
Saturday August 19, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:00-5:30pm
Panelists:
Hannah Norman - is a Video Producer and reporter at KFF Health News based in Washington DC.
Patricia Kime - is an Independent Journalist and Author has covered Military and Veteran Healthcare since 2011. Patricia is the wife of a retired Officer US Marine Corps Veteran.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Saturday August 19, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:30pm - 6pm
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
Panelist:
Carolina Stewart - RN MSN Licensed Clinical Nurse Leader
Saturday August 19, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 4:07-4:30pm
Partner:
Danitza "Dee" James - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots
Panelist:
James Smith - US Marine Corps Veteran and Co-Founder of Black Departed Veterans of America.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Women Veteran Community Outreach
Saturday August 19, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 4:33-5pm
Panelist:
Stephanie Gattas - US Navy Veteran, Founder/CEO of The Pink Berets, and L'ORE'AL Paris Women of Worth.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
August is National Wellness Month
Saturday August 12, 2023
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:07-5:30pm
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
August is National Wellness Month
Saturday August 12, 2023
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:33-6pm
Panelist:
Michael Manson - US Marine Corps Veteran, Founder and President of the Musical Arts Institute Chicago
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec August is National Wellness Month
Saturday August 12, 2023
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 4:33-5pm
Partner:David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VAAugust is National Wellness Month
Saturday August 12, 2023
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics 4:07-4:30pm
Panelists:
Josefhine Diaz - Veterans Affairs Police Officer since 2008.
Rodney Williams - currently a Criminal Investigator with the Veterans Mental Evaluation Team (VMET Team) since September 2001.
Sebastian Weaver - Department of Veterans Affairs Police Officer since 2013.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner RHF
Saturday August 5, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 4:33-5pm
Panelist:
Colin Greata - US Army Lt Col commanding at Fort Eustis, VA United States West Point Graduate, A Servant of the Special Operations Community, Author, and Father of three.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Saturday August 5, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:33-6pm
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Saturday August 5, 2023
August is National Wellness Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega Scout's Honor Productions
Saturday's Topics: 5:07-5:30pm
Panelist:
Colleen DeGuzman - is a Peggy Girshman fellow based in Austin Texas and a Reporter for the Austin American-Statesman
Saturday's Topics 4:07-4:30pm
Panelist:
Danitza (Dee) James - US Iraq Combat Veteran currently Chair serving on the LULAC National Military and Veteran Affairs subcommittee and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots.
Panelist:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent.
Video/Audio - Fox News Biden reforms Military Justice Code
4:30 PM CT
ALL RISE
Panelist:
Christopher Deutsch - Director of Communications for ALL RISE
Martin Sheen helps launch All Rise
https://vimeo.com/844584038
Martin Sheen tells the story of All Rise
https://vimeo.com/844244846
5:30 PM CT
Partner Lt Col Jennifer-Ruth Green Battle-Proven Leadership
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership
5:00 PM CT
Community Outreach with Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
4:07 PM CT
Historically Speaking with Kirkland Burke
Partner:
Kirkland Burke - US Navy Veteran and Military Historian
4:07 PM
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
5:00 PM
Historically underserved Farmers and Ranchers with Debra Denhart
Co Host/Partner:
Debra Denhart - Women Have a Voice Program Host and Marketing Communications and Public Affairs Professional.
Panelists:
Richard Lopez - US Army Desert Storm Veteran and Central New Mexico Rancher
Sam Cobb is an agronomist and soil management scientist and only African American date Farmer in the US.
4:30 PM
Community Outreach with Repatriate Our Patriots
Panelist:
Dee James - US Army Combat Veteran and CEO of Repatriate Our Patriots
ABC News Nightline Video/Audio Clip: Many deported US Veterans hope for path to Citizenship
https://abcn.ws/46LFKZF
5:30 PM
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
5:00 PM
Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
4:07 PM
Partner Jesse Brown VA
Panelist:
Robert P. Christopher - serves as the Executive for Business Development at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
4:30 PM
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Justyna Berry - US Army Iraq Veteran and currently Asst Coach Public Contact Team and Intake Processing Center Team at the Chicago VA Regional Office
5:30 pm
Partner Battle-Proven Leadership, Jennifer-Ruth Green
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership
4:07 pm
Historically Speaking with Kirkland Burke
Panelists:
Kirkland Burke - US Navy Veteran and Military Historian
4:30 pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent Steph Kalota
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
5:30pm
Community Outreach Next Level Credit and Funding with Lisa Gavin
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin - President of Next Level Credit and Funding
4pm
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelists:
Dr. Lisette Rodriguez-Cabezas - is a practicing Psychiatry, Assistant Professor at Loyola University Medical Stritch School of Medicine, and the Women’s Mental Health Medical Director at Edward Hines VA
Dr. Kate Colangelo - Licensed Clinical Psychologist currently Women’s Mental Health Coordinator at Edward Hines VA
4:30pm
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice and AHG Correspondent.
Video/Audio - Newsnation Elizabeth Vargas No 'continuity in Mental Health Care from VA: Veteran
5pm
Community Outreach Honoring Father's Day
Studio Panelist:
Glenda Smith - Executive Director/Producer for America's Heroes Group Talk Show
5 PM
with Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
4:07 PM
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Jacqueline Neal - is the Director of Jesse Brown VA Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID Program, Board Certified Physician and Professor in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
4:30 PM
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Herbert Morris - US Army Desert Shield Desert Storm Paratrooper Veteran and currently serves as Chief Officer for the Department of (VR&E) Vocational, Readiness, and Employment.
5:30 PM
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
4:30 PM
with Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the former original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Dr. Owen T. Guess - Specializes in using Video games and Television shows to create custom Mental Health Solutions for his clients. Dr. Owen T. Guess is a friend of RHF.
5:30 PM
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Panelist:
Dr. Mark Wilson - NAMI Contra Costa LGBTQ Support Group
5:00 PM
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matter with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver.
Panelist:
Jasmine Rush - Retired US Navy Veteran, Wife, Mother, Author, Coach, and Photographer Videographer.
4:07 PM
With Partner MAZON
Partner:
Josh Protas - is Vice President of Public Policy and heads the Washington DC Office Mazon. Josh coordinates and implements Mazon's advocacy agenda to strengthen and improve the Federal nutrition safety net.
5pm Partner Women Have A VOICE Debra Denhart
Co Host/Partner:
Debra Denhart - is a US Air Force Veteran and Marketing Communication Public Affairs Professional.
Panelist:
Tiffany Basham - US Marine Corps Major Veteran and IT Engineer
4:30pm Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder and Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Today's Roundtable features Hines VA, Veteran Legislative Voice, Women Have A VOICE, and National Nurses United.
Happy Armed Forces Day
May is Mental Health Awareness, Military Appreciation, and Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Host: Cliff Kelley
Co-Host: Sean Claiborne
Executive Producer: Glenda Smith
Digital Media Producer: Ivan Ortega, Scout's Honor Productions
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4pm Partner Hines VA Women's Healthcare
Panelist:
Lisa Korpolinski RD, CDE - is Hines VA MOVE Program Coordinator
4:30pm Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Quincy McCall - is the Director of the Abraham Lincoln Cemetery
Christine Gutzeit - Budget Analyst for National Cemetery
Matthew Ulrich - Administrative Office for National Cemetery
5pm Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
4pm Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Praseetha Harilal - MSN RN-BC is a Registered Nurse Maternity Care Coordinator at Jesse Brown VA
Asya Brodsky - LCSW Women Veterans Program Manager
5:30pm Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder and Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Video and Audio Play - CBS News Bay Area Update: Antioch Woman says racist text message scandal confirmed suspicions about City's Police
Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Jason Starkey - US Army Infantry Special Forces National Guard Green Beret Veteran, former Board of RHF Directors/ Advisor and Co-Founder of Jedburgh
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matter
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Timothy Wright - is a New England Patriots Superbowl Champion Co-Founder and Chief Strategic Officer of Dome Audio, Inc
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder and Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Community Outreach
Panelists:
Sel Dunlap - US Army Veteran, former Dorie Miller Post 915 member, and America's Heroes Group Community Outreach Ambassador.
Sandra Webb-Booker - Retired Colonel Combat Civil Military Affairs Nurse and a member of (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner Veteran Health Administration (VHA)
Panelists:
Michelle Spivak - former Senior Communications Officer for Veterans Health Administration Office of Communications.
Kenneth L. Heyward, MHA - US Army Signal Corps Veteran and Management Analyst with the VHA Office of Integrated Veteran Care in Washington DC
Honoring World War II Navy Veteran Harry Belafonte
Panelist:
Danny K Davis - The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
Kirkland Burke - US Navy Veteran and Military Historian
Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - is Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans (NCHV).
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Panelist:
Liza Lieberman - Vice President of Communications at Mazon
Community Outreach with
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi
Panelists:
Fritz Kaegi is Cook County Assessor and a highly qualified expert in property assessments holding the chartered financial analyst and certified Illinois assessment officer designation. He is a member of the IAAO the international association of assessing officers.
Partner Battle-Proven Leadership, Jennifer-Ruth Green
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership.
Partner Hines VA
Panelist:
Dr. Sulani Perera is Hines VA Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator in Trauma Services Program and Licensed Psychologist specializing in the treatment of PTSD and Other trauma related concerns.
Community Outreach with
National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP)
Panelists:
Will Delaney is a US Marine Corps Veteran and currently a LCSW CCTP for the US Department of Veterans Affairs providing intensive case management services that are designed to prevent newly housed veterans from re-entering homelessness.
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Louis Jones is a US Air Force Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Rating Veteran Service Representative
Holly G Dorsey, US Army Staff Combat Iraqi Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Veteran Service Coordinator.
Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Community Outreach
Metropolitan Chicagoland Veterans Matter
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Dr. Aleksandra Gmurczyk is an Assistant Professor of Nephrology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Director of Hemodialysis at Jesse Brown VA.
Samantha White is a Certified Advanced Practice Nurse specializing in Adult Health and Gerontology and Facility Transplant Coordinator for both solid organ and stem cell cases.
Secretary McDonough Office U.S Department of Veteran Affairs
Panelist:
Michelle Spivak - Senior Communications Officer for Veterans Health Administration Office of Communications
Community Outreach with
(NADCP) National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Panelist:
Melissa Fitzgerald - is an Actor, Producer, and Activist who play Assistant Press Secretary Carol Fitzgerald in The West Wing. Melissa is Senior Director of Justice for Vets
Community Outreach with
Black Veterans Project
Panelist:
Richard Brookshire - is a Co-Founder of Black Veterans Project a non-partisan 501c3 non-profit elevating Public Education around the unique History of Black Veterans in the United States.
Partner Lt Col Jennifer-Ruth Green Battle-Proven Leadership
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership.
Community Outreach with
Yale University Veterans Legal Services Clinic
Panelists:
Claire Sullivan - is a law student intern at Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic
Adam Henderson - is a law student intern at Yale Veterans Legal Services Clinic
Sponsor and Partner
RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Thomas E. Willis II - Retired Lt. Colonel US Army National Guard served over 22 years as a Special Forces Green Beret Officer. Currently Licensed Real Estate Attorney
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters with
Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Larry O. Spencer - is a Retired Four Star General served over 40 years in the Air Force. General Spencer is President of the Armed Forces Benefit Association (AFBA). Chair and President of 5 Star Life Insurance Company and Author of Dark Horse.
Community Outreach
Metropolitan Chicagoland Veterans You Decide
Panelists:
Rochelle Crump - is a US Army Veteran and Founder and President of National Women Veterans United.
Jim Balcer - is a highly decorated US Marine Corps Vietnam Veteran, former 11th Ward Alderman, and Director of City of Chicago Veterans Affairs Office.
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelists:
Joshua Esnard - is Founder and CEO of The Cut Buddy
Jason Battle - is CFO and President of The Cut Buddy
Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelists:
Sam Barnett - is a Retired US Army Sergeant Major 25 years Active Duty in Special Forces. RHF Co-Founder, former President, and currently a RHF Board Member
Kathy Barnett - is a Military Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Author of Warrior's Bride: Biblical Strategies to help the Military Spouse Thrive.
Community Outreach with Illinois Army National Guard
Panelist:
HBrook J. Miller Jr. - is Sergeant First Class Illinois Army National Guard College Career Advisor and Recruiter at University of Illinois Campus
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Panelist:
Dr. Carrie Frazier - is President and CEO of Village Keepers
Community Outreach
with Black Veterans Project
Panelist:
Richard Brookshire - is a Co-Founder of Black Veterans Project a non-partisan 501c3 non-profit elevating Public Education around the unique History of Black Veterans in the United States
Gary Monk - is Vietnam Veteran Conley Monk Jr younger brother
We are Globally Connected
with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Cara Anthony - Kaiser Health News Midwest Correspondent and a Multimedia Reporter nominated in 2018 for an Emmy Award
Community Outreach
with (NADCP) National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Panelist:
James Eberspacher - is the Director of the National Center for DWI Courts (NCDC)
Partner Lt. Col Jennifer-Ruth Green Battle-Proven Leadership
Partner:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Lt. Col in the Indiana Air National Guard, A Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom, and Founder/CEO of Battle-Proven Leadership
Community Outreach
with Illinois Army National Guard
Panelist:
Rodney C. Boyd - is Assistant Adjutant Major General for The Illinois Army National Guard, Supervisor Management of Illinois Department of Military Affairs, and Chicago Native highest ranking person of color in Illinois National Guard 300 year History.
Community Outreach
with Partner (AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health
Partner:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Dr. Carolina Ball - is an Assistant Professor of Cardiology at Loyola University Medical Center and Director of Hines VA Women’s Heart Program
Secretary McDonough Office U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Co-Host: Dr Arnold
Panelist:
Dr. Fola May - is a Staff Physician at the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Partner Jesse Brown VA
Panelist:
Tenisha Fennie - LSCW Mental Health Coordinator, Acute Inpatient Mental Health, and Jesse Brown 4 Black Lives Chair
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Monica Arango - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Subject Matter Expert and POW Coordinator Exam Liason.
Molly Sikora - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Management Analyst and Director's Staff.
Roberto Salazar - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Records and Information Management Specialist, Support Services Division, and US Marine Corps Iraq Combat Veteran
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
U.S. Secretary McDonough Office Department of Veterans Affairs
Panelist:
Terrence Hayes - Press Secretary and Official Spokesperson for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Dr. Robert W. Turner II - is a former professional football player and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science
Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelists:
Diana Juergens - Former US Army Aviator, Wife, Mother, RHF Co-Family Founder, and Former Exec Director of RHF.
Richard Juergens - Retired US Army Colonel and Aviator. Commander at the Company Battalion and Brigade Level. He's a Husband, Father, and RHF Co-Founder Former RHF President and current RHF Board Member
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Panelist:
Horacio S. Jones - Senior Pastor Family Bible Fellowship President/CEO Tri Cities Community Development Newark, CA
Community Outreach with Black Veterans Project (BVP)
Panelist:
Richard Brookshire - is a Co-Founder of Black Veterans Project a non-partisan 501c3 non-profit elevating Public Education around the unique History of Black Veterans in the United States
She Serves She Matters with
She Voices Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice (VLV)
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
Panelist:
Cecilia Sherrod is a Nurse recruiter
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Karissa LeCaptain - Health and Wellness Coach with Hines VA Hospital
Community Outreach with Partner
(AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health
Partner:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH
Partner Women Have A VOICE Debra Denhart
Panelist:
Jennifer-Ruth Green - is a Graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and a Combat Veteran of Iraqi Freedom. She is the Founder of Mission Aero Pipeline, a non-profit providing Aerospace and STEM training to underrepresented youth and currently serves as a Lt. Colonel in the Indiana Air National Guard.
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Jeremy D'Alessio - is JBVA LCSW Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator. Jeremy's father is a US Navy Veteran
with Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Tanya Nixon - Supervising and Coaching Chicago Training Team for Chicago Regional Office
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
with Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Trabue Bland - is Vice President of Future Exchanges and President of the RHF Board of Directors
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa.
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Panelist:
Rev. Wanda Johnson - is the Founder of Oscar Grant Foundation. The movie Fruitvale Station is about Rev. Johnson's Son
We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Sarah Jane Tribble - is Kaiser Health News Chief Rural Health Correspondent
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Loretta Woodard Veney - is an Inspirational Speaker and the Author of Being my Mom's Mom
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Dr. Terrell Odom - Director for OMAC at UOC and Chairman of the Mayor's Advisory Council on Veterans Affairs
Community Outreach with Partner
(AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health
Partner:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH
with Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Richard Brookshire - is Co-Founder of Black Veterans Project a non-partisan 501c3 non-profit elevating Public Education around the unique History of Black Veterans in the United States
Sponsor and Partner RHF Ninja Warrior Competition
Partner:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of RHF and also the original " course creator/ builder" for the TV Show American Ninja Warrior on NBC.
Panelist:
Josh Woehr - US Army Sgt Major and A White House Fellow
Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Robert Christopher - is Executive for Jesse Brown VA Business Development
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Steph Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Robert W. Turner, II - is a former professional football player and is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Research and Leadership at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Science
Community Outreach with
The City of Chicago Veterans Advisory Council
Panelist:
Dr. Terrell Odom - US Navy Medic and Reservist Veteran. Dr. Odom is the Chair of the Chicago Veterans Advisory Council
Partner Women Have A VOICE Debra Denhart
Partner:
Debra Denhart - is a US Air Force Veteran and Marketing Communication Public Relations Professional.
Panelist:
Soni Meckem - is a White House Presidential Innovation Fellow and a Professional Powerhouse.
Community Outreach with
Partner (AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health
Partner:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH.
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Sonya Ebhotemen - is a US Marine Corps Veteran and Lead Peer Specialist at Hines VA Medical Center working Patient Experience.
Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Laura White - is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Market Growth Coordinator for Jesse Brown VA.
Patrick Grimes - Desert Shield/Desert Storm US Navy and US Army Reserves Veteran and Market Growth Coordinator for Jesse Brown VA
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Kevin Hull - Persian Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom US Navy Medic Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Homeless Veterans and Justice Involved Outreach Coordinator
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC and Brevian Energy
Partner:
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy.
We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Julie Appleby - Senior Correspondent with Kaiser Health News which is an editorially Independent program of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Daphne Wright - Certified Financial Planner and Founder of Flourish Financial Pathways
Partner Katz Milanec
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Fritz Kaegi - is Cook County Assessor and a highly qualified expert in property assessments, holding the chartered financial analyst and certified Illinois assessment officer designation. He is a member of the IAAO the international association of Assessing Officers
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Steph Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Community Outreach with
(NADCP) National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Panelist:
Mark Panasiewicz - US Air Force Veteran and Project Director with Justice for Vets
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member.
State of Indiana Partner DAV Disabled American Veterans
Partner:
Bob Carnagey - US Army Vietnam Veteran and Indiana State Commander Disabled American Veteran.
Partner (VETS) Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Panelist:
Julian Purdy - US Army Reserve NCO Veteran and Chief of Staff of Veterans' Employment and Training Service in the U.S Department of Labor
Partner Women Have A VOICE Debra Denhart
Partner:
Debra Denhart - is a US Air Force Veteran and Marketing Communication Public Relations Professional.
Partner National Nurses United
Partners:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
Carolina Stewart - is a RN MSN-CNL worked for VA and daughter of a US Marine Corps Veteran.
Community Outreach with
Partner (AIDPH) American Institute of Dental Public Health
Partner:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of American Institute of Dental Public Health. She manages the Program Fund Development and overall strategy of AIDPH.
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Erin Hanrahan - LCSW Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Assistance Program Coordinator Strength at Home Program Certified Coordinator and Regional Trainer
Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Sarada Deshpande, MD - is a board certified internist and has been the Women's Health Medical Director at JBVA since 2013.
Asya Brodsky LCSW, CADC, CST - is a Social Worker and Women Veteran Program Manager at JBVA Medical Center since March 2021
She Serves She Matters with She VOICES Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/ CEO of She VET Inspire
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Tracy Kukla-Lewis - Chicago Regional Office Training Manager oversees Training Compliance
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist
Troy J. Broussard - Senior Advisor, AARP Veterans and Military Families Initiatives
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
Community Outreach We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Darius Tahir - is a Tech Correspondent with Kaiser Health News. He focuses on how Tech affects Healthcare
Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
Partner (VETS) Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Panelist:
Margarita Devlin, MA, CRC - Deputy Assistant Secretary for Operations and Management at the U.S Department of Labor, VETS
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Steph Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
Community Outreach with (NADCP) National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Panelist:
Kevin Rumley - US Marine Corps Purple Heart Recipient Combat Veteran and Program Director for the Buncombe County Veterans Treatment Court in Asheville, North Carolina
Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Amy Kaczmarczyk - Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Veterans Administration and a Clinical Care Coordinator for Veterans at Hines VA who have experienced an acute suicidal crisis
Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner Katz Milanec, Inc
Partner:
David Milansec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
She Serves She Matters
with She VOICES Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/ CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelist:
Jennifer Arvin Furlong - is the Founder and CEO of Communication TwentyFourSeven and a US Marine Corps Veteran
Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Justyna Berry - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Public Contact Representative
Donnis Overton - US Army Combat Veteran and US Department of Veteran Affairs Public Contact Team member
Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Heidi Baruch - JBVA Internal Medicine Physician and the Environmental Health Clinican who conducts Agent Orange and Gulf War exams registries, as well as the face to face Burn Pits registry exams
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Panelist:
Phil Arnold - is a Deacon and was Military Perspective Voice Intercept processing specialist, United States Air Force-Security (NSA) Veteran serving in Europe and the Middle East as a Russian Interpreter
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Dr. Annaliese Cothron - is Co-Founder and Executive Director of the American Institute of Dental Public Health
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Pamela Ferrell - Caregiver, Activist, Pioneer, and Owner of Cornrows & Co.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
with (NADCP) National Association of Drug Court Professionals
Panelist:
Christopher Deutsch - Director of Communications for the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) the leading treatment court training, membership, and Advocacy Organization
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with State of Indiana Partner (DAV) Disabled American Veterans
Partner:
Bob Carnagey - US Army Vietnam Veteran and State Commander Disabled American Veteran
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner (VETS) Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Panelist:
William Kenan Torrans - US Army Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm Veteran and presently serves as Director for the Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) Compliance and Investigation Division
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Chloe Serpico - Licensed Clinical Social Worker Primary Care Behavioral Health Worker
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected
with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Aneri Pattani - is a National Correspondent for Kaiser Health News, A Non-profit Outlet covering U.S Healthcare and Health Policy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Katz Milanec, Inc
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Justyna Berry - US Army Iraq Combat Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Public Contact Representative
Donnis Overton - US Army Combat Veteran and US Department of Veteran Affairs Public Contact Team member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
with Partner (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Partner:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran President/Founder National Women Veterans United
Panelist:
Felice Searles - US Air Force Disabled Veteran and Executive Director of Nancy's Home Care Services
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Anthony Acosta - is an Attending Emergency Medicine Physician at Jesse Brown VA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Darren Jeffrey - is a founding board member of The Rick Herrema Foundation (RHF) and also the original "course creator/builder" for the TV show American Ninja Warrior on NBC
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected
Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Traci L. Lamb - CEO/Founder Smart Caregiving
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/ Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Sonya L. Smith - Desert Shield/Storm US Air Force Reservist Veteran, First Black Appointed Cabinet Secretary for New Mexico Department of Veterans Services and a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner (VETS) Veterans' Employment and Training Service
Panelist:
James D Rodriguez - Retired 21 years US Marine Corps Veteran and U.S Department of Labor’s Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for Veterans' Employment and Training Service
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Advocacy Project
Partner:
Brent G. Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law Veteran Advocacy Project
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Danny K Davis - The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Panelist:
Ginger Miller - President/CEO of Women Veterans Interactive Foundation
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Rachel Morales - (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker Eating Disorder Team Lead for Hines VA Hospital Multidisciplinary Eating Disorder Treatment Team
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Community Outreach
Partner:
David Milanec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milanec, Inc and a Military Family member
Panelists:
Debbie Rafael-Shanley - Minority Veteran Program Coordinator at Jesse Brown VA
Misa Lopez - (LCSW) Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Intimate Partner Violence Assistance Program Coordinator
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelist:
Fanny Minnitt - US Army Veteran Radio and TV Producer and retired Educator
Adam Swantz - Veterans Service Center Manager Chicago Regional Office
Donnis Overton - Legal Administrative Specialist Chicago Regional Office
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Veterans In Politics by CampaignForce
Veterans In Politics is a set of interviews with politicians who've served in the military
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Community Outreach
Panelist:
David Milansec - CPA President and Founder of Katz Milansec, Inc and a Military Family member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Panelist:
Anthony Love - Senior Advisor and Director of Community Engagement for the Department of Veteran Affairs and Veterans Healthcare Administration Homeless Program
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Partner:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Hines VA Women Healthcare
Panelist:
Krystal Lynn Gilewski - Hines VA LCSW and Women Veteran's Program Manager
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Justyna Berry - US Army Combat Veteran and Chicago VA Regional Office Public Contact
Gavin Armour - US Army Veteran and Chicago VA Regional Office Public Contact
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Becky Powers - JBVA LCSW and Spinal Cord LGBTQ Coordinator
Will Treese - JBVA LCSW Primary Care Clinics and EEO LGBTQ Special Emphasis Program Manager
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Troy J. Broussard - Senior Advisor, AARP Veterans and Military Families Initiatives
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Aspen Dental Care National Community Outreach
Panelist:
Dr. Jere Gillan Jr, DMD - US Air Force Veteran and Aspen Dental Practice Owner with multiple Offices in the Orlando, Florida area
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
VA Healthcare Community Outreach
Panelist:
Jessica Olgetree - Veterans Justice Program Specialist, Healthcare for Homeless Veterans Program
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Advocacy Project
Partner:
Brent G Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law/ Veteran Advocacy Project.
Panelist:
Amy Hozer-Weber - Director of the Civil Practice at the Veteran Advocacy Project
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court
with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Partner:
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem Solving Courts
Panelist:
Kevin Hull - Chief Business Development Officer and Director of Chicago Association for Research and Education in Science and the Son and Grandson of US Army Veterans and WWII Navy Veteran
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelists:
Robert Jacobs - US Army Veteran and PSTD Survivor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
Panelists:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder/President of National Women Veterans United.
Sharon Stokes-Parry - US Marine Veteran and Board Chair of (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Indiana DAV Chapter 17
Panelist:
Arthurine Jones - Retired 27 year US Army Lt. Col Veteran
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. John Korpics - Psychiatric and Director of Mental Health Services at JBVA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
with She VOICES Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin - CBI Vice President of We Build Your Credit
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Melba Newsome - Independent Journalist and Freelance Kaiser Health News Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Financially Speaking with Sean
Sean Claiborne - US Army National Guard Veteran and Co-Host of America's Heroes Group
Panelist
Daniel F. Rahill - is a CPA, JD, LL.M, CGMA Managing Director, WinTrust Wealth Management
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner (VHPI) Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Partner:
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or Edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court with
Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Partners:
Lori Roper - Cook County Atty Supervisor Problem.
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office.
Panelist:
Jessica Heise - LCSW, RYT Community Engagement and Partnerships Coordinator at JBVA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Indiana DAV Chapter 17
Partner:
Arthurine Jones - Retired 27 year US Army Lt. Col Veteran and a full-time Caregiver
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Larry Sapp - US Army Veteran, MST Survivor, and Sauk Village Trustee
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office
Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Debra Montgomery - VBA Chicago Regional Office Supervisor of the Public Contact Team
Holly Dorsey - US Army Staff Sergeant Combat Veteran and VBA Chicago Regional Office Veteran Service Representative MST Coordinator
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Ellen Koucky - A Clinical Psychologist in the PTSD Clinic and serves as the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator at JBVA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
with She VOICES Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Dr. Fayron Epps - Principal Investigator Faith Village Research Lab
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Healthcare Community Outreach
Panelist:
Larry Nazimek - US Air Force Veteran and Vice Chair of Coalition of Veterans Organization
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew - US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy.
Panelist:
Danny K Davis - The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters
with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Advocacy Project
Partner:
Brent G Filbert, Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law/ Veteran Advocacy Project.
Panelist:
Martha M. Bradley, Attorney and A Fellow at the University of Missouri Law School Veteran Clinic
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court with
Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Partner:
Brian Scanlon, Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Panelist:
Mike Simmons, Illinois 7th State Senate District
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota, US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman, Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet, Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper, Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
Panelist:
Shelia Jackson Lee, The Honorable Texas 18th Congressional District Congresswoman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall, VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Partner:
Suzanne Gordon, VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
with She VOICES Coalition Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty, US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire.
Panelist:
Dr. Ann James, US Air Force Veteran and Financial Counselor and CEO of Financial Freedom Battle Buddies
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota, US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Rajeev Mehta, MD, FACS is a Board Certified Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist and Clinical Asst Professor at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Gavin Armour, 21 years US Army Veteran currently IDVA Veteran Service Officer of Illinois Veteran Homes in Chicago and Manteno
Donnis Overton, 10 years US Army Combat Veteran and currently IDVA Veteran Service Officer in Claim Management Center
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson , US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Gary Barg, Editor in Chief of Caregiver.com
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partners:
Rob Howard, US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rod Matthew, US Navy Veteran Owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Celebrating National Women History Month
Media Partner:
Zondra Evans, Multiple International Award Winning TV/Media Network Executive
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Partner:
Brian Scanlon, Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Panelist:
Mike Simmons, Illinois 7th State Senate District
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters
Panelist:
Dr. Tiffani Worthy, PMP, West Point Graduate US Army Combat Veteran Founder/CEO of All things are Possible Foundation. CEO of Worthy Solutions and Former Mayor of Willingboro Township
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman, Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Danny K. Davis, The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall, VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet, Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper, Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Partners:
Suzanne Gordon, VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven, VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Partner:
Monica Irelan Karas, Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Brenne' Ardrey, Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Veteran Readiness Counselor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Asya Brodsky, LCSW, CADC, and CST is the Women Veteran Program Manager at JBVA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota, US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty, US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partner:
Rob Howard, US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Panelist:
Elizabeth Murray-Belcaster, EMB Consultants, Inc specializes in development of Military Training to placement efforts with Military leadership, industry, labor, academia, and regulatory agencies and stakeholders across the country
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson, US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Genea Luck, Associate State Director, Outreach AARP Virginia State Office
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Mental Health Matters with Partner NAMI Contra Costa
Partner:
Gigi Crowder, Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental illness an advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Business Project
Partner:
Lynn Lowder, Major US Marine Veteran Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Veteran Business Project
Dale Eisenberg, Son of a WWII Pilot Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Veteran Business Project
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin, CBI Vice President of We Build Your Credit
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Mark Kreidler, Kaiser Health News Correspondent and A Freelance Writer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota, US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Community Outreach
Panelist:
Akima A. Brown, Founder and Executive Director of Reel Families for Change, Filmmaker, and Proud Warrior Mom
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Advocacy Project
Partner:
Brent G Filbert, Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law/ Veteran Advocacy Project.
Panelist:
Justice Eileen Moore, Appellate Court Judge in California and a Vietnam Army Nurse
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Boots on the GROUND with Partner Victor LaGroon
Partner:
Victor LaGroon, US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances in Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Partner:
Steven J. Seidman, Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Partners:
Lori Roper, Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon, Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Panelist:
Dr. Terell Odom, US Navy Veteran and currently leads the University of Chicago efforts for Military Affiliated Persons
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Partners:
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Partner:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Partner:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Panelists:
James D. Rodriguez - Retired 21 year US Marine Veteran and U.S. Department of Labor's Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy for Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
Maria E. Temiquel - Director, Grants and Training Service for U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS)
AHG Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelist:
Rich Lopresti, US Army Veteran Intelligence Military Command and Chicago Regional Office Public Affairs and Management Analyst in the Director's Office
AHG Roundtable She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty, US Army Veteran President/CEO of She VET Inspire
AHG Roundtable with Partner
Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota, US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
AHG Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Samantha White, Facility Transplant Coordinator and a board Certified Advanced Practice Nurse Specializing in Adult Health Gerontology.
Tanisha Fennie, LCSW and serves as the Inpatient Mental Health Coordinator on the Acute Psychiatric Unit
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Partners:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Partners:
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Partners:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
Axel Sierra - US Army Veteran and Attorney with Tabak Law Firm
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Partner:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
William Streitberger - US Navy Veteran and Executive Director of Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Adam Swantz - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Veteran Service Center Manager
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
Veteran Legislative Voice
Partner:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Dr. Shubha Ahya - is the designated Education Official for Jesse Brown VA and a practicing Nephrologist in Chicago.
Robert Christopher - is the Executive for Business Development at Jesse Brown VA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Cara Anthony - Kaiser Health News Midwest Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Community Healthcare Outreach Dr. DeLon Canterbury
Partner:
Dr. DeLon Canterbury - PharmD, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, and President/CEO of GeriatRX, Inc
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters
with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Partner:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Panelist:
Nora Neal-Daggett - is an Author, Speaker, Writer grief navigator, trained Stephen's Minister, and CEO of Nora Speaks life
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Partner:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Jim Brzezinski - Managing Partner with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
Sel Dunlap - US Army Veteran, Dorie Miller Post 915 Member, and America's Heroes Group Community Outreach Ambassador
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
David Modes - US Army Combat Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Veterans Benefits Administration Claim Processor
Adam Swantz - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Veteran Service Center Manager
Monica Arango - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration Rating Specialist Veteran Representative
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelist
Dr. Liz Henry - Pediatrician, Youth Advocate, and Consultant
Danny K Davis - The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
Jared E. Evans - Chase Bank Community Manager South Shore Branch located 6650 South Stoney Island Chicago, Illinois
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Maxwell Cohen - Founder President/CEO of Peelaway Lab featured on NBC Shark Tank in 2015
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Douglass L. Applegate, Esq - Iraq Retired Colonel US Marine Corps and Trial Lawyer specializing in Civil and Criminal Litigation in CONUS, Asia, Middle East, and South America
Dr. DeLon Canterbury - PharmD, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, and President/CEO of GeriatRX, Inc
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/ Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Jenny Gold - Senior Correspondent at Kaiser Health News
Gigi Crowder - Executive Director of NAMI Contra Costa in California. NAMI is the National Alliance of Mental Illness and an Advocacy group founded by family members of people with Mental illness.
Ernie Stevens - A Retired San Antonio Police Officer for 28 years and subject of HBO's documentary Ernie and Joe Crisis Cops
Brenda Osuch - Chief Operating Officer for Illinois Joining Forces and former Military Spouse.
Jim Dolan - Senior Director of Development of Illinois Joining Forces and Son of a WWII Army Air Corp Veteran
Danny K Davis - The Honorable Illinois 7th Congressional District Congressman and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Russell L. Honore' - Retired Lieutenant General who served as the 33rd Commanding General of the US First Army at Fort Gillem, Georgia and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Chris Kennedy - Nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, Son of the late US Senator Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, Founder Chairman of Top Box Foods and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Brent G Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law/ Veteran Advocacy Project.
Benjamin Pomerance, Esq. - Deputy Director for Program Development for the New York State Division of Veteran's Affair
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
Williams H. Hooks - US Marine Corps Veteran and Cook County Judicial Circuit Court Judge
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran and Founder/President of (NWVU) National Women Veterans United
Rich Lopresti - US Army Veteran Intelligence Military Command and Chicago Regional Office Public Affairs and Management Analyst in the Director's Office
John Pennington - Retired US Army Officer and Chicago Regional Office Assistant Veterans Service Center Manager
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Allyson Vaulx - VP Development and Communications with the Food Bank of Northwest Indiana
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Rob Matthews - US Navy Veteran owner of Brevian Energy specializing in Microgrid technologies and renewable energy
Dr. DeLon Canterbury - PharmD, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, and President/CEO of GeriatRX, Inc
Fred Wellman - US Army Westpoint Aviation Veteran and Senior Advisor at The Lincoln Project
CNN Clip - Trump brought Marine on stage who claimed he's someone he's not
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Amy Palmer - US Air Force Veteran President and CEO of Soldiers' Angels
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Timothy P. McCarthy - District Court Judge Division 18
Lawrence Levine - US Army Veteran current Kansas Veteran and Military Family Representative
Victor LaGroon - US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
Rich Lopresti - US Army Veteran Intelligence Military Command and Chicago Regional Office Public Affairs and Management Analyst in the Director's Office
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Caryn Warren - Leader in the Information Technology Industry and currently a Senior Oracle in Dallas Tx.
Eric Proescher - PsyD, MPH Jesse Brown VA Mental Health-SERV Psychologist Program Manager for the Veteran's Integration to Academic Leadership (VITAL).
Ryan Stierwalt - US Marine Veteran Officer deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan 2005 - 2014
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Dr. Connie Siskowski - Registered Nurse, Ph.D, President and Founder of the American Association of Caregiving Youth
Dr. DeLon Canterbury - PharmD, Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist, and President/CEO of GeriatRX, Inc
Brent G Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 years US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Director Military Law/ Veteran Advocacy Project
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Samantha Stiltner - JMLS/UIC Veteran Clinic Staff Attorney
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
Veteran Legislative Voice
Panelist:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matter She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Panelists:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Talia Lugacy - A Writer, Director, and Film Producer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Deepa Yohanna - Primary Care Attending Physician at Jesse Brown VA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
John Pennington - Retired US Army Officer and Chicago Regional Office Assistant Veterans Service Center Manager.
Melissa Jolly - Retired US Air Force Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Training Coach and Outreach Coordinator
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Historically Speaking
Panelists:
Danny K. Davis - The Honorable Illinois Congressman of the 7th Congressional District and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Cliff Kelley- Vietnam Veteran, Co-Founder, and Host of America's Heroes Group.
Chauncey E. Spencer II - Son of the late Tuskegee Airmen Chauncey E Spencer and President/CEO of African Americans in Aviation Traveling Museum
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Clean Energy Infrastructure Partner Zodiac Solutions, LLC
Panelist:
Rob Howard - US Navy Veteran and President/CEO of Zodiac Solutions, LLC
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Family Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Rev. Dr. Paul McCullough - Retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, Business Leader, Licensed Minister, and Senior Field Manager for American Bible Society
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Community Outreach University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Panelists:
Sharon Grant - Executive Director Community Programs Accelerator, University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Jamila Trimuel - Founder, Ladies of Virtue is a participating Organization in the Community Programs Accelerator.
Kristy Muhammad - Chief Operations Officer, AeroStar Avion Institute which is a joint initiative of the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Rural America Veterans and Communities Matters
Panelist:
Ras Smith - State Representative Iowa House District 62 and an Iowa Candidate for Governor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Healthcare Outreach with Dr. DeLon Canterbury
Panelist:
Dr. DeLon Canterbury - Board-Certified Geriatric Pharmacist who focuses on the special needs of older patients.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin - CBI Vice President of We Build Your Credit.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Mental Health Outreach
Panelist:
Lynn - US Army Veteran and MST/PTSD Survivor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Kienicka Carlton - Daughter of murdered Vietnam Veteran Keith Cooper
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Sharone R. Mitchell, Jr. - Cook County New Public Defender
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
Legally Speaking with Steve
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Jane Gubser, Psy.D - Executive Director, Cook County Department of Corrections.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA.
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America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans (NCHV)
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable
with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Panelist:
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran Legislative Voice
Panelist:
Stephanie Kalota - US Army Reserve Sergeant First Class Veteran and Founder/Creator of Veteran Legislative Voice
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matter She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Panelist:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Ersellia Hubbard - Chicago Regional Office Assistant Veteran Readiness and Employment Officer.
Crystal White - VA Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. John Korpics - Psychiatrist and Director of Mental Health Services at Jesse Brown VA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Dan Futrell - US Ranger Combat Infantry Officer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Serving Disabled Veterans in Rural America with Partner Veteran Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law
Panelists:
Brent G. Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 year US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Clinical Director for Mizzou Veteran Clinic of the University of Missouri School of Law.
Erick J. Anthes - US Army Captain Combat Veteran and legislative Advocate in Missouri
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Boots on the GROUND with Partner Victor LaGroon
Panelists:
Victor LaGroon - US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area.
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelists:
Rochelle Crump - US Army Veteran Founder and President of National Women Veterans United
Trista Bonds - US Army Veteran
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Michael Blecker - CEO of Swords to Plowshares and a founder of NCHV.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Jim Brzezinski- Managing Partner with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matter She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier
Panelists:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Monia Caviness - US Army Veteran and currently working in Media.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute (VHPI)
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War.
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Dr. Caroline Wilkerson - US Navy Veteran and a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Rich Lopresti - US Army Veteran Military Intelligence Command and Chicago Regional Office Public Affairs and Management Analyst for Director's Office.
Adam Swantz - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Service Center Manager
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with We are Globally Connected and Military Families Matter
Panelists:
Keisha L. Jackson - US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Jessica Allen - FINRA Military Spouse Fellow and Accredited Financial Counselor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Greg C. Washington II - US Army Captain Infantry Combat Veteran, West Point Graduate, and President Founder A Walk to Honor
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Community Outreach University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Panelists:
Joanie Friedman - Exec Director of Civic Leadership, University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Nicole Clarke-Springer - Artistic Director, Deeply rooted Dance Theater
Christopher Goins - Chief Equity Officer at Thrive Chicago
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin and Offices located across the USA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Rural America Veterans and Communities Matters with Partner Brett Copeland
Panelist:
Brett W. Copeland - Advocate for more than a decade in Washington DC in Politics, Union Activist, and former Executive Director of Veterans Centric NFP.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin - Vice President of We Build Your Credit.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Business Project
Panelists:
Lynn Lowder - Major US Marine Veteran Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Veteran Business Project
Dale Eisenberg - Son of a WWII Pilot Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Veteran Business Project
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA.
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon - VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books including "The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare" and "Wounds of War."
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
Panelist:
Dr. Augusto Alonto - Attending Physician at JBVA a leading voice on COVID-19 Vaccine issues.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran Legislative VOICES
Panelists:
Katie Chorbak - US Army Veteran and Founder of Vet WOW
Susan Avila-Smith - US Army Veteran Founder and Exec Director of Vet WOW
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelist:
Wanda Petty - US Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Ms. Donnis Overton - US Army Combat Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Veteran Service Officer Claim Management Center.
Mr. Gavin Armour - US Army Reserves Officer and Veteran Service Officer Illinois Veterans Home Manteno
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Healthcare Outreach
Panelist:
Dr. Clinton (Leo) Greenstone - Executive Director Clinical Intergration Office of Community Care US Department of Veterans Affairs
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Lou Jacobson - Senior Correspondent for Politifact which fact checks statements in Politics.
Panelist:
Terron Sims II - US Army Combat Veteran, Businessman, Political Leader, and a Graduate of West Point
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha L. Jackson - Retired US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Denise M. Brown - Founder of the Caregiving years training
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon- VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War.
Jasper Craven - VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Serving Disabled Veterans in Rural America with Partner Veteran Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law
Panelists:
Brent G. Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 year US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Clinical Director for Mizzou Veteran Clinic of the University of Missouri School of Law.
Coco Culhane - Founder and Executive Director of the Veteran Advocacy Project. Coco is an Adjunct Professor of Clinical Law at Brooklyn Law School where she teaches the Veteran's Right Clinic.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet - Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper - Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas - Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall - VA Mental Health RN
Legally Speaking with Steve
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper - Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem - Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon - Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Bishop Joseph L. Coffey - US Command Chaplin, Combat Assault Battalion, and Asst Chief of Staff for Religious Ministry Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, CA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- US Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Cody Mower - US Marine Corps and A Writer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Service: Women Who Serve
Panelist:
Diana Danis - US Army Veteran and A National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues and lead Administrator of Social Media Service Women Who Serve
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Herbert Morris - US Army Veteran and Chicago Regional Office VR&E Officer
Esrella Hubbard - Asst Chicago Regional Office VR&E Officer
Panelist:
Terron Sims II - US Army Combat Veteran, Businessman, Political Leader, and a Graduate of West Point
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Michael McAuliff - A Son of a Vietnam Veteran, Independent Journalist, Political Reporter, and Congressional Correspondent
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Family Care Giver Keisha Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha Jackson- 22 years Retired US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver.
Dr. Leon Canterbury - Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelists:
Mrs. Dorothy Leavell - NNPA Esteemed Chicago and Gary Crusader Newspaper Group Publisher and Editor
Eric Johnson - Chicago Crusader Newspaper Group's Staff Writer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Fritz Kaegi - Cook County Assessor Kaegi holds the designations of Chartered Financial Analysts and Certified Illinois Assessment Officer. Kaegi is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Boots on the GROUND with Partner Victor LaGroon
Panelist:
Victor LaGroon - US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper- Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem-Solving Courts.
Brian Scanlon- Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Dr. Benjamin Bowman - US Army Veteran and Staff Physician at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman - Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury
America's Heroes Group Roundtable With Partner Service: Women Who Serve
Panelists:
Diana Danis - US Army Veteran and A National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues and lead Administrator for Social Media Service Women Who Serve.
Kathleen Hoffman - US Army Veteran and National Advocate as well as an Oregon State Veteran Service Officer
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- Retired US Army Veteran and known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Sharon Fant - RN Holistic Health Advocate and Diabetes Consultant
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
John Pennington - US Army Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Asst Veterans Service Center Manager.
Tanya Nixon - serving US Veterans for nearly twenty years in Disability Claims and Appeals Process.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach Healthcare
Panelist:
Dr. Clinton (Leo) Greenstone - Exec Director Clinical Integration US Department of Veterans Affairs
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected Military Families Matters with Partner Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha Jackson- Retired US Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Loretta Woodard- Caregiver, Author, Motivational Speaker and Trainer
Panelists:
Fritz Kaegi - Cook County Assessor. Kaegi holds the designations of Chartered financial Analysts and Certified Illinois Assessment Officer. Kaegi is a member of the International Association of Assessing Officers.
Bill Browne- US Air Force Veteran and Director Cook County Veterans Affairs
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veterans United
Panelist:
Terron Sims II - US Army Combat Veteran, Businessman, Political Leader, and a Graduate of West Point
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman- Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office with over 30 years as an experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and Advisory Board Member
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Boots on the GROUND with Partner Victor LaGroon
Panelist:
Victor LaGroon- US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Serving Disabled Veterans in Rural America with Partner Veteran Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law
Panelists:
Brent G. Filbert - Pentagon Retired 30 year US Navy Veteran, Professor, and Clinical Director for Mizzou Veteran Clinic of the University of Missouri School of Law.
Dr. Amy Bolton Beebe- Psychologist with years of experience working with Rural Veterans who currently examines and treat Veterans in Tennessee
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper- Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem-Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon- Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Dr. Terrell Odom- US Navy Veteran and currently leads the University of Chicago efforts for Military Affiliated Persons
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Danny K Davis- The Honorable Illinois Congressman of the 7th Congressional District and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon- Author, Wounds of War Co-Editor, The Culture and Politics of Healthcare work Senior Policy Fellow Analyst Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Jasper Craven- The interim Executive Director for VHPI
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NCHV)
National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet- Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Ralph Cooper- Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas- Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm, LLC based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition with Partner Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Keisha L. Jackson- Air Force retired Veteran and Family Caregiver
Robert McFadden - CEO of McFadden Accounting
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Veteran Legislative VOICE
Panelists:
Steph Kalota - US Army Reservist Technician and Founder of Veterans Legislative VOICE
Diana Danis - US Army Veteran and a National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues. Lead Administrator for Service: Women Who Serve
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Adam Swantz - Chicago Regional Office Veteran Services Center Manager
Tanya Nixon - Chicago Regional Office Claims and Appeals
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally connected Military Families Matters with Partner Caregiver Keisha L. Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha L. Jackson- Air Force retired Veteran and Family Caregiver
Dr. Nguyen Tran- Chiropractor Specialist
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Public Policy
Panelists:
Rochelle Crump
Atty Ernesto Borges
CNN Article: Defense Secretary dismisses hundreds of members of Pentagon Advisory Boards including late Trump picks. (Rochelle)
CNN Article: Secretary of Defense orders all Military to pause and review handling of extremism in ranks. (Ernesto)
The Hill Article: Impeachment Managers call on Trump to testify. (Open discussion)
CNN Audio: Biden says Trump should no longer receive classified intelligence briefings
( Open Discussion)
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Community Outreach Partner University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Panelists:
Brandi Snodgrass- Director of Neighborhood Schools Partnership
Meera Santhanam- UOC College Class of 2021 Student
Abraham Potts- Senior at Perspectives Charter Academy
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Ernesto Borges- Highly Decorated U.S Army Vietnam Veteran, Managing Partner of Billbuster's Bankruptcy Firm, and America's Heroes Group Roundtable Public Policy Panelist.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Public Policy
Panelists:
Atty Ernesto Borges
Rochelle Crump
Victor LaGroon
Richard Brookshire
CNN Audio- Army Vet accused by FBI of Conspiring in Capitol Insurrection
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Outside the City with Brian Clauss
Panelists:
Brian Clauss - Neutral Arbitrator/Mediator Atty at Clauss ADR, Inc located in Park Ridge, Illinois and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
Michael Pollard- Retired Judge of Tucson City Court
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Boots on the Ground with Partner Victor LaGroon
Panelist:
Victor LaGroon- US Army Intelligence Analyst 35H Veteran and Director of Strategic Partnerships and Alliances, Diversity and Inclusion Veterans Advisor Greater Los Angeles Area
America's Heroes Group Roundtable AHG'S Website Digital Social Media Networks
Panelist:
Hannah Neely- Military Family Member and America's Heroes Group Social Digital Media Spokesperson and Blogger
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Lisa Gavin - Vice President of We Build your Credit
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Indiana DAV Chapter 17
Panelist:
Bob Carnagey- US Army Veteran and DAV 1st Junior Vice Commander Department of Indiana
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall- VA Mental Health RN
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper- Cook County Supervisor Atty Problem-Solving Courts
Brian Scanlon- Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Steven Kneifel- US Army Sgt and Illinois National Guard Veteran served from 1986 to 2010.
Mack Gunn- US Marine Corps Veteran served from 1982 to 1985
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Legally Speaking with Steve
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman- Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury. Steve is also America's Heroes Group Partner, Sponsor, and an Advisory Board member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas- Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin with Offices located across the USA.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (VHPI)
Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon- VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or Edit 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War.
Jasper Craven- VHPI Interim Executive Director
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office
Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Madaline Haywood- Veteran's Benefits Supervisor Counselor of the Public Contact Team.
Alice Harston- US Air Force Veteran and US Department Veteran Affairs Regional Chicago Office Legal Administration Specialist
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Service: Women Who Serve
Panelists:
Diana Danis- US Army Veteran and a National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues and Lead Administrator for Social Media Service: Women Who Serve
Jane Doe- Anonymous
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelists:
Natasha Nichols- Internal Medicine Doctor at JBVA
Michael Lackey- US Air Force Veteran, Emergency Manager, and Co-Coordinator of the COVID Vaccine Clinic at JBVA
Richard Rooney- US Air Force Reserve, Army Reserve Veteran, Co-Coordinator of the COVID Vaccine Clinic, and Chief of Pharmacy at JBVA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition Sistah Soldier She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- Retired US Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO She VET Inspire.
Robert McFadden- CEO of McFadden Accounting
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Panelists: Ryan Tacata- is a performance maker, educator, and scholar
Sophia Watson- Participate in Artist and Elder Project
Sarah E. Lauzen- Participate in Artist and Elder Project
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist:
Patrick Gleason- Volunteer Service Chief at Jesse Brown VA
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NCHV)
National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet- Chief Executive Officer for the National Coalition of Homeless Veterans.
Ralph Cooper- Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Karen Christian- NCHV Operations Manager
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law Firm, LLC
Panelist:
Monica Irelan Karas- Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (VHPI)
Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon- VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over three decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and have Authored or Edited 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War.
Jasper Craven- Interim Executive Director for VHPI.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Service: Women Who Serve
Panelists:
Diana Danis- US Army Veteran and a National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues and Lead Administrator for Social Media Service: Women Who Serve
Demika Jackson- US Army Veteran and CEO of Re In Vent U
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner She Serves She Matters She VOICES Coalition Sistah Soldier She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- Retired US Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO She VET Inspire.
Marilyn Wyche- US Army Veteran and a Survivor of Police Brutality
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office
Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
John Pennington- US Army Veteran and Asst Veteran Service Center Manager
Alden Only- Service Center Coach
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally connected with Partner Military Families Matter Caregiver Keisha Jackson
Title: -Keisha Jackson- 22 year retired Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
-Pam Cusick- Vice President for Rare Patient Voice
Audio- Rare Patient Voice.com
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Public Policy
Panelists:
Atty Ernesto Borges
Rochelle Crump
CNBC Politics Article- Trump doubles down on $740 billion defense bill veto threat over section 230 tech fight.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall- VA Mental Health RN
Saturday, December 5th, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelist:
Vincent L. Gavin- CEO and Founder of We Build your Credit
Saturday November 21, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner and Sponsor Tabak Law LCC
Panelists:
Monica Irelan Karas- Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law Firm based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
Saturday November 21, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NCHV)
National Coalition for Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet- Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Ralph Cooper- Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Saturday November 21, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (VHPI)
Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Panelists:
Suzanne Gordon- VHPI Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over three decades reporting on Healthcare Programs workers, Policy, and
have Authored or Edited 21 books. Suzanne has written two books The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War
Jasper Crave- The interim Executive Director for VHPI.
Saturday November 21, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Panelists:
Rev. Darry Person- Pastor Ebenezer M.B, Chicago Illinois Commander Naval JROTC, Proviso East High School U.S Navy Chaplin (Ret.) last Rank Lt Commander 20 years of Service.
Evan Person- Battalion Chief Chicago Fire Department U.S Marine Corps last Rank Sgt E-5, 8 years of Service
Chanel Payne- Stewart - Exec Asst Wholesale Food Industry U.S Army (Ret) last Rank Sgt 17 years of Service
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Saturday November 14, 2020
Panelists:
Chanda Johnson- US Army Veteran and Jesse Brown VA Public Affairs Officer.
Don Jackson- US Navy Veteran and works in Voluntary Services at JBVA.
Walter McKinley- US Navy Vietnam Veteran and Poet.
James R. Shannon- US Marine Vietnam Veteran
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters with Partner VOICES Coalition Sistah Soldier She VET Inspire
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- Retired US Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire.
Jada Andrews-Sullivan - US Army Veteran and San Antonio, Texas City Councilwoman of District 2
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Public Policy
YouTube Audio- Honoring the Kennedy Family and their contributions in making today's historic victory possible.
Panelists:
Atty Ernesto Borges
Rochelle Crump
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Community Outreach
Saturday November 7, 2020
Panelists:
Chris Kennedy- Husband and Father of Four Children, Son of Mrs. Ethel Kennedy and late US Senator Attorney General Robert Kennedy, Nephew of late President John F. Kennedy. Chris is Chairman and Co-Founder of Top Box Foods and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
Danny K Davis- The Honorable Illinois Congressman of the 7th Congressional District and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board Member.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
Kevin Howell- US Navy Veteran and Chicago Regional Office Homeless Veterans and Justice Outreach Coordinator.
Rich Lopresti- US Army Veteran of Military Intelligence Command alongwith Public Affairs and Management Analyst in the Director's Office
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with Partner Military Families Matter Caregiver Keisha Jackson
Panelists:
Keisha Jackson- Retired 22 year Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Christopher Deike- Navy Veteran Chief Warrant Officer.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Service: Women who Serve
Panelists:
Diana Danis- US Army Veteran and a National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues.
Demika Jackson- US Army Veteran and CEO of Re In Vent U
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Day
Panelist:
Eli Williamson- US Staff Sergeant Army Veteran and Co-Founder Leave No Veteran Behind.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Warrior's Summit Coalition
Panelist:
Keyston Franklin- US Army Post 911 Veteran both Active and Illinois National Guard as a Combat Medic and Human Intelligence. He is Vice President and COO of Warrior's Summit Coalition
America's Heroes Group Roundtable We are Globally Connected with Kaiser Health News
Panelist:
Bram Sable-Smith- is an investigative reporter with Wisconsin Public Radio and Wisconsin Watch along with a being a frequent contributor to Kaiser Health News.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner NWVU National Women Veterans United
Panelist:
Rochelle Crump- U.S Army Veteran Founder/President NWVU.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Legally Speaking with Steve
Panelist:
Steven J. Seidman- Founding Attorney of Seidman Law Office experienced Trial Lawyer focused on Personal Injury and America's Heroes Group Sponsor and Advisory Board Member.
https://www.seidmanlaw.net
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Serving Disabled Veterans in Rural America with Partner Veteran Clinic at the University of Missouri School of Law
Panelists:
Brent G. Filbert- Pentagon U.S Navy Veteran, Professor, and Clinical Director at the University of Missouri School of Law.
Maria Rodriguez- Alcal'a- County Engagement Specialist position with University of Missouri Extension in Southwest Missouri.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
National Nurses United
Panelist:
Adelena Marshall- VA Employee and Mental Health RN for over 30 years
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Outside the City with Brian Clauss
Panelists:
Brian Clauss- Neutral Arbitrator/Mediator Atty at Clauss ADR, Inc located in Park Ridge, Illinois and America's Heroes Group Advisory Board member.
Monica Irelan Karas- Veteran's Benefits Attorney with Tabak Law based out of Milwaukee Wisconsin.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Legacy Elder Law Center
Panelist:
Rory Clark- Attorney with over 30 years of experience in Seniors, Veterans, and disabled law, Family Care Giver and Founder of Legacy Elder Law Center.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable Veteran's Court with Judge Hooks, Atty Lori Roper, and Atty Brian Scanlon
Panelists:
Lori Roper- Cook County Atty Supervisor Problem-Solving Courts.
Brian Scanlon- Cook County Asst Atty Public Defender Office
Samantha Stiltner- JMLS/UIC Veteran Clinic Staff Attorney
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NCHV)
National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet- Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Ralph Cooper- Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable VA Health Community Care
Dr. Clinton "Leo" Greenstone- Senior Advisor to the Acting Assistant Under Secretary for Health Community Care (OCC).
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (VHPI) Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute
Brett Copeland- VHPI Exec Dir Nonprofit Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute an Organization founded by Veterans, Healthcare Providers, and Journalists. Brett worked on Capitol Hill as a Communication Dir for a labor union that represented VA Employees.
Lindsay Church- Executive Director and Co-founder of Minority Veterans of America.
Saturday October 10, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner
Service: Women Who Serve
Panelists:
Diana Danis- U.S Army Veteran and a National Advocate and Activist on Women Veterans issues and Lead Administrator of Social Media Service: Women Who Serve
Steph Kalota- Founder and Administrator of Social Media Group designed to address current Legislation proposed or presented in the House or Senate called Veteran Legislative Quick Response Force.
Saturday October 10, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable She Serves She Matters with Partner She VOICES Coalition Sistah Soldier She VET, Inspire.
Panelists:
Wanda Petty- U.S Army Veteran and Known as Sistah Soldier President/CEO of She VET Inspire.
Venis Wilder- Musician, Physician, and Activist from Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Saturday October 10, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration
Panelists:
John Pennington- U.S Army Veteran and Asst Veterans Service Center Manager for Chicago Regional Office Veteran Benefits Administration.
David Modes- U.S Army Veteran Combat Wounded in Afghanistan War and Chicago Regional Veteran Benefits Administration Claim processor who trained and review employees to accurately process Military Sexual Trauma Claims.
Saturday October 10, 2020
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner Jesse Brown VA Works
Panelist: Misa Lopez- is the Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Assistance Program Coordinator at Jesse Brown VA.
Panelists: Call in Partner
Dovetta McKee- Director, Office of Special Programs- College Prep in the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement
Citizen Milton- Chicago Public School Student, South Shore Resident.
Trudy Beubrun- Citizen's Mother and South Shore Resident
Panelists: Call in
Col Dr. Damon Arnold
Atty Ernesto Borges
Rochelle Crump
Discussion:
CNN Audio- I'm just not: Trump told Woodward he wasn't concerned about catching COVID in newly released audio interview. (Dr. Arnold)
CNN Audio- Trump to be hospitalized at Walter Reed Medical Center (Dr. Arnold)
CNN Audio- See how Voters are reacting to Trump's tax bombshell report (Ernesto)
CNN Audio- As Trump refuses to commit to a Peaceful transition, Pentagon stresses it will play no role in the election (Rochelle)
Panelists: Call in Partner
Keisha Jackson- 22 year retired Air Force Veteran and Family Caregiver
Christopher Baity- US Marine Veteran Operation Enduring Freedom/Operation Iraqi Freedom, Executive Director of Semper K9 Kennel Master Dog Trainer.
America's Heroes Group Roundtable with Partner (NCHV) National Coalition Homeless Veterans
Panelists:
Kathryn Monet- Chief Executive Officer of the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Ralph Cooper- Community and Residential Veteran Services Coordinator Cloudbreak Houston, LLC and Co-Founder of National Coalition for Homeless Veterans.
Discussion: 2020 is NCHV'S 30th Anniversary and we are in the Middle of our Annual Conference. We would like to discuss our 30 years of impact and several ways that we're addressing Veterans lack of access to housing including HUD's proposal to rescind the equal access rule.
Suzanne Gordon- Veteran Healthcare Policy Institute Senior Policy Analyst and her work expands over three decades reporting on Healthcare Programs Workers, Policy, and Authored two books titled The Battle for Veteran's Healthcare and Wounds of War.
Danny Sjursen- West Point Graduate Major retired from the U.S Army in 2019 after serving multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan and Authored two books titled: Ghostriders of Baghdad Soldiers, Civilians and the Myth of the Surge and his newest Patriotic Dissent: America in the Age of Endless War.
Discussion: Discharge Status and its impact on Veteran's Healthcare and Benefits.
Discharge Status Categories:
There are six different discharges from the Military: Honorable, Under Honorable Conditions(General), Uncharacterized, Other than Honorable(OTH), Bad Conduct, and Dishonorable.