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Building Stronger Veteran Communities with GenVets
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Join us for an engaging conversation with Jen Wagman, the visionary president and founder of GenVets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering veterans and easing their transition into civilian life. Inspired by her father, a retired Air Force colonel and judge advocate, Jen made a remarkable shift from her Wall Street career to championing veterans' rights. Uncover how her personal journey and legal expertise have fueled her passion to mend the communication gaps and mistrust in veteran services. Jen shares her innovative approach to bridging divides between veterans, their families, and service providers, emphasizing the crucial role of effective communication in strengthening military community support systems.
Discover the collective power of collaboration as we highlight GenVets' initiatives and partnerships with key organizations like Blue Star Families and the Military Officers Association of America. From improving the benefits system to facilitating community events, Jen's insights shed light on the pressing issues veterans face and the relentless efforts to make the Department of Veterans Affairs more efficient. By spotlighting initiatives like the Virginia Veterans Network and Over Never Out, we underscore the importance of unified efforts to address mental health challenges among veterans. Tune in to learn how GenVets and its allies are creating meaningful progress and how you can be part of this vital mission to support veterans and their families.
Chapters
1. Supporting Veterans Through GenVets (00:00:00)
2. Improving Veteran Services Through Advocacy (00:08:50)
3. Building Connections in Veteran Services (00:19:30)
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