EMPLOYING U.S. VETS
CONFERENCE

APRIL 13, 2023 | NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB

(IN-PERSON/VIRTUAL HYBRID EVENT)

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APRIL 13, 2023 | HYBRID

Employing U.S. VETS Conference

Hosted by VETS Indexes, this semi-annual conference includes discussions of best practices and challenges related to veteran employment, recognition of companies going above and beyond for vets and their families, and lots of opportunities to network. The Employing U.S Vets conference is designed to offer attendees actionable tools and information to establish and build upon veteran initiatives. It also provides a great opportunity to network with peers from leading companies, non-profits, government agencies, and others seeking to employ veterans.

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MEET OUR SPRING KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Dr. Yashika Neaves, Department of Defense, Military-Civilian Transition Office

We are excited to announce that Dr. Yashika Neaves, from the Department of Defense Military-Civilian Transition Office, will give the morning keynote address!

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Employing U.S. Vets Conference is now welcoming new (and returning) sponsors. The Conference gives companies and organizations a chance to expose countless attendees and participants to programs, opportunities, products and more.

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WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND THE
EMPLOYING U.S. VETS CONFERENCE?

This is a significant opportunity for organizations looking to hire qualified and hard-working employees and has become an integral segment of the Human Capital portion of the Social pillar within Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG). But to take advantage, companies need to know their stuff.

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Our experts explore cutting-edge topics such as: Successful Veteran Hiring, New Careers Post-Service, Creating a Strong Veteran Culture, Retaining Veterans, Team-building and Leadership Skills of Veterans, Veterans’ Technical Skills, Supporting Employees in the National Guard or Reserves, Military Spouse and Family Support, and more.

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This one-day, semi-annual event features dynamic speakers and panel discussions with nationally recognized employers distinguished for strong track records in veterans’ employment. It also gives other companies and organizations the opportunity to learn from their successes. Networking is key at this conference.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Corporate, Non-Profit, Government Agency and other employment professionals including Human Resource Executives, Diversity and Inclusion Team Members, Members of Military Veteran Networks, Employee Resource Groups, Corporate Communication Teams, Public Relations, Investor Relations Officers and Military Veteran Initiative Teams. The ESG Community including Asset Managers and Asset Owners such as Public & Private Pensions, Insurance Companies, Endowments, Foundations & Family Offices.

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Keynote Speaker:

YASHIKA D. NEAVES, Ph.D.

Chief, Strategic Plans & Initiatives
Department of Defense, Military-Civilian Transition Office

Dr. Yashika D. Neaves leads strategic plans and initiatives for the Department of Defense Military-Civilian Transition Office, under the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness. Her portfolio spans public and private stakeholder engagements; strategic communications; interagency policy and partnerships; public affairs and organizational development related to military pre-separation counseling, psychosocial prevention/interventions, career transition, and reintegration for active and Reserve Components. She is responsible for maturing evidence-based programmatic strategies, operations, and organizational structure utilizing technical authority and subject-matter expertise to resolve operational gaps in the DoD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP).

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CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

(Speaker roster increases daily – check back often!)

George Altman

GEORGE ALTMAN

Managing Director

VETS Indexes

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Nick Antaki

NICHOLAS ANTAKI

Director of Marketing
Managing Director

VETS Indexes

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ED CARR

Sr. Director Military & Veteran Affairs

Comcast NBCUniversal

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BLAIR CICCOCIOPPO

Senior Specialty Recruiter-Case Management

Select Medical

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LIDA CITROËN

CEO and Founder

LIDA360, LLC

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JESSE GEMBERLING-JOHNSON

Dir. Talent Recruitment and Development

mcfa

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DAN GOLDENBERG

VP and Executive Dir.

Call of Duty Endowment

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James Hendon

MAURICIO GRANT

District Manager

United Rentals

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James Hendon

JEFF HARLEY, PhD

Director, Military Engagement

Western Governors University

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James Hendon

JAMES HENDON

Commissioner

NYC Department of Veterans’ Services

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James Hendon

JOHN LEES

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition & Outreach

Serco

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James Hendon

STEVE LEWIS

Division President

GXO Logistics, Inc.

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James Hendon

JIM LORRAINE

President and CEO

America’s Warrior Partnership

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MARCUS OHLENFORST

Lead Military Talent Strategist

USAA

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SETH PETERSON

Corporate Citizenship Manager, Military & Veteran Affairs

Fiserv

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Michael Quinn

Founder and CEO

HireMilitary

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Latoya Roberts

Vice President, Project Manager, Veteran Talent

JP Morgan Chase & Co.

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Kevin Schmiegel

Chief Executive Officer

ZeroMils

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Jeremy C. Strathmeyer

Vice President – Client Engagement

Greencastle Consulting

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BOBBY THOMPSON

Director of Construction

Caruso Homes

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Bruce Townshend

BRUCE TOWNSHEND

Chief, Employer Engagement

DOD | ESGR

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Bruce Townshend

ANNE TRENKLE

Executive Director

NY Helmets to Hardhats

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