This panel will raise the awareness to the needs, challenges and the importance of employment initiatives for military caregivers. A collaborative approach between organizations is necessary in addressing military spouse and caregiver employment issues. Panel members will present current efforts to elevate knowledge, promote support, and increase employment initiatives for military caregivers.

Facilitator: Robin Kelleher^, CEO/President, Hope for the Warriors

Panelists: ElizabethO’Brien^, Director, Military Spouse Program, Hiring Our Heroes; Madison Moore, Elizabeth Dole Foundation; Damion Trasada, Regional Director, Wounded Warrior Project; Kayla Williams*^, Director of Military, Veterans and Society programs, Center for New American Security; Danielle Applegate*, Vice President, VetsFirst; Shannon Razsadin^, Executive Director, Military Family Advisory Network; Aimee Stoddard^, Military Spouse and Caregiver Careers Manager, Blue Star Families

(*) Denotes the individual is currently serving or is a Veteran of the United States military. If they are wearing a Veteran ribbon on their name badge, please thank them for their service.

(^) Denotes the individual is a military spouse. If they are wearing a Military Spouse ribbon on their name badge, please thank them for their support.