Speaker Roster:

Lance T. Walker
(US Air Force Special Ops Veteran)

Topic: At Last...
Boot Camp In, Boot Camp Out

A popular speaker, author and multimedia specialist, Lance is a committed Veterans' Employment and Career Advocate who founded the We Hire Heroes Network in 2010.

He is also the leader of the SkyVault Group Marketing Agency, specializing in Digital Marketing, Web Development, and Business Video services for veteran-friendly companies and vetrepreneurs.

LinkedIn Profile | Speaker page

LinkedIn Profile | Speaker page

Lida Citroën
(TAP Instructor, US Air Force Academy)

Topic:
(Opening Keynote)
Personal Branding
for Veterans

As a dedicated Veteran's Advocate and author of the bestselling book Your Next Mission, Lida knows your personal brand is what makes you unique and memorable. Whether by design or by default, it's the way you are perceived by those who can offer you opportunities.

With over 20 years experience as an international speaker, reputation management and brand specialist, Lida helps you develop and enhance your personal brand to gain a Competitive Brand Advantage!

Tom Wolfe
(US Navy Veteran)

Topic:
Veteran Career Strategies

Meet your Career Coach and author of the bestselling book, Out of Uniform. Tom's clients include service members who are approaching separation or retirement, as well as former military personnel who have started civilian careers.

Tom graduated from the US Naval Academy, and served as a surface warfare officer in the Navy. He is a recognized expert in the field of career transition, and has provided guidance to separating military personnel - and their families - for nearly thirty years.

LinkedIn Profile | Speaker page

LinkedIn Profile | Speaker page

Dylan Raymond
(US Army Retired)

Topic: Moving Swiftly from Deployment to Employment

Dylan is a well-travelled trainer, consultant, expert Motivational Speaker, and author of the book Rucksack to Briefcase: a Civilian-side Job-hunting Guide.

A former US Army Chief Warrant Officer, Dylan has also shown himself to be an exceptional Talent Strategist with a demonstrated history of expertise helping a major oil & gas company build - and sustain - their successful military recruitment program.

Deanna Cowling
(Transition Mentor)

Topic: Exploring Federal Career Options

Deanna is the highly devoted, Chicago-based founder of Military Appreciation Coaching. The daughter of a retired Navy Veteran, she is a highly sought-after coach who has been featured in such publications as Psychology Today.

She is also a Certified Job Search Trainer and Mentor with clients at Veterati, the USO, the Honor Foundation, Learnivore, and more. Her powerful, collaborative and goal-oriented approach to coaching veterans includes her "Ten Steps to a Federal Job" training course.

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Jenny W. Clark
(GovCon Strategist)

Topic: Secrets for Contracting with the Federal Government

Jenny is an outstanding Government Contracting Strategist and strong Veteran's Advocate who has helped thousands of small businesses navigate the federal contracting process over the last 30 years.

As the CEO of Solvability, Jenny knows what it means to generate revenue, create a pipeline, meet payroll and manage overhead and cash flow. She provides amazing knowledge and tools to help your small business improve its cash flow and lower your overhead, so you can win more contracts and grow faster.

Michelle Tillis Lederman
(Communications Expert)

Topic: Likability Leadership

An extraordinary speaker who focuses on Leadership through relationship building, Michelle truly believes that our ability to communicate and connect is the foundation of everything - success, teamwork, conflict resolution and even simply working together.

As we say in the military, "No communications - no mission."

Michelle is the author of three powerful books: The 11 Laws of Likability, Nail the Interview, Land the Job, and Heroes Get Hired (availible FREE for veterans at Amazon.com).

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Michael Kissinger
(US Army Retired)

Topic: Real Income Strategies for Military Spouses

Michael is a highly successful business coach, consultant, mentor, strategist, and Tae Kwon Do instructor (in his 70s).

Having raised billions of dollars for clients, Michael now wants to help you build your small business in the fastest, easiest way possible.

By following his advice, your transition from the service can include complete control of your time and life, full enjoyment of your special talents and abilities, and achieving real financial independence.

Antwain Thomas
(US Navy Retired)

Topic: Business and Financial Strategies for Veterans

Antwain is a Managing Partner of Global Wealth Strategies, Ltd., a fully independent financial strategy and business consultancy firm. They offer unique funding, strategic investment design, wealth management and financial strategy services to global clients.

He is also the 1st Vice Commander of AMVETS Post 0012 in Washington, DC.

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LinkedIn Profile

Francina Harrison
(US Navy Spouse)

Topic: Strategies for
Re-Engineering Your Career

Known as the Career Engineer, Francina's favorite saying is, "Don't Get Anxious - Get Prepared!" and she means exactly that. She is a prominent career and self-employment strategist, spreading her optimistic message live as well as through frequent radio and television appearances.

Francina's company, TCE, provides career and business reviews, career management, career readiness/transition programs, and much more.

Deborrah Ashley
(Expert Positioning Consultant)

Topic: How to Grow Affluence by Building Influence

In addition to being a 25 year marketing and business development professional, Deborrah has a rare and valuable ability; she shows entrepreneurs, professionals and companies how to get global recognition for their product, service or message and then MONETIZE it on a massive scale.

If you're ready for more visibility, not just more responsibility; If you're ready to become sought-after as an industry expert so you can command top dollar, she'll show you how to get there.

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Dana Manciagli
(Global Career Expert)

Topic: End-to-End Job Search System for Veterans & Spouses

Dana is a true Global Career Expert whose clients are people that want to learn the right job search skills - for life. She's served as General Manager for Worldwide Sales at Microsoft International, and her corporate background is second to none.

Now, Dana shares the results of her expertise and experience with you through her Job Search Master Class for Veterans. This system is unparalled in its simplicity and effectiveness; whatever you do, don't miss out on this - even if you are currently employed!

Lisa Nichols
(Transformational Speaker)

Topic:
(Gift Presentation)
Creating Your Best Destiny: Unlock Your Abundance

As military professionals, we learn to do a lot with a little - but as civilians, we could definitely use a different toolkit.

Lisa is one of the world’s most-requested motivational speakers on the planet; her global platform has reached and served nearly 30 million people. Having made the journey from struggling single mom on public assistance to millionaire CEO, Lisa now has a message for attendees of this event - and a special gift will be awarded!

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Melissa Peavey
(Transformative Career Coach)

Topic: Discovering Your Passion & Activating Your Life's Purpose

How does one find their passion, or locate one's purpose? And how do we fit either one into our daily lives?

As a world traveler who has visited and lived in more than 70 countries, Melissa has wrestled with these questions - and she has discovered answers that will enable you to construct a career that literally ignites both your passion and your purpose. Of course, it helps to know the difference between the two; and she can help you with that as well!

Melissa A. Washington
(US Navy Veteran)

Topic: Connecting and Empowering Female Veterans

Melissa is a popular speaker, award-winning business leader, and LinkedIn workshop trainer whose constant focus is to engage, educate and inspire.

She is also the author of the book Get Back to Work, for those seeking to make their next career move. And she is the President and Founder of the Women Veterans Alliance.

The WVA has grown to become the largest women veterans' networking group in California, and is still expanding. It provides networking, career development, professional education, and mentorship opportunities to its members.

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Lila Holley
(US Army Retired)

Topic: Sharing Female Veteran Transition Stories

Lila is the multi award-winning, bestselling visionary founder of the Camouflaged Sisters community and author of the extraordinary "Behind the Rank" book series.

By sharing their stories, revealing the truth, and healing each other, this Sisterhood of "Silent No More" authors, speakers, and business owners creates opportunities for "women who served" to collaborate, connect, grow, and successfully promote their products and services.

 

Eduardo "Eddie" Ramirez
(US Air Force Retired)

Topic: Accessing Your Hidden Veterans Benefits

Eddie has devoted a lifetime to serving his fellow veterans and ensuring they gain access to all the benefits their military service has earned them. In his capacity as VA Administrative Officer for Mental Health, he has worked from a unique vantage point with a servant leader's heart.

Eddie is also the Founder and CEO of OneVet OneVoice, a community organization that works to provide access to health care, education, housing, and employment (HEHE) resources for veterans and military family members.

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Sam P. Lark, Jr.
(US Air Force Spouse)

Topic: Using Social Media to Create Career Security

Sam is a pro-active personality who sees your social media presence as a living, breathing portfolio of who you are. His mission is to help you use these tools, particularly LinkedIn and Twitter, to create “career security" rather than “job security”.

As a Transition Mentor who has been hired twice (and even connected with this summit event) as a result of his social media efforts, Sam is living proof that you can go from "job seeker" to being sought after - and he can show you the way.

Trevor O.D. Noel
(US Air Force Retired)

Topic: Putting the Human Element Back in Human Capital Acquisition

Col. Noel has had the unique experience of going through the veteran re-adjustment process twice. His combination of military perspective and executive business acumen helps him engage effectively with corporate and government hiring managers to help them better connect with qualified veteran job candidates.

Trevor is the founder and CEO of a nationally recognized leadership development & mentoring program, a management consulting agency, and a talent acquisition firm - all serving the cause of bringing back the human element to the hiring process.

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LinkedIn Profile

Graciela Tiscareño-Sato
(US Air Force Veteran)

 

Topic:
(Closing Keynote)
Success Secrets for
the New Economy

After serving with distinction as one of the first female flight crew officers in the Air Force, Graciela found a niche in the sustainable energy industry and excelled as a multi-lingual Sr. Global Marketing Manager.

An award-winning author, she is also the founder and CEO of Gracefully Global Group, an independent, multicultural educational publishing and content development firm. Graciela has been officially recognized by Congress and President Obama for her tireless educational, writing and speaking contributions.