On June 17, 2016, The Women Veterans Summer Leadership Retreat will commence on the beautiful campus of Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA to Engage, Emerge and Empower America's Women Veterans. This Workforce and Leadership Development Summer Retreat is dedicated to transforming the "Spirit of Military Service" into a post-military "Spirit of Civic, Community & Business Leadership." The theme of this year's summer leadership retreat is "Living A Higher Life."
During the 2016 Women Veterans Summer Leadership Retreat, transitioning Military Women and Women Veterans will participate in exciting and interactive workshops uniquely designed and presented by the region's leading women in: Military, Civic, Community, Business and Faith Leadership roles. Participants will engage in "How To" Workshops, Panel Discussions and Round Table Breakout Sessions to practice their new Advocacy, Public Speaking, Negotiating, Power Networking and Civic Leadership Skills.
The Women Veterans Summer Leadership Retreat features a dynamic and legendary collection of national women leaders. Kicking off the weekend is Paula White of Paula White Ministries who is an international teacher, author, evangelist, inspirational figure, and popular TV personality. Other legendary speakers include: Lee Brazzell, President of The National Association of Women Business Owners, Richmond; Verna Jones, Executive Director of The American Legion - who serves as its first female executive director and first African-American to serve in this role; Diane Zumatto, National Legislative Director of American Veterans (AMVETS); Krysta Jones, Founder & CEO of The Virginia Leadership Institute; Rev. Dr. Helen Stafford Fleming, Founder & Executive Director of the Women Veterans Resources Center of Washington, DC; Gloria Sinclair Miller, Board of Directors at the USO; and Deborah Harmon-Pugh, President of The Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation and National Campaign Chair of Women Veterans ROCK!
"The Women Veterans Summer Leadership Retreat is a stimulating, gender-specific, leadership development environment for today's transitioning Women Veterans and Military Millennial Women, says Deborah Harmon-Pugh, National Campaign Chair.
The Women Veterans Summer Leadership Retreat will host 300+ Women Veterans, Active Duty Servicewomen, Reservist, National Guard, ROTC Cadets, Military Spouses, Military Moms, and Military Supporters from: PA, DE, NJ, NY, MD, DC, VA, WV, NC, SC, GA, FL. Women Veterans are key decision makers in military families. This is a great opportunity for area recruiters and resource fair vendors to reach women veterans.
This summer leadership weekend retreat is open to all military women. Participants must register online to attend at www.WomenVetsRock.org. Please contact Angel Livas of DC Media Connection, angel@dcmediaconnection.com for media inquiries.
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About Women Veterans ROCK!
"Women Veterans ROCK!" is a Coalition of Women Veteran Organizations and Women Advocacy Organizations Supporting Women Veterans & Military Families. The Women Veterans ROCK! Advocacy Campaign is sponsored by The Healthy Caregiver Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community organization headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. For more information, visit WomenVetsRock.org.
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