Join the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on October 29th at 11:00 a.m. ET for our 6th Annual National Virtual Convening as we highlight the advancements made in changing the military caregiver experience in America and project how our community will continue to support our hidden heroes well into the future.
Presented by Philips, the convening will include remarks by Senator Elizabeth Dole and The Honorable VA Secretary Denis McDonough, interactive sessions with renowned experts, landmark announcements from the Foundation and our partners, and more. As a special feature for our caregiver participants, this year will feature the first-ever Careers for Caregivers Job Fair, presented by Booz Allen Hamilton! Join us virtually as Fortune 500 companies recruit caregivers and veterans for opportunities across the nation AND opportunities based in the comfort of your own home.
Our preliminary agenda for our October 29th program can be found below. We will update the final program closer to the event date and look forward to having you join us virtually!
11:00am Introduction & Welcome Remarks:
Paula Cobb, Head of Global Strategic Marketing, Connected Care Solutions, Philips
11:05am National Anthem:
Kaela Makabata, 2021 Military Kids Have Talent Winner
11:10am Opening Remarks:
Steve Schwab, CEO, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Meg Kabat, Special Advisor for Families, Caregivers, and Survivors, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
11:15am Remarks:
Senator Elizabeth Dole, Chairman and Founder, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
11:20am Remarks:
The Honorable Denis McDonough, Secretary, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
11:30am Presentation and Acceptance of the CIC Champion Award
Harriet Dominique, Chief Diversity, Inclusion, and Corporate Responsibility Officer, USAA
11:40am “A More Inclusive VA” Panel:
Dr. Colleen Richardson, Executive Director, Caregiver Support Program, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (Moderator)
Tammie Gillums, Veteran Caregiver & Dole Caregiver Fellow, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
John Boerstler, Chief Veteran Experience Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Dr. Benjamin Kliger, Executive Director, Office of Patient Centered Care & Cultural Transformation, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
12:15pm Special Announcements and Interactive Caregiver Session:
Steve Schwab, CEO, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington, CEO, Wounded Warrior Project
Dr. Rajeev Ramchand, Senior Behavioral Scientist, RAND Corporation
12:50 – 1pm Break
1pm “Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers in the Workplace” Employment Panel:
Laura Schmiegel, Head of Military and Veteran Affairs, Booz Allen Hamilton (Moderator)
James Beamesderfer, Vice President, Veterans Initiatives, Prudential
Dr. Precious Goodson, Veteran Caregiver & Dole Caregiver Fellow, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
Tricia Sandiego, Senior Advisor for Caregiving and Health, AARP
Catlin O’Neill, Head of US Public Policy & Economic Graph, LinkedIn
1:30pm – 2:30pm Careers for Caregivers Job Expo
In addition to our presenting sponsors, we’d like to thank the partners who have committed support to date:
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