8th Annual National Convening

Please join us virtually on May 11th from 10 am-12:30 pm EST for the 8th Annual National Convening: The State of the Caregiver Community hosted by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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This event, presented by TriWest Healthcare Alliance, is the premier gathering for those who support military and veteran caregivers in America. It will feature senior leaders from the VA, private sector, and the nonprofit community.

By participating, you will have the chance to elevate the national discussion around the importance of mental wellness and how it affects veteran caregivers and caregiver kids. This conversation is crucial, and your presence will help ensure that the needs of these families are heard and addressed.

The event will unveil new innovations, programs, and resources to support veteran caregivers and their families, with a special focus on the caregiver to survivor transition. You will gain access to the latest tools available to help you better support the veteran caregivers in your life.

This event is a must-attend for anyone who cares about our nation’s military and veteran caregivers. By coming together with like-minded individuals, we can create lasting change and improve the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a difference. Register today for the National Convening.

Special thanks to our 2023 Convening Partners:

List of Speakers

Remarks from Elizabeth Dole Foundation CEO, Steve Schwab
& Executive Director of Caregiver Support Programs
Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Colleen Richardson

Remarks by President & CEO, TriWest Healthcare Alliance,
David McIntyre

Introduction by Dole Caregiver Fellow, Shawn Lopez

Keynote Remarks by Undersecretary for Health,
Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Shareef Elnahal

Dole Caregiver Fellow, Shannon Fatuesi Tuimaleali’ifano

Senator Elizabeth Dole Keynote

Remarks from Elizabeth Dole Foundation CEO, Steve Schwab
& Executive Director of Caregiver Support Programs
Department of Veterans Affairs, Dr. Colleen Richardson

Remarks from Principal Design Strategist, Philips,
Matt Templeton

In Their Own Words: The Caregiver’s Mental Wellness Journey Panel
Matt Templeton, Principal Design Strategist, Philips
Marianne Delatorre, Community Engagement Manager, EDF
Shirley Stanton, Dole Caregiver Fellow
Maggie Bristol, Dole Caregiver Fellow
Rebecca Mullaney, LCMHC, Mental Wellness Consultant, EDF

Mental Wellness In Action: Insights and Implementation
Liz Porter, President Health Group, Leidos
Dr Kevin Vigilante, Executive Vice President, Booz Allen Hamilton
Dr Keita Franklin, Specialist Executive, Deloitte
Jonathan Pruden, Special Advisor, Wounded Warrior Project
Rashi Romanoff, Executive Vice President, EDF

Elizabeth Dole Foundation CEO, Steve Schwab

Caregiver to Survivor Announcements:

Steve Schwab, CEO, EDF
Bonnie Carrol, Founder and President, TAPS
Melissa Comeau, Dir. Military Veteran Caregiver Network, Red Cross

Lynda C. Davis, Ph.D., Veteran, Caregiver, Survivor, Former Deputy Under Secretary, US Department of Defense

Caring for the Caregiver, Grief & Growth: Preparing for Life’s
Transition from Caregiver to Survivor
Pete Jeffries, National Director Integrated Campaigns
Field Management, AARP
John Boerstler, Chief Veterans Experience Officer, VA
Jill DeBord, Executive Director of Care Management & Social Work, VA
David Evetts, Assistant Vice President, USAA

Dole Caregiver Fellow, Lara Garey

8th Annual National Convening