Webinar Series

2025 Career Workshop Webinar Series and Virtual Small Group Discussions

These sessions will include:

professional development workshops,
small group discussion breakout sessions facilitated by experienced career coaches, and
exclusive opportunities to connect with top-tier, military-friendly employers on key career transition topics.

Participants of the Webinar Series join interactive professional development workshops and discussions led by career coaches, industry experts, and top-caliber, military friendly organizations. Job seekers may connect virtually with influential hiring managers interested in meeting and employing military and veteran leaders.

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Register For an Upcoming Event or See a Past Webinar

2025 Webinar Series:

Join us for upcoming webinars and professional development events. See the most updated schedule on our home page and below.

Past Webinars:

Did you miss the live event? No problem. Watch past webinars below.

Estate Planning & Legal Considerations

Presenters:

First Command Financial Advisor | U.S. Army Veteran Alan Bisenieks; Johnson, Gasink & Baxter Attorney | U.S. Air Force Veteran Laura Feltman; Johnson, Gasink & Baxter Partner and Attorney | U.S. Army Veteran Michael Hendricks

Exploring Career Opportunities @ Deloitte

Presenter:

Deloitte Lead Experienced Veteran Recruiting Specialist; U.S. Navy Veteran | Military Spouse Leah Jones

Getting Started in Multifamily Real Estate Investing

Presenters:

Partner and Investor Relations and USN Commander (Ret.) Lupei Chou; Co-Founder and Partner Tiffany Spann

Mastering the Job Hunt 101 by Leidos

Presenters:

Corporate Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager Alex Verhulst; Senior Recruiter Therese Dotson; and Talent Acquisition Recruiter Yaritza Guzman

How GE Aerospace Impacts the World…and Where You Can Fit In

Presenters:

Moderated by Nikki Foster; Featuring Veterans at GE: Michael Brown, Hannah Buck, Nora Burghardt, Amanda Dolsen, Jennifer Murphy, Jason Pratt, and Nyapaula Washington.

Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence by Travelers

Presenters:

Manager Employer Branding Team, Allison Joanis, Inclusive Outreach and Talent Acquisition, Jim McMahon

Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte

Presenters:

Lead Experienced Veteran Recruiting Specialist (Main Speaker) Leah Jones, Senior Experienced Veteran Hire Recruiting Specialist, Brennan O’Boyle National Military and Veteran Acquisition Lead, Kevin Whirity

Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Presenters:
Veterans Recruiter (Main Speaker) Michelle Mazanec, Deputy Division Leader Analytics Intelligence and Technology (A) Division Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force (Retired) Becky Pratt

Women in Gaming

Presenters:
Senior Personalization and Content Manager Demonware (Moderator) Angela Scott, Vice President Corporate Communications Activision Blizzard Caroline Hutcheson, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Call of Duty Endowment Marketing Activision Blizzard Helene Imperiale, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead Activision Publishing Casey Morris, PhD, Vice President Head of Inclusive Practices Activision Blizzard Tanarra Schneider

Now What? Winning in Corporate America

Presenters:
Leidos Corporate Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager Alex Verhulst, Leidos Vice Chair, Military Alliance Resource Group Bailey Jari, Deloitte Lead Program Manager Learning and Development Katherine Winchek

Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte

Presenters:
Senior Personalization and Content Manager, Demonware Angela Scott (Moderator), Vice President Corporate Communications, Activision Blizzard, Caroline Hutcheson, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Call of Duty Endowment Marketing, Activision Blizzard Helene Imperiale, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead Activision Publishing Casey Morris, PhD, Vice President Head of Inclusive Practices, Activision Blizzard Tanarra Schneider

Diverse Careers in the Healthcare Industry

Presenters:
Johnson & Johnson HR Leader Military Pathways Tiffany Daugherty, Johnson & Johnson Director Deal Desk National Accounts Shannon Kelly

Unmasked Authenticity: Strategies to Integrate Your Whole Self, Avoid Burnout, and Maximize Impact

Presenters:
Travelers Vice President Web and Marketing Operations, Jan Turner, Travelers Manager Diversity Engagement, Lynn Simon-Thomas, Travelers Inclusive Talent Acquisitions, Jim McMahon

Exploring Career Opportunities at Leidos

Presenter:
Leidos Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager, Alex Verhulst

Careers for Military Women at Amazon

Presenters:
Amazon Team, Courtney Doda, BeatrizMcCarragher, and Michelle M. Mills

Real Estate Investing: Leveraging the VA Loan and Alternative Financing Strategies

Presenters:
Paramount Bank Team, Darrel Malamut and Dan McLaughlin

Veterans Pursuing Business Education in the Private Sector

Presenters:
USC Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) Alumni, Sasha Davidson, Jengi Martinez, Angela Scott, Vanessa Bolognese, and Moderated by Kathy Takayama

Filmmaking Workshop | Job Seekers Series

Presenters:
Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk, Filmmakers. Moderated by Ann Tropea, eMentor Program Manager

How to Interview Like a Boss

Presenter:
Ann Tropea, eMentor Program Director

Tax Talk | Financial Wellness Series

Presenter:
Joanna Ain, Associate Director of Policy | Prosperity Now

The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government

Presenters:
Daphne Jefferson, Retired Senior Executive Service, Principle, Jefferson Consulting Group

Running for Public Office: How Military Women Can Continue to Lead and Serve

Presenter:
Amy McGrath, Retired Navy Pilot and Politician, Honor Bound

Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Expand Your Influence and Grow Your Professional Network

Presenter:
Elise Wright Barnes, JD, PhD, Your LinkedIn Driving Instructor

The (Unexpected) Emotional Toll of Career Transition

Presenter:
Meaghan Mobbs, Military Mental Health Advocacy, Columbia University

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All Are Welcome!

Military officers and senior enlisted in various stages of career transition, as well as veterans and degreed military spouses who are considering a career change or interested in improving their career success, are encouraged to attend.

Past 2023 Webinar Series Events:

Diverse Careers in the Healthcare Industry (featuring Johnson and Johnson)
Johnson & Johnson present and discuss opportunities for careers and pathways for transitioning veterans.

26 JAN 2023, 1:00p – 2:00p EST (Completed)
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
This webinar helps you understand more about building a career in consulting at Deloitte. We are joined by Deloitte leaders who discuss insights and opportunities for veterans and military spouses.

16 FEB, 2023 1:00p – 2:00p EST (Completed)
Now What? Wining in Corporate America with Leidos

This webinar explores career opportunities and transition advice from veteran leaders and talent acquisition experts at Leidos.

29 JUN 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)
Women in Gaming

In this webinar we learn from a powerhouse team of women leaders breaking barriers in the gaming industry who share their perspectives and lessons learned on what it takes to succeed in the gaming industry.

26 AUG 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)
Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National LaboratoryList Title

This webinar explores career opportunities at Los Alamos National Lab from military members who have transitioned to lead compelling research and projects critical for our national defense.

7 DEC 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)

Past 2022 Webinar Series Events:

Tax Talk
Tax expert, Joanna Ain, shared tips and best practices for your financial wellness.

31 MAR, Noon – 1:00p EST (Completed)
Interviewing Skills
Ann Tropea shares tips and insights to prepare for and manage successful interviews.

21 APR, noon – 1:00p EST (Completed)
Filmmaking Workshop and Q&A with Documentary Filmmakers Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk
Documentary filmmakers Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk, directors of the award-winning documentary film Hit & Stay: A History of Faith and Resistance, share the filmmaking process, insights about production, and answer all film-related questions.

19 MAY, noon – 1:30pm EST (Completed)
Veterans Pursuing Business Education as a Pathway to Leadership in the Private Sector with USC
The USC Master of Business for Veterans Program and alumni shared insights on the opportunities and benefits of higher education for transitioning veterans.

30 JUN, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Real Estate Investing: Leveraging the VA Loan and Alternative Financing Strategies to Build and Grow Your Portfolio (featuring Paramount Bank)
Paramount Bank shared financing strategies you can use to efficiently build and grow your real estate investments.

21 JUL, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Careers for Military Women at Amazon
Women veterans at Amazon shared insights on the opportunities for military women interested in careers at Amazon.

18 AUG, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Career Opportunities at Leidos
Leidos shared opportunities for careers and pathways for transitioning veterans. Participants were able to connect 1-on-1 with the Leidos team directly after the webinar.

8 SEP, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Unmasked Authenticity: Strategies to Integrate Your Whole Self, Avoid Burnout, and Maximize Impact
Jan Turner, a Travelers Executive, Chair of the Women & Allies Diversity Network, and an Integral Coach shared how to integrate the mind-body-heart connection to restore life balance and overall well-being to deepen your impact.

17 NOV, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)

Past 2021 Webinar Series Events:

Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Expand Your Influence and Grow Your Professional Networks (Featuring Dr. Elisse Barnes, JD)
25 FEB, 11a – 12p EST
Bridging the Military-Civilian Divide: Effectively Communicating and Leveraging Your Skills to Find Your Best Workplace Fit (Featuring Travelers)
18 MAR, 1p – 2p EST
Women at Amazon: Careers in Operations Management (Featuring Amazon)
1 APR, 1p – 2p EST
Careers at Johnson & Johnson: Changing the Trajectory of Health for Humanity
6 MAY, 1p – 2p EST
Veterans Pursuing Higher Education (featuring USC, Master of Business for Veterans)
20 MAY, 1p-2p EST
Career Opportunities at Leidos
2 JUN, 1p – 2p EST
Running for Public Office - How Military Women Can Continue to Lead & Serve (Featuring Honor Bound)
17 JUN, 1p – 2p EST
Serving After Service: Navigating Career Paths in Technology at Accenture Federal Services (AFS)
22 JUL, 1p – 2p EST
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
19 AUG, 1p – 2p EST
Successfully Navigating Your Career Transition: A Conversation with Military Leaders at Johnson & Johnson
16 SEP, 1p – 2p EST
The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government
21 OCT, 1p – 2p EST
Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory
18 NOV, 1p – 2p EST

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Event Sponsors

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A complete listing of sponsors may be found here.

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Webinar Series

Register For an Upcoming Event or See a Past Webinar

2025 Webinar Series:

Past Webinars:

Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte

Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory

Women in Gaming

Now What? Winning in Corporate America

Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte

Diverse Careers in the Healthcare Industry

Unmasked Authenticity: Strategies to Integrate Your Whole Self, Avoid Burnout, and Maximize Impact

Exploring Career Opportunities at Leidos

Careers for Military Women at Amazon

Real Estate Investing: Leveraging the VA Loan and Alternative Financing Strategies

Veterans Pursuing Business Education in the Private Sector

Filmmaking Workshop | Job Seekers Series

How to Interview Like a Boss

Tax Talk | Financial Wellness Series

The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government

Running for Public Office: How Military Women Can Continue to Lead and Serve

Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Expand Your Influence and Grow Your Professional Network

The (Unexpected) Emotional Toll of Career Transition

All Are Welcome!

Past 2023 Webinar Series Events:

Past 2022 Webinar Series Events:

Past 2021 Webinar Series Events:

Event Sponsors

Amazon

eMentor

George Mason University – Schar School of Policy and Government

Laura Hatcher Photography

Travelers

USC Marshall – Master of Business for Veterans (MBV)