Advocacy & Outreach

Student Veterans of America National Conference

A recent highlight was my participation in the Student Veterans of America National Conference, where I had the opportunity to connect with fellow student veterans, businesses, communtiy leaders, advocates, and policymakers. This event was a powerful platform for sharing insights, discussing challenges, and exploring innovative solutions to support our veteran community through all fields of service inside and outside of the military.

Student Veterans of America (SVA) Mission Focus: Higher Education & Transition Support
Student Veterans of America serves as the premier network of support for military veterans transitioning into higher education. Their mission is to empower student veterans to achieve their greatest potential by providing academic resources, community support through on-campus chapters, and professional development as they transition into civilian careers.

SVA NatCon (National Conference) Mission Focus: National Networking & Student Veteran Empowerment
As the largest annual gathering of student veterans in the country, Student Veterans of America's National Conference (NatCon) brings together chapter leaders, advocates, and partners. The event serves as a critical hub for sharing best practices, driving professional development, and celebrating the nationwide impact of student veterans on campuses and in their communities.

Washington Week

Representing and advocating for vital community initiatives during Washington Week.

Mission Focus: Federal Advocacy & Student Veteran Policy
Student Veterans of America’s Washington Week brings chapter leaders directly to the nation's capital to elevate the voices of student veterans. During this annual event, attendees engage with elected officials, share their higher education journeys, and present policy priorities to Congress alongside other Veteran Service Organizations. This direct federal advocacy empowers student veterans to shape the future of education policy, strengthen their leadership skills, and ensure their perspectives are heard on a national level.

UAGC SVA Chapter Alumni Relations Officer

• Alumni Relations Officer (Current) – Fostering strong community ties, mentorship pipelines, and continuous networking opportunities to bridge the gap between current student veterans and alumni.
• Executive Assistant (Previous) – Spearheaded chapter organization by coordinating guest speaking events for monthly meetings and architecting the official chapter Discord server to streamline member communication.

K9s for Warriors Speaking Events

Advocating for veterans' mental health and wellness through multiple speaking engagements in partnership with K9s for Warriors.

K9s For Warriors Mission Focus: Service Dogs for Trauma Recovery
K9s For Warriors is committed to ending veteran suicide by providing highly trained service dogs to military veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury, or military sexual trauma. Because the majority of their service dogs are rescued from high-kill shelters, this unique program effectively saves the lives of both the warrior and the dog.

Special Thanks: Sabre Cook
The photos featured here highlight professional race car driver Sabre Cook, who currently competes in the Porsche Carrera Cup. Driven by a deep commitment to veteran mental wellness, Sabre graciously opened up her personal camp, garage, and paddock during Miami’s premier racing weekend to host the K9s for Warriors team. Far more than just a host, Sabre turned her team's setup into an active platform for advocacy. She facilitated an interactive meet-and-greet and networking space, allowing a program graduate to speak directly with her team, partners, and curious guests about the profound reality of trauma recovery. A fierce champion for the cause, Sabre personally introduced K9s for Warriors to her racing team’s ownership, inspiring them to become generous donors and proudly feature the organization’s logo directly on her race car. By so selflessly sharing her spotlight and her story, Sabre has helped shine a vital light on how these incredible service dogs don't just change veterans' lives—they save them.

Stack Up Charity Gaming Stream Event

Stack Up Mission Focus: Veteran Mental Health & Community via Gaming
Stack Up empowers active-duty military personnel and veterans through the power of video games. By leveraging gaming and geek culture, they build a supportive community, promote mental well-being, and combat veteran suicide by fostering strong connections between veterans and civilian supporters.

Stop Soldier Suicide Walk-a-thon

Stop Soldier Suicide Mission Focus: Crisis Intervention & Mental Health Care
Stop Soldier Suicide is dedicated solely to reducing the military suicide rate to zero. They provide free, personalized, and confidential mental health care, resources, and one-on-one wellness support to veterans and service members who are in crisis or struggling with their mental health.