Explore expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to support veterans in their transition and career growth.
By Lindsay Cashin, SVP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships at The COMMIT Foundation—April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to recognize a group that rarely asks for recognition, yet quietly carries more than most ever see. For my children, being a military child isn’t a chapter or a phase. It’s all they’ve ever […]
By Sommer Moon, COMMIT Executive Assistant – We often talk about military transition as if it only happens to the service member. But it changes everyone in the household—especially a partner or spouse. You’re moving through the same transition—but facing different challenges. The partnership has often undergone many smaller transitions over the course of its […]
Bozeman, Montana— March 16, 2026— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The COMMIT Foundation announced today an expanded multi-year partnership with Workday, the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, to support veteran leadership development and strengthen veteran talent pipelines through Workday’s Military and Veteran programs. This expanded partnership will provide participants with a comprehensive 12-week […]
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 18, 2026, Former NFL President and Ariel Investments Executive Joins Board of Military Transition Nonprofit Jason Wright, managing partner and head of investments at Ariel Investments and former president of the Washington Commanders, has joined the board of The COMMIT Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping U.S. military service members and […]
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Sarah Keffer is an Award-Winning ICF-Certified Executive Coach and former corporate Vice President dedicated to helping high-performing individuals untangle who they are from what they do. As a former Division I All-American athlete, Sarah brings a rare combination of executive experience, lived leadership under pressure, and deep insight into self-leadership as the foundation for lasting […]
Kim is an International Coaching Federation (ICF) Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and a Co-Active Professional Coach (certified CPCC) with 32 years of DoD experience in military, government civilian and defense contractor industries in broad STEM communities (including Electrical/System Engineering), Training, and Space System industries. Being a self-described nerd, Kim has an undergraduate degree in Computer […]
Matt Lockwood serves as Director of Grants at The COMMIT Foundation, bringing more than 15 years of experience in the veteran nonprofit sector. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to advancing opportunities for service members, veterans, and military families, helping mission-driven organizations secure the resources needed to create lasting impact. At COMMIT, Matt leads strategic grant […]
Janeen’s passion for coaching and curriculum development spans nearly two decades, beginning with creating a six-week nutrition and wellness course for her military community in northern Japan. Whether homeschooling her four children, or running her coaching business, she thrives on teaching and cherishing the “light bulb” moments when others experience breakthroughs. She finds it especially […]
As a proud Air Force spouse of 22 years, Sommer brings a deep understanding of military life, family resilience, and the power of community to her role at The COMMIT Foundation. After dedicating many years to raising her family and supporting her husband’s active-duty career, she re-entered the workforce with a strong passion for meaningful […]
International Coaching Federation credentialed Professional Certified Coach w/over 2,900 hours of Coaching experience to include 9 years coaching experience supporting COMMIT Fellows. In addition to Coaching, professional experience includes Army retired (2016), SaaS Sales, People & Culture, Consulting, Outdoor Adventure Guide and Entrepreneurship. Court thrives in situations where he is called upon to support and […]
Sandy Travis has worked thirty years as a coach, consultant, and trainer around the world for several high-profile international organizations and large corporations and has been coaching for more than 25 years since the profession first got started. She also spent time in the Peace Corps after studying biology at Cornell and Yale. She has […]
Gary assists clients to build clarity on their path forward as a leader and executive. Clients develop a realistic vision based on their values, and the path to realize that vision. He founded his coaching practice, Great Transitions Strategies in 2016, and holds a Professional Coach Certification (PCC) from the International Coach Federation and a […]
Bridget Ruiz is an executive coach specializing in the power of positive psychology and appreciative inquiry in the workplace. Bridget is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and a founding partner of Sixth Wing, LLC. After graduating with distinction from the US Naval Academy in 1998, Bridget served as a Basic Diving and […]
Jason originates from a small, blue collar town from the rust belt of Pennsylvania. He went to West Point because he was looking for something different after high school and received his commission as an aviation officer upon graduation in 1993. He served 21 years in the military including three combat tours to Afghanistan. Jason […]
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