Explore expert insights, success stories, and practical resources to support veterans in their transition and career growth.
By Maria Volodkevich – Director of Marketing & Communications, The COMMIT Foundation I was (and still am) absolutely terrified of heights. So naturally, I decided to try out for the U.S. Air Force Academy Parachute Team in 2014. Makes perfect sense, right? Not even a little. But I tried out anyway. Why? Because I’ve learned […]
Two Perspectives, One Pattern. When Michele joined The COMMIT Foundation in 2017, she didn’t expect to use her clinical background in the way she eventually would. Co-founder Anne Meree Craig brought her on for her skillset, but not for clinical treatment—a distinction that seemed puzzling at the time. Yet, after thousands of conversations with veterans […]
By Lindsay Cashin, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Advancement, The COMMIT Foundation – Every year on June 12, we recognize Women Veterans Recognition Day and honor the generations of women who have served our nation with courage, commitment, and leadership. It is a day to celebrate military service, but it is also an opportunity to […]
By Adrianne Huls, Program Director & Spouse Program Coordinator, The COMMIT Foundation – When people talk about military transition, the focus almost always centers on the service member—what job they’ll take, how they’ll rediscover purpose, where they’ll land next. It’s a natural narrative. But it’s also incomplete. Because behind every transition is someone else navigating […]
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Justina “Tia” Hooper is an entrepreneur, author, and attorney who served for more thana decade as an active-duty Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Air Force and isnow serving as a JAG reservist. After active duty, Tia served as in-house CorporateCounsel for Young’s Holdings Inc. In May 2026, she launched her own practice as […]
As Managing Partner and Head of Investments of Project Level®, a dedicated women’s sports fund affiliated with Ariel Investments, Jason is responsible for deal sourcing and execution while also overseeing due diligence, portfolio management and value creation. Jason previously served as President of the Washington Commanders—the first Black president in the 105-year history of the National […]
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 […]
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