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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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 after high school to seek something different 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 has also held […]
Dr. Kyle Moses, MCC, is a Sarasota, Florida-based executive coach who thrives on guiding accomplished leaders through moments of transition and transformation. With nearly three decades of experience leading people in Special Operations as a Navy Captain and post-Navy as a business owner, Kyle brings a practical, strengths-based approach to coaching senior executives across government, […]
Otis’ passion guides people to find clarity and resolve in their purpose, pursue their success and build a tribe to accelerate and sustain a life of fulfillment and success. Otis’ purpose is to create a legacy of leaders who create more leaders, who all create great organizations. Because he believes that great organizations create great […]
Laura is an executive performance coach and speaker on negotiation, communication and persuasion. A graduate of the Naval Academy and Harvard Kennedy School, she is a 12-year Navy veteran and former helicopter pilot. Laura flew the CH-46D Sea Knight, deploying throughout the Middle East and spent the second half of her aviation career as an […]
Julie French is a coach with the COMMIT Foundation, where she helps service member and veteran families navigate life and career transitions with clarity, confidence, and a good dose of encouragement. With twenty years of experience as a military spouse, Julie knows the twists, turns, and unexpected detours that come with military life, and how […]
Jamie graduated from West Point with a BS in Psychology and an MA in Psychology from UNC- Chapel Hill. After a 25+ year career in the Army, he retired in 2019 and transitioned from the Army using the resources of the COMMIT Foundation. Jamie holds his coaching certification from the International Coaching Federation and enjoys […]
An Arlington, Virginia-based professional linguist and now executive coach with a PCC certification from the International Coach Federation, Alison trained in Ontological Coaching, Narrative Coaching and is a certified member of the first Integrated Development Practitioner cohort held in 2020 by The Moment Institute. She founded The Hidden Narrative LLC over a decade ago, and […]
Jennifer Zucker is Co-Chair of the Government Contracts Practice at the global law firm of Greenberg Traurig (GT). She helps clients navigate complex federal procurement issues, and represents some of the largest aerospace and defense, professional services and information technology contractors in bid protest and claims litigation. She also assists with counseling, government investigations, regulatory […]
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