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 “Take your mark.” Beep. I dove into the pool for my final swim race at the U.S. Air Force Academy. After thirteen years of competitive swimming, I knew, deep down, it was time to walk away. From 4:30 a.m. wakeups at 12 years old…To […]
At The COMMIT Foundation, military transition isn’t just a moment—it’s a transformation. And it doesn’t happen alone. Explore our Winter Newsletter for key insights, community highlights, and stories of impact across the COMMIT network. Embedded links are included in the downloadable PDF.
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 […]
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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 […]
Matt is a Partner at Andreessen Horowitz in executive talent management, leading development of the firm’s executive network across the G&A and operations functions and consulting with and counseling the firm’s portfolio investments around executive hiring in these areas. Before joining Andreessen Horowitz in 2012, Matt was a Client Partner in Korn/Ferry International’s Global Technology […]
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