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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Kristen Lauerman is a development professional with extensive frontline experience. She has raised critical support for large nonprofits in the arts and higher education sectors. Kristen has expertise in major gifts, annual giving, volunteer management, and event planning. Kristen believes that successful fundraising goes beyond the transactional. She collaborates with donors to explore their passions […]
Adrianne Huls joins The COMMIT Foundation with over 20 years of professional experience working in military command structure, higher education and non-profit sectors. Placing emphasis on service to the whole person, she feels that communication with authenticity is key to helping others. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Carolina University focusing […]
Alex is the Program Director and Workshop Coordinator at The COMMIT Foundation, where she supports service members, spouses, and their families throughout their transition journeys from military to civilian life. Before joining The COMMIT Foundation, Alex worked for another non-profit veteran organization and, prior to that, served four years as a Nuclear Missiles Officer, developing […]
Lindsay Cashin is a visionary leader in Strategic People and Organizational Growth and Development, bringing over 15 years of proven expertise in designing and driving high-impact programs, services, training, and partnerships. With a focus on enabling individuals and organizations to achieve transformational milestones and deliver meaningful, lasting change, she has a track record of executing […]
Margaret Riley serves as the Chief Operating Officer with The COMMIT Foundation. Margaret brings with her over 18 years of legal, military, and veteran nonprofit experience. In this position, she is responsible for the operational and strategic leadership of The COMMIT Foundation and guides key organizational initiatives and performance outcomes. Before joining The COMMIT Foundation, […]
JC Glick serves as the Chief Executive Officer of The COMMIT Foundation. JC brings with him a wealth of experience as a leadership consultant and career Army officer and is driven by a deep commitment to supporting veterans in their transition journey. Since transitioning from 20 years of military service in 2015, J.C. has been […]
Adrianne Huls joins The COMMIT Foundation with over 20 years of professional experience working in military command structure, higher education and non-profit sectors. Placing emphasis on service to the whole person, she feels that communication with authenticity is key to helping others. She received both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from East Carolina University focusing […]
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