Serving in Strength: A Health & Wellness Series – Brain & Mental Health

BRAIN AND MENTAL HEALTH EVENT

May 29th, 2024 at 3:00 PM – 6:15 PM with a reception following the event.

MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH

Join us for MWM's next installment of Serving in Strength: A Health & Wellness Series. The May 29th event, in collaboration with our community partner, Moral Compass Federation, will focus on mental and brain health. Perspectives will be shared from leaders, researchers, and practitioners from across public and private sectors including participants from the National Intrepid Center of Excellence, industry, MSO/VSO's, and partner nations. Discussions will explore a wide range of current research initiatives and best practices: physical and behavioral health- traditional and non-traditional treatments; stories of personal experience; the latest on TBI research specific to women. The program will be followed by a networking reception where guests are invited to network and explore resources via informational tables throughout the Memorial’s gallery.

COMMUNITY PARTNER

Moral Compass Federation

CORPORATE PARTNERS

MWM is grateful to our industry partners who make the Serving in Strength series possible:

TriWest

Optum Serve | WPS Health Solutions | AARP | Maximus

Humana

PROGRAM SEQUENCE

2:30 PM – Guests arrive

3:00PM – Welcome remarks / Opening Fireside Chat

• Phyllis Wilson, President, Military Women's Memorial
• David Shulkin, United States Secretary of Veterans Affairs, 2017-2018
• Jennie Shulkin, CEO, Override

3:30 PM Panel 1

• Naomi Mathis, Assistant National Legislative Director, Disabled Veterans of America
• Deran Young, Founder and CEO, Black Therapists Rock
• Dr. Joelle Vlahkis, Medical Director, WPS Health Solutions
• Lisa Peterson, Chief Innovation Officer, Operator Relief Fund

4:30PM Break

4:45PM – Fireside Chat

"How are you, really?"

Amy Gilliland, President, General Dynamics Information Technology. Navy veteran

5:10PM Panel 2

• Christine Brady, Commander, Intrepid Spirit Center, Fort Belvoir
• Chandler Rhodes, Treatment and Rehab (NICOE) (T)
• Susan Cillon, Medical Service Chief at NICOE
• Michelle Wise, Director Nurse Practitioner (NICOE)

Closing Remarks

HRH Princess Marie, Denmark. Honorary Board Director, Veterans Coalition International

RECEPTION

INFORMATIONAL TABLES To Be Announced

ABOUT THE SERIES

Serving in Strength is a comprehensive program designed to address the unique health needs of military women through a series of educational events throughout the year. Through this program, the Military Women’s Memorial will convene leaders and practitioners from the government, academia, industry, and civil society to empower and support servicewomen and women veterans in achieving optimal physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Military Women's Memorial, Memorial Ave & Schley Dr, Arlington, United States