Women Veterans - 21st Century Issues and Opportunities

BEYA 2020   Women Veterans - 21st Century Issues and Opportunities   Michelle Gardner-Ince - Director, Woman Veteran-Owned Small Business Initiative - Department of Veterans Affairs Venus Quates - President & CEO - Launchtech, LLC Lonye Ford - CEO - Arlo Solutions Brandilynn Collins-Garrison - Federal Business Development Manager - Verizon Sgt. Maj. Michelle Jones - Vice Chair - Defense Advisory Committee for Women and Service   As a vital part of the armed forces community, women have served valiantly in America’s wars and conflicts throughout our history. During training and deployment, women learn how to do things for themselves. Scrutinized about whether they’re strong enough, mentally fit enough or capable enough, women can’t accept any favors. What does the future look like for women veterans in the 21st century? This session will address how women veterans can position themselves for leadership success.