LIVE Broadcast in person throughout the US and online
September 9 & 10, 2022
Connecting Thousands of Women Veterans
Registration closes Monday, September 5th.
A portion of the proceeds benefits Veterans Community Project
Friday Night Event
5:00 – 7:30 pm
Veterans Community Project
8825 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
Join Veterans Community Project and Monkey Brain Art for a special pre-conference Happy Hour! Enjoy a fun evening of painting, food, and a stroll through VCP Village.
Saturday Event
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Veterans Community Project
8825 Troost Ave, Kansas City, MO 64131
9:30 am – 3:30 pm - Unite with fellow women Veterans across the country via Zoom for fellowship and inspiring stories of courage, leadership, and healing.
10:00 – 10:15 Melissa Washington, CEO and Founder of Women Veterans Alliance - Welcome
10:15 – 11:15: Command Sergeant Major Michele Jones, U.S. Army Veteran - “Leadership: The Evolution of a Transformational Leader”
11:30 – 12:30: Colonel Merryl Tengesdal, U.S. Air Force, Ret. - “What Going To The Stratosphere Taught Me About Self-Worth Sacrifice & Discipline”
12:45 – 1:45: Keara Torkelson,* U.S. Army Reserves Veteran - “Journey to a New Normal from Post-Traumatic Stress”
*LIVE from Veterans Community Project
2:00 – 3:00: Rear Admiral Sandy Adams, U.S. Navy, Ret. - “Still She Persisted: History of Women in the Military”
Your in-person registration includes:
Swag Bag, Name Badge, Lanyard, Friday and Saturday activities
Click here to view Saturday Speaker Lineup
Overview:
Engaging, Inspiring, & Motivating- Professional Development and Personal Growth
- Open to women veterans, active duty, guard & reserve who can watch online or join in person.
- Learn about organizations' programs and events.
- Proceeds to benefit local non-profits
Program:
- Friday evening- Local in-person event
- Saturday live broadcast from multiple locations with 4 phenomenal speakers! Starts at 8am Pacific/11am Eastern. Join in person or online.
Thank you to our local sponsors!!
