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.
