Webinar Series
2025 Career Workshop Webinar Series and Virtual Small Group Discussions
These sessions will include:
- professional development workshops,
- small group discussion breakout sessions facilitated by experienced career coaches, andÂ
- exclusive opportunities to connect with top-tier, military-friendly employers on key career transition topics.
Participants of the Webinar Series join interactive professional development workshops and discussions led by career coaches, industry experts, and top-caliber, military friendly organizations. Job seekers may connect virtually with influential hiring managers interested in meeting and employing military and veteran leaders.
Register For an Upcoming Event or See a Past Webinar
2025 Webinar Series:
Join us for upcoming webinars and professional development events. See the most updated schedule on our home page and below.
Past Webinars:
Did you miss the live event? No problem. Watch past webinars below.
Estate Planning & Legal Considerations
Presenters:
First Command Financial Advisor | U.S. Army Veteran Alan Bisenieks; Johnson, Gasink & Baxter Attorney | U.S. Air Force Veteran Laura Feltman; Johnson, Gasink & Baxter Partner and Attorney | U.S. Army Veteran Michael Hendricks
Exploring Career Opportunities @ Deloitte
Presenter:
Deloitte Lead Experienced Veteran Recruiting Specialist; U.S. Navy Veteran | Military Spouse Leah Jones
Getting Started in Multifamily Real Estate Investing
Presenters:
Partner and Investor Relations and USN Commander (Ret.) Lupei Chou; Co-Founder and Partner Tiffany Spann
Mastering the Job Hunt 101 by Leidos
Presenters:
Corporate Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager Alex Verhulst; Senior Recruiter Therese Dotson; and Talent Acquisition Recruiter Yaritza Guzman
How GE Aerospace Impacts the World…and Where You Can Fit In
Presenters:
Moderated by Nikki Foster; Featuring Veterans at GE: Michael Brown, Hannah Buck, Nora Burghardt, Amanda Dolsen, Jennifer Murphy, Jason Pratt, and Nyapaula Washington.
Maximize Your LinkedIn Presence by Travelers
Presenters:
Manager Employer Branding Team, Allison Joanis, Inclusive Outreach and Talent Acquisition, Jim McMahon
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
Presenters:
Lead Experienced Veteran Recruiting Specialist (Main Speaker) Leah Jones, Senior Experienced Veteran Hire Recruiting Specialist, Brennan O’Boyle National Military and Veteran Acquisition Lead, Kevin Whirity
Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory
Presenters:
Veterans Recruiter (Main Speaker) Michelle Mazanec, Deputy Division Leader Analytics Intelligence and Technology (A) Division Lieutenant Colonel, US Air Force (Retired) Becky Pratt
Women in Gaming
Presenters:
Senior Personalization and Content Manager Demonware (Moderator) Angela Scott, Vice President Corporate Communications Activision Blizzard Caroline Hutcheson, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Call of Duty Endowment Marketing Activision Blizzard Helene Imperiale, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Lead Activision Publishing Casey Morris, PhD, Vice President Head of Inclusive Practices Activision Blizzard Tanarra Schneider
Now What? Winning in Corporate America
Presenters:
Leidos Corporate Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager Alex Verhulst, Leidos Vice Chair, Military Alliance Resource Group Bailey Jari, Deloitte Lead Program Manager Learning and Development Katherine Winchek
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
Presenters:
Senior Personalization and Content Manager, Demonware Angela Scott (Moderator), Vice President Corporate Communications, Activision Blizzard, Caroline Hutcheson, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Call of Duty Endowment Marketing, Activision Blizzard Helene Imperiale, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead Activision Publishing Casey Morris, PhD, Vice President Head of Inclusive Practices, Activision Blizzard Tanarra Schneider
Diverse Careers in the Healthcare Industry
Presenters:
Johnson & Johnson HR Leader Military Pathways Tiffany Daugherty, Johnson & Johnson Director Deal Desk National Accounts Shannon Kelly
Unmasked Authenticity: Strategies to Integrate Your Whole Self, Avoid Burnout, and Maximize Impact
Presenters:
Travelers Vice President Web and Marketing Operations, Jan Turner, Travelers Manager Diversity Engagement, Lynn Simon-Thomas, Travelers Inclusive Talent Acquisitions, Jim McMahon
Exploring Career Opportunities at Leidos
Presenter:
Leidos Talent Acquisition Military Program Manager, Alex Verhulst
Careers for Military Women at Amazon
Presenters:
Amazon Team, Courtney Doda, BeatrizMcCarragher, and Michelle M. Mills
Real Estate Investing: Leveraging the VA Loan and Alternative Financing Strategies
Presenters:
Paramount Bank Team, Darrel Malamut and Dan McLaughlin
Veterans Pursuing Business Education in the Private Sector
Presenters:
USC Master of Business for Veterans (MBV) Alumni, Sasha Davidson, Jengi Martinez, Angela Scott, Vanessa Bolognese, and Moderated by Kathy Takayama
Filmmaking Workshop | Job Seekers Series
Presenters:
Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk, Filmmakers. Moderated by Ann Tropea, eMentor Program Manager
How to Interview Like a Boss
Presenter:
Ann Tropea, eMentor Program Director
Tax Talk | Financial Wellness Series
Presenter:
Joanna Ain, Associate Director of Policy | Prosperity Now
The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government
Presenters:
Daphne Jefferson, Retired Senior Executive Service, Principle, Jefferson Consulting Group
Running for Public Office: How Military Women Can Continue to Lead and Serve
Presenter:
Amy McGrath, Retired Navy Pilot and Politician, Honor Bound
Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Expand Your Influence and Grow Your Professional Network
Presenter:
Elise Wright Barnes, JD, PhD, Your LinkedIn Driving Instructor
The (Unexpected) Emotional Toll of Career Transition
Presenter:
Meaghan Mobbs, Military Mental Health Advocacy, Columbia University
All Are Welcome!
Military officers and senior enlisted in various stages of career transition, as well as veterans and degreed military spouses who are considering a career change or interested in improving their career success, are encouraged to attend.
Past 2023 Webinar Series Events:
Diverse Careers in the Healthcare Industry (featuring Johnson and Johnson)
Johnson & Johnson present and discuss opportunities for careers and pathways for transitioning veterans.
26 JAN 2023, 1:00p – 2:00p EST (Completed)
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
This webinar helps you understand more about building a career in consulting at Deloitte. We are joined by Deloitte leaders who discuss insights and opportunities for veterans and military spouses.
16 FEB, 2023 1:00p – 2:00p EST (Completed)
Now What? Wining in Corporate America with Leidos
This webinar explores career opportunities and transition advice from veteran leaders and talent acquisition experts at Leidos.
29 JUN 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)
Women in Gaming
In this webinar we learn from a powerhouse team of women leaders breaking barriers in the gaming industry who share their perspectives and lessons learned on what it takes to succeed in the gaming industry.
26 AUG 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)
Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National LaboratoryList Title
This webinar explores career opportunities at Los Alamos National Lab from military members who have transitioned to lead compelling research and projects critical for our national defense.
7 DEC 1pm-2pm EST (Completed)
Past 2022 Webinar Series Events:
Tax Talk
Tax expert, Joanna Ain, shared tips and best practices for your financial wellness.
31 MAR, Noon – 1:00p EST (Completed)
Interviewing Skills
Ann Tropea shares tips and insights to prepare for and manage successful interviews.
21 APR, noon – 1:00p EST (Completed)
Filmmaking Workshop and Q&A with Documentary Filmmakers Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk
Documentary filmmakers Joe Tropea and Skizz Cyzyk, directors of the award-winning documentary film Hit & Stay: A History of Faith and Resistance, share the filmmaking process, insights about production, and answer all film-related questions.
19 MAY, noon – 1:30pm EST (Completed)
Veterans Pursuing Business Education as a Pathway to Leadership in the Private Sector with USC
The USC Master of Business for Veterans Program and alumni shared insights on the opportunities and benefits of higher education for transitioning veterans.
30 JUN, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Real Estate Investing: Leveraging the VA Loan and Alternative Financing Strategies to Build and Grow Your Portfolio (featuring Paramount Bank)
Paramount Bank shared financing strategies you can use to efficiently build and grow your real estate investments.
21 JUL, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Women veterans at Amazon shared insights on the opportunities for military women interested in careers at Amazon.
18 AUG, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Leidos shared opportunities for careers and pathways for transitioning veterans. Participants were able to connect 1-on-1 with the Leidos team directly after the webinar.
8 SEP, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Jan Turner, a Travelers Executive, Chair of the Women & Allies Diversity Network, and an Integral Coach shared how to integrate the mind-body-heart connection to restore life balance and overall well-being to deepen your impact.
17 NOV, 1:00-2:00pm EST (Completed)
Past 2021 Webinar Series Events:
Expert LinkedIn Strategies to Expand Your Influence and Grow Your Professional Networks (Featuring Dr. Elisse Barnes, JD)
25 FEB, 11a – 12p EST
Bridging the Military-Civilian Divide: Effectively Communicating and Leveraging Your Skills to Find Your Best Workplace Fit (Featuring Travelers)
18 MAR, 1p – 2p EST
Women at Amazon: Careers in Operations Management (Featuring Amazon)
1 APR, 1p – 2p EST
Careers at Johnson & Johnson: Changing the Trajectory of Health for Humanity
6 MAY, 1p – 2p EST
Veterans Pursuing Higher Education (featuring USC, Master of Business for Veterans)
20 MAY, 1p-2p EST
Career Opportunities at Leidos
2 JUN, 1p – 2p EST
Running for Public Office - How Military Women Can Continue to Lead & Serve (Featuring Honor Bound)
17 JUN, 1p – 2p EST
Serving After Service: Navigating Career Paths in Technology at Accenture Federal Services (AFS)
22 JUL, 1p – 2p EST
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
19 AUG, 1p – 2p EST
Exploring Career Opportunities at Deloitte
19 AUG, 1p – 2p EST
The Senior Executive Service (SES): Navigating the Pathway to Leadership in the Federal Government
21 OCT, 1p – 2p EST
Uncovering a Hidden Gem: Exploring Careers at Los Alamos National Laboratory
18 NOV, 1p – 2p EST
Event Sponsors
Our many partners make it possible for AcademyWomen to provide meaningful programs that enrich the lives of military women and the military community. To learn more about opportunities to become an event sponsor Career Workshop Webinar Presenting Partner, please email us at sponsorship@academywomen.
A complete listing of sponsors may be found here.