Blue Star Families Welcome to Hampton Roads EXPO MIXER & DISCUSSION

4320 Hampton Boulevard,Norfolk VA 23529

27 September, 2022

Description

New to Hampton Roads? Returning after a while? According to the Blue Star Families 2021 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, only 30% of our active-duty families feel a sense of belonging to their local civilian community. The average military family moves three times as often as their civilian peers. More than 70% of families live off of the military installation in their local civilian communities, and they do not feel a strong sense of belonging to those communities. Our military families have lots of questions that they try to navigate on their own, or on hearsay. What are my employment options as a military spouse? What about my child's education? What are the hidden resources in the area?What can we do to enjoy ourselves in the area without breaking the bank?Join us for a Brunch discussion and learn how to connect, grow and thrive in Hampton Roads as a military family by hearing from those who know those who have done it. You will also have exclusive access to vetted Military Spouse Friendly Employers, Supportive Service Organizations as well Community Partners (Some you may have never heard of). MODERATOR BIANCA NEGRON-Director of The Coaching Spot EXPERT PANEL Military Spouse Employment SULTAN CAMP, Director, Hampton Roads Workforce Council, Veterans Employment Centers Military Child Education REPRESENTATIVE, Military Child Education Coalition The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) KARINA PHILLIPS, Marine Corps EFMP Program Manager for Hampton Roads Mastering the Art of Entrepreneurship MONI JEFFERSON, CEO & Founder, The Association of Military Spouse Entrepreneurs Volunteering in the 757 STEPHANIE GORHAM, CEO Volunteer Hampton Roads Military Spouse Advocacy KAYLA LAFOND, Virginia Military Spouse Liaison, Virginia Department of Veterans Services