Women Veterans Interactive Foundation

?? Speaker Alert! Welcome Rochelle Hemingway to the Speaker Stage of the 3rd Annual National Women Veterans Pink and White Empowerment Summit, powered by Fiserv! An Air Force Veteran, Rochelle is the CEO of SLAY to Success, and she'll be speaking about Personal Branding and Owning the Room. Rochelle is widely known as an empowering, inspirational speaker, providing actionable insights and practical strategies to enhance your personal brand and leave a lasting impression in every professional setting.? Rochelle served in the Air Force for 30 years, capping her military career as a Command Chief Master Sergeant at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. A highly decorated combat veteran, she has served at 10 military bases and completed deployments to five global locations. Now, Rochelle channels that same discipline and determination into empowering women through her groundbreaking business, SLAY To Success. As a keynote speaker, four-time self-published author, talk show host, image consultant, and personal brand expert, she inspires women to embrace their authentic selves confidently. Her mission is to help women feel good, look good, and be seen, valued, and heard. Learn more about Rochelle here: www.slaytosuccess.com #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif

?? Speaker Alert! Welcome Dr. Sheri Riley to the Speaker Stage of the 3rd Annual National Women Veterans Pink and White Empowerment Summit, powered by Fiserv! Dr. Sheri Riley is a sought-after global speaker, Founder and President of Exponential Living, founding member of John Maxwell’s global Maxwell Leadership Certified Team, recipient of the Presidential Lifetime Achievement award, and a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. With over three decades of experience, Sheri clients include The Coca-Cola Company, JP Morgan Chase, NBA, Seattle Storm, UCLA Women’s Basketball team, and the Chicago Bears. She is an award-winning author of Exponential Living? - Stop Spending 100% of Your Time on 10% of Who You Are, which was nominated for an NAACP Image Awards and won several global book awards. Her expertise has been featured in NPR, Essence, and Newsweek. Please welcome, Sheri Riley! For More Information, find Sheri online: SheriRiley.com YouTube.com/SheriRiley Instagram/Twitter @SheriRiley LinkedIn/Facebook Sheri Riley #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlanta #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif

?? Please help us welcome Paden Sickles, Army Veteran and Founder and CEO of SickFit! Paden's journey is anything but conventional. One moment, she was preparing to take command of a company in the Army. The next, she was leading a company that would redefine foot health. After 11 years in the Army, multiple ACL reconstructions, and career-ending injuries, she faced a defining moment. Adversity didn’t break her—it ignited her. In the face of uncertainty she discovered her true purpose and has been unstoppable ever since. Guided by the principle “Great Men Move Slowly,” she leads with integrity, perseverance, resilience, and an unshakable vision—not just to disrupt an industry but to leave a lasting mark on the people she serves. With a BA in Economics from the University of Kentucky and an MBA in Finance from Northern Kentucky University, Paden blends military precision with business acumen, shaking up the industry, challenging the status quo, and earning global recognition. Paden is a builder. Whether she’s delivering an electrifying keynote, mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs, or breaking barriers with SickFit, her mission is clear: to redefine resilience, challenge mediocrity, and inspire others to walk own their purpose. Welcome, Paden!! #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif

Get ready for this amazing, empowering panel discussion! ?? This dynamic panel brings together leaders dedicated to empowering women veterans through entrepreneurship. Attendees will gain insights into the resources, support systems, and training programs available to help women veterans launch and grow successful businesses. Discussion will highlight pathways to entrepreneurial success, from education and funding opportunities to mentorship and community building. Whether you're just starting or scaling up, you'll get practical guidance and inspiration tailored to the unique experiences of women veterans. We welcome our newest Board Member, Lauren Masi as moderator! Lauren will be joined by Barb Carson, who is the Managing Director, Programs and Services at the esteemed D'Aniello Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) and Dr. Reina Cubbage, who has extensive experience with Veterans as the Program Instructor for Georgia Veterans Business Outreach Center. You won't want to miss this panel! #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif #fiservsalutes

?? Please help us welcome Special Guest, Dr. Vivian Greentree, SVP, Head of Global Corporate Citizenship and President, Fiserv Cares Foundation! Dr. Greentree has been a longtime supporter of WVIF and the National Women Veterans Pink and White Empowerment Summit in Atlanta! We are so thankful for Fiserv's sponsorship, support, and encouragement - Dr. Greentree, we are thrilled to have you join us for the 3rd Annual National Women Veterans Pink and White Empowerment Summit! Salute! Dr. Greentree is an SVP, Head of Global Corporate Citizenship & President of the Fiserv Cares Foundation at Fiserv, where she has created award winning employee-centric programming. She joined Fiserv through the Fiserv acquisition of First Data in 2019, where she served in the same capacity. Before launching First Data’s Office of Corporate Citizenship, she joined First Data as the Head of Military and Veteran Affairs in February 2014. In that role, she created First Data Salutes, a company-wide military engagement strategy to provide the military community with access to career opportunities and best-in-class education resources, while offering premier business solutions to veteran-owned businesses. In recognition of Fiserv’s success under Vivian’s leadership, Fiserv has been designated a Civic 50 by Points of Light and has been included in the Bloomberg Gender Equality Index, Disability:IN’s Disability Equality Index, the Human Rights Campaign Human Equality Index, and has ranked in top 5 on Military Times’ Best for Vets: Employers for the last 5 years. Prior to joining First Data, Vivian co-founded Blue Star Families, the nation’s largest military family organization, where she created and oversaw BSF’s groundbreaking and now annual Military Family Lifestyle Survey, which examines a broad spectrum of issues affecting modern-day military families, including a military community civic health index. Welcome back! #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif

??Salute your Stories of Strength! Meet Lillian Ortega, decorated U.S. Navy Veteran, WVIF Lifetime member & entrepreneur! Her Story of Strength is all about readiness, resilience, & a commitment to excellence. As the owner and Chief Regulatory Compliance Strategist of WOW Solutions, Lillian helps businesses in FDA-regulated industries ensure compliance to FDA standards. Lillian served in the Navy for 7 years as a Hospital Corpsman and Laboratory Technologist. She was stationed at the National Naval Medical Center and supported USNS Comfort’s humanitarian and readiness missions from 1997 to 2001. These experiences reinforced her commitment to service, resilience, and adaptability. She earned a bachelor's in microbiology, setting the stage for a 15yr civil service career with the Dept of the Army and FDA. She held critical public health and crisis response roles, earning multiple awards for her contributions during the H1N1 outbreak, multiple hurricanes, leadership & dedication. She launched WOW Solutions an endeavor rooted in her military, government, and leadership experience. No matter the mission, her approach remains: be ready, be resilient, and strive for excellence. Lillian encourages other Women Veterans to engage in WVIF: "WVIF is more than just a network it is a sisterhood, a force, and a source of strength that amplifies our voices and stories. We each wore the uniform in service to something greater than ourselves, and that purpose doesn’t end when we transition out of the military. WVIF provides us with the opportunity to continue uplifting, empowering, and supporting one another as we navigate new challenges and forge new paths. It is a space where our experiences, leadership, and resilience are not only valued but celebrated. Whether you are stepping into entrepreneurship, climbing the ranks in your post-military career, or discovering your next mission, there is always a community of strong, capable, and inspiring women ready to walk beside you.” #storiesofstrength #empowerwomen #womenleaders #womeninleadership #womenvets #womenveterans #wvif

?? Speaker Alert! Welcome Commissioner Patricia Ross, to the Speaker Stage of the 3rd Annual National Women Veterans Pink and White Empowerment Summit, powered by Fiserv! In Nov. 2021, Patricia Ross was appointed as the Commissioner of Georgia Dept of Veterans Service (GDVS), supporting Georgia’s 1 million+ veterans and families. GDVS provides federal and state benefits counseling, operates 2 state veteran cemeteries and 2 skilled nursing facilities. Ross established a veteran suicide prevention program obtaining ~$3M in federal grants and manages the state’s veteran mental health grant, where key partners provide clinical services for military, veterans and their families. She also spearheaded a state-wide referral system which connected over 15,000 veterans to more than 600 partners across the state for a variety of needs. Prior to serving as Commissioner, she established The Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center (VECTR Center) and served as the first Director of Military Affairs at the Technical College System of Georgia. After 25 years on active duty in the Air Force, Ross retired as a Colonel in October 2014 where she served as the vice commander of the Air Base Wing at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. Ross has a doctorate in Leadership, Valdosta State University; master’s in systems engineering management, St. Mary’s University, Texas; master's degree, Air Command and Staff College; bachelor’s in mathematics, University of Tampa. She is also a graduate of the Air War College. Ross serves on two boards: VA’s Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, and the National Center for PTSD’s Veteran Engagement Team. ? In 2023 she received the lifetime achievement award by The Warrior Alliance and was inducted into the Georgia Military Veterans Hall of Fame. In 2024 she received the Marvin Meyers Leadership Award from the Georgia Veterans Day Association. She and her husband Scott (also retired Air Force) have four adult children. #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif

?? Please help us welcome Meg Hendricks, Fiserv's Vice President/Head of Military & Veterans Affairs AND Women Veterans Interactive Foundation's newest Board Member! Meg will be joining WVIF's President and CEO, Ginger Miller, for an Executive Leadership Fireside Chat: Women Veterans Stronger Together. Meg is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in Employee Engagement, Entrepreneurship, Relationship Management, Community Partnerships, and Military Employment. As VP and Head of Military and Veteran Affairs at Fiserv, she has exemplified exceptional leadership by developing and enhancing the Fiserv Salutes program, which has led to the company's recognition as a top employer for veterans on numerous prestigious lists. Meg also actively supports philanthropic endeavors, employee resource groups, employee giving and volunteering, and various other Corporate Social Responsibility programs within Fiserv. Her dedication to creating employee-centric programs that cultivate a positive workplace culture and contribute to the community is noteworthy. Before this, Meg served as a human resources officer in the U.S. Army, and she has worked with organizations within the manufacturing and human capital management sectors, gaining valuable insights from the civilian workforce. Meg's commitment to civic engagement extends into her personal life, where she previously served as President of the PTA at her daughter's school for two years and regularly volunteers with local organizations. She is married to a fellow Army veteran, and together they have a daughter. She has a master's degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Northcentral University, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology, Colorado College. Meg also has a PHR certification. Welcome to the Speakers' Stage, Meg! ?? #pinkandwhite #womenvets #womenveterans #atlantaveterans #atlantavets #empowerwomen #womenentrepreneurs #wvif #fiservsalutes

??Saluting Stories of Strength! Meet Patricia "Renée" Wilson, 31-year+ Navy Veteran, WVIF Legacy Member, & 2024 recipient of The Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award! A native of St. Louis, Renée says: “Since retirement in 2021, I continue to support young Navy sailors, providing career mentorship to help them navigate and succeed in their own naval journeys.” She adds, “In 2022, I had the privilege of awarding the Women Veterans Interactive Foundation - Commander Patricia Renée Wilson Legacy Scholarships to 3 remarkable prospective college students, who were accepted at accredited institutions to pursue degrees in STEM. All three recipients reside in the Greater St. Louis area.” Renée holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, an MBA, and she has completed numerous advanced programs including MIT’s Executive Program, Big Data: Making Complex Things Simpler. She’s been recognized with several awards and decorations, including: Defense Meritorious Service Medal W/Remote (4 awards), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (2 awards), Navy & Marine Corps Commendation Medal (3 awards), Navy & Marine Corps Achievement Medal (4 awards) … and many others! ??Renée encourages Women Veterans to find strength in community: "Sisters-in-Arms, WVIF is more than just a program—it’s a movement, a force of empowerment, and a testament to what we, as Women Veterans, can accomplish… WVIF has given me a space where my ideas are valued, my voice is heard, and my potential is limitless. It’s about breaking barriers, building each other up, and proving that our service to this country doesn’t end when we take off the uniform—it evolves. Through mentorship, collaboration, and innovation, we’re shaping the future for the next generation of Women Veterans. So if you’ve ever wondered where you belong in the next phase of your journey—if you’ve ever questioned whether your skills, passion, and leadership still have a place—know this: WVIF is here for YOU. And together, we are unstoppable." #storiesofstrength #empowerwomen #womenleaders #womeninleadership #womenvets #womenveterans #wvif

?? Find your people with WVIF! Thank you, WVIF-Atlanta chapter President, @Eustacia McCloud Carter, for sharing what WVIF means to you! We're proud to have leaders like Eustacia who empower others and cultivate a vibrant community of Women Veterans - salute! You can get involved too! Find a chapter near you: https://lnkd.in/dxcwU8Ny #womenveterans #community #womenvets #sisterhood #veteransupport #empowerwomen #wvif