Women Veteran Conference - Sept. 2013

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http://www.calvet.ca.gov/Women/Conference.aspx

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CalVet Women Veterans Leadership Conference Keynote Speaker Announced

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is honored to announce that former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot and Intelligence Operations Officer Lea Sutton will be the keynote speaker at the California Women Veterans Leadership Conference being held at the Mission Valley Marriott Hotel in San Diego September 25-27, 2013. Sutton, who flew F/A-18s in Iraq and Afghanistan and was embedded with a Navy SEAL unit conducting international intelligence operations in Afghanistan, is now the military reporter for the NBC 7 San Diego News Team. Ms. Sutton will speak at the opening of the conference on September 25.

The Women Veterans Leadership Conference will provide information and resources that will encourage and empower women veterans to become self-sufficient, active members of their communities through a series of “How To” workshops. Attendees will also have the opportunity to learn about their veteran benefits, file disability claims and speak with veteran service organizations and service providers at more than 40 information tables. Attendees will also have direct access to over one dozen employers and employment and education resources on the second and third days of the conference.

The conference is made possible by private donations made through VetFund Foundation, a 501(c)(3) corporation that promotes the interests and raises money in support of California veterans and active duty service members throughout California. This year’s conference sponsors include Walmart, Wells Fargo, PG&E, Kaiser Permanente, The California State University, AMVETS, Ashford University, Cal Lottery and VetFund Foundation.