2nd Annual
change forum
June 11
– 12, 2025
Presented By
“The American soldier is not only fighting for freedom abroad but setting the standard for citizenship at home.”
General Omar N. Bradley
1st Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
1893–1981
Zeroing in on
Change
Respect is earned through action, not applause.
Join us in taking another leap forward in creating cultures and communities where Veterans, military spouses, and their families lead, thrive, and inspire the next generation to serve in and out of uniform. We will share best practices and lessons learned since our inaugural Change Forum; spotlight partners that are changing the narrative and demonstrate how they are giving Veterans opportunities to engage with young people at the local level; and map out where we are going next with a coalition committed to creating a Military Thriving® movement. We’re Zeroing in on Change and you’re part of the solution.
June 11
– 12
Georgetown University
Sessions
Reception
June 11 • 6pm–8pm ET
Join us for a night of fellowship and camaraderie when we come together as a community and rekindle the ties that make us the strongest tribe in the nation.
Run to Remember
June 12 • 6am–7am ET
(Optional)
Join wear blue for a circle of remembrance and community run that strengthens the ties that bond us.
Change Forum
June 12 • 8am–1pm ET
Building on the inaugural national Change Forum at Georgetown we will share best practices and lessons learned and chart the path forward for our Military Thriving movement in select regions of the country.
Uniting in Service
June 12 • 1pm–4pm ET
Come hear, see, and take part in changing the narrative. Uniting In Service – Washington DC will demonstrate the positive outcomes of service with America’s youth in partnership with Soldiers to Sidelines and sponsor, Wells Fargo.
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Change Forum
9:00 AM • Opening Remarks
Dr. Joel Kupersmith • Director of Veterans Initiatives, Georgetown University, and ZeroMils
9:15 AM • Morning Keynote
Commissioner James Hendon • NYC Department of Veterans’ Services
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM • Panel
Military Thriving® Cultures • Go Beyond Friendly
with Sean Passmore and Jarrett Brant, Wells Fargo; Gena Pirtle, formerly of Cisco; Laura Schmiegel Orion Talent; and Tommy Jones, ZeroMils
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM • A Panel with National University
Creating Military Thriving® Cultures & Communities through Strategic Partnerships
with National University Leadership Team Gerardo de los Santos, Joe Patterson, and Sheno Fuzita
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM • Panel
Military Thriving® Communities • Regional Impact in Action
Regional Leaders with James D. Rodriguez, MA; Josh Cramer; Ashley Huderson, Ph.D, MBA; and Michael Batt
12:15 PM – 1:00 PM • Working Lunch • Fireside Chat
Public-Private Sector Collaboration • Building a Coalition of the Committed
with Secretary Mallette (NC) and Secretary Ross Cohen (MD)
Moderated by ZeroMils
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM • Military Thriving® Nonprofits
Uniting in Service • Changing the Narrative
with Robin Kelleher, Hope For The Warriors; Heather Kelly, Travis Manion Foundation; Jim Lorraine, AWP; and Brian T. Kelly, MOAA
2:15 PM – 2:30 PM • Closing Remarks
Military Thriving® Community Huddle
with Harrison Bernstein, Soldiers To Sidelines; Dr. Joel Kupersmith, Georgetown University; and ZeroMils.
2:30 PM – 6:00 PM • Coaching Clinic
Uniting In Service DC • Youth Skills Clinic
Featuring Soldiers To Sidelines in partnership with Wells Fargo, Vehicles for Veterans, and Marine Corps Recruiting Command
And for everyone who won’t be joining us in-person, watch our livestream in collaboration with National University to see dozens of the most influential Veteran changemakers in America participate in dynamic discussions that lead to action.
Livestream
June 12, 9am–2:30pm ET
Our Speakers
Exclusive Media Partner
About ZeroMils
ZeroMils is a term of both science and art, used in the military to describe a state of perfection that accounts for accuracy and effectiveness. Once attained, ZeroMils allows you to achieve maximum impact on a target.
ZeroMils’ mission is to create Military Thriving cultures and communities by serving alongside our partners and clients in the places where we live, work and serve.
We are intentional in our efforts to serve alongside organizations and leaders who focus on what we know to be true: that although Veterans and their families face unique challenges, the vast majority of us overcome them and thrive as a result of our service and not in spite of it.
The 5 Components of Military Thriving
Meaningful Employment
Finding Purpose
Connected Community
Health & Wellness
