In this powerful episode of VET S.O.S., we are joined by Dr. Destinee Prete, a military veteran, industrial-organizational psychologist, and the founder of We2AreVets, a nonprofit on a mission to honor, empower, and recognize women veterans.
Dr. Prete takes us on a journey through her incredible transition from military service to civilian life, earning her PhD, and creating a supportive community for women veterans. She shares insights into the unique challenges women veterans face, including workplace sexism, lack of inclusivity, and self-identification barriers. Dr. Prete discusses how We2AreVets fosters empowerment, collaboration, and recognition for women in the veteran community.
As a certified veteran developmental coach, Dr. Prete has coached thousands of service members, veterans, spouses, and business leaders, transforming her coaching approach from individual sessions to professional identity workshops and group coaching. She also shares innovative strategies, such as leveraging federal work-study programs to build her nonprofit team while providing meaningful opportunities to students.
✨ Episode Highlights:
- The mission and vision of We2AreVets
- Key challenges for women veterans and solutions to foster inclusivity
- How federal work-study programs are creating a win-win for students and nonprofits
- Dr. Prete’s research on the women veteran transition experience and workplace dynamics
- Her work coaching corporate leaders to better support veteran employees
🚀 Action Items:
- Hiring social media and content experts for We2AreVets
- Exploring partnerships with other nonprofits to leverage resources
- Connecting with Project Reboot to collaborate on veteran hiring and retention initiatives
💡 Connect with Dr. Destinee Prete:
🌐 Website: https://www.we2arevets.org/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinee-prete/
✨ Support We2AreVets:
If you’re passionate about empowering women veterans, consider volunteering, partnering, or donating to support Dr. Prete’s mission.
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