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SHRM Linkage Institute 2025
 

** This breakout session is specific to the Excel Journey

This workshop helps veterans navigate the personal and professional shifts that come with transitioning into civilian careers. This session addresses the often-overlooked identity evolution veterans experience, offering tools to reframe military experience as a strength in the workforce. Participants will gain clarity on their value, build confidence in their next chapter, and connect with resources that support long-term career success. The workshop fosters a sense of purpose and empowerment while reinforcing how service-earned skills translate into leadership, adaptability, and mission-focused impact in any industry.

 
Date(s) & Time(s): 
Monday, September 29, 2025 - 1:15pm to 2:30pm
Presenter: 
Meredith Lozar
Executive Director, Partnerships
Hiring our Heroes
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As the Executive Director, Partnerships for the United States Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Hiring Our Heroes initiative, Meredith Lozar provides oversight and direction for the organization’s strategic engagement and partnerships, working across the public and private sectors to create economic opportunity for transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses through coalition leadership, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.   

An active-duty Marine Corps spouse, military child, and leader in the military affairs field, Meredith uses her experience to promote various military spouse and veteran initiatives and serves as a subject matter expert on issues impacting the military community.   

Meredith also serves as the Past-President of the Board of Directors for the Association for Financial Counseling, Planning and Education (AFCPE) and is a member of the Board of Directors for Child Care Aware of America. She graduated summa cum laude from Purdue University and the University of Oklahoma from which she holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a Master of Human Relations, respectively. An active volunteer for both the USMC and Daughters of the American Revolution, Meredith currently resides in California with her husband, Nick, and their daughter, Clara. 

SESSIONS:
Session Type: 
Breakout Session

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