Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM61-The Veterans Art Project
On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, Steve Dilley, MFA, Founder and Director of the Veterans Art Project, a community-based arts organization serving Veterans, Active Duty, Spouses, dependents, their caregivers, and the community through process-driven, Deep Arts Engagement, and Art Therapy.
BTM60- The Stack Up Overwatch Program
On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Coast Guard Veteran Zach Kenny, Program Manager for the Stack Up Overwatch Program, a peer-led suicide prevention program that provides critical support through around-the-clock access to a team of trained and certified crisis management volunteers.
BTM59-Cultural Intersectionality and Transition to Post-Military Life
On today’s episode of Behind the Mission, we’re featuring a conversation with Dr. Denise “Deno” Cooper, a retired Air Force Officer, wounded warrior, and organizational psychologist. In this conversation, we discuss transition out of the military and the importance of paying attention to the intersectionality of the lived experience of veteran culture and a veteran’s inherent experience of their culture of origin.
BTM58- A Family Legacy of Service
On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we're featuring a conversation with Lauren Postler, the Vice President of Growth at PsychArmor. A former social worker, turned tech startup founder, professional fundraiser, and venture capitalist, Lauren shares her thoughts on leadership development and some exciting things in store for PsychArmor.
BTM57-Team Rubicon
On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Art delaCruz, Chief Executive Officer of Team Rubicon, about how Team Rubicon supports those who served and their communities through disaster relief and humanitarian support, including a new initiative to aid in the resettlement of Afghan allies following the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan.
BTM56-Volunteerism and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
On this episode, we have a conversation with Navy Veteran Jerome Tennille, subject matter expert and consultant specializing in the intersection between community-based volunteerism and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
BTM55-Supporting Military and Veteran Caregivers
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Dr. Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the University of Texas and Research Advisor for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation. Dr. Delgado has a number of insights to share regarding the mental health and wellness of caregivers, as well as the outstanding support provided by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation.
BTM54-Connecting Military Families Through Reading
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Spouse Josie Beets, the Senior Vice President of Advancement for United Through Reading. United Through Reading is a thirty-year old organization that connects military families who are separated —for deployment or military assignment—by providing the bonding experience of shared storytime.
BTM53-Sierra Club Military Outdoors
On this episode of Behind the Mission, Duane has a conversation with Navy Veteran Lornett Vestal, Campaign Representative for Sierra Club Military Outdoors, a Sierra Club program that aims to improve the lives of veterans and their families through connections with the outdoors and inspire members of the military and veteran community to become outspoken champions for environmental conservation and justice.
BTM52-Veteran Courts and Justice For Vets
On today's episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with retired Army Major Scott Tirocchi, the Division Director for Justice for Vets, the nation's leading organization advancing the importance of veteran treatment courts as programs to support justice-involved veterans
THE HOST
Duane France
Duane France retired from the Army in 2014 after 22 years and five combat and operational deployments. After retirement, he was selected as an inaugural member of the George W. Bush Institute Veteran Leadership Program and has served as a clinical mental health counselor in Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is currently the Co-Director of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s Service Member, Veteran, and Military Family Technical Assistance Center, an organization that provides technical advice and assistance to communities around the nation that are trying to implement suicide prevention and behavioral health integration programs for the military affiliated population. He has produced several Military mental health-related podcasts, Head Space and Timing and a limited podcast series looking at suicide prevention in the Military affiliated population in partnership with Military Times, Seeking the Military Suicide Solution.