Listen in each week as industry experts discuss critical topics within the military-connected community.
BTM64-Care and Support for Grief and Loss
On this episode, we feature a conversation with Kristin Meekhof, loss survivor of her veteran husband's terminal cancer illness and wellness expert who uses her own experience to help others overcome grief and loss.
BTM63-Mission Edge and Supporting Veteran Career Transitions
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we feature a conversation with Ken Davenport about Mission Edge, a social enterprise providing consulting and strategy services to nonprofits and social impact organizations. We talk about his work in supporting veterans transitioning to post-military careers as well as his experience as a published author.
BTM62-Supporting Veterans Through Connectedness
On this episode of Behind the Mission, we have a conversation with Army Veteran and Military Spouse Dr. Qwynn Galloway-Salazar. She and Duane discuss her work around suicide prevention, capturing oral histories of Veterans, and supporting Veterans and their families through end-of-life care.
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.
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.