NatCon 2021
NatCon is the largest annual convening of student veterans in the world. NatCon 2021 was held on February 19 & 20, 2021 in our Virtual Conference Hall.
LEADING FORWARD TOGETHER
After listening to the concerns of Chapter Leaders across the country, SVA recognized the need to create the most inclusive and accessible National Conference (NatCon) ever. We re-imagined the entire experience virtually to remove any barriers so you can focus on your Chapter’s most important leadership asset: You!
NatCon 2021 is powered by the latest event technology to deliver all of the benefits of an in-person NatCon to you at home. Thousands of students from across the country convened with inspiring speakers, leading employers, and thought leaders to exchange ideas and best practices on topics that matter: thriving in a virtual world, growing and sustaining your SVA Chapter, funding and fundraising, addressing racial injustice, and more.
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Schedule & Breakout Sessions
Day 1: Friday, February 19, 2021 (10am-6:30pm ET)
Day 2: Saturday, February 20, 2021 (10am-7:00 p.m. ET)
SVA Chapter Management
Diversity & Inclusion
Campus Engagement
SVA Alumni
Career & Professional Development
Veteran Wellbeing
Research & Government Affairs
Higher Education Professionals
NatCon 2021
NatCon 2021 was held on February 19 & 20, 2021 in our Virtual Conference Hall.
Speakers & Participants
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Jamie Gray Hyder
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Gary Vaynerchuk
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Jimmie Allen
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Mayim Bialik
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Gregory J. Hayes
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Dr. Robert Gates
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Alanah Odoms
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Florent "Flo" Groberg
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Denis McDonough
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Rosalyn Durant
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Jared Lyon
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Lindsey Lomis
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Dan Nevins
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Tammy Barlet
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Anette Nance
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Mary Beth Bruggeman
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Dr. Kiersten Downs, Ph.D.
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Lisa Witt
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Fontaine Stegall
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Lida Citroën
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Dennis Cosmo
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Kacie Kelly
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Ryan Pavel
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Sherry Shi
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Tiffany Daugherty
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Derek Fronabarger
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Laura Horne
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Ashley Patterson
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Mike Duerr
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Colonel Jerry Smith USMC (Ret.)
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Savanna Turner
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Jesse Perez
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Spencer Scruggs
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Ashlie Anderson
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Rodger J. Pinto
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Justin Vogt
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Aaliyah Abarzua
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Dr. Chris Cate, Ph.D.
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Kevin Jenkins
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Alice Fei
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Joshua Maloney
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Justin Monk
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Kali Lake
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Blayne Smith
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Lauren Augustine
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Calvin Jensen
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Dr. Vivian Greentree, Ph.D.
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Misty Stutsman Fox
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Stan Kurtz
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Dr. Terrell Odom, Ed.D.
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Matt Wiggins
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Meg Hendricks
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Cory Boatwright
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Justin Hauschild
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Trinity A. Downing
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Brenda Campbell
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Jon Clark
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Mirza Tihic
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Rosalinda V. Maury
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Arturo Garcia
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Jennifer Renée Pluta
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Timothy M. Jones
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Dr. Jeffrey T. Kullgren, MD
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Dr. Abby Kinch, Ph.D.
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James D. Ruhlman
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Christine M. Black
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Cameron Zbikowski
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Sheila Hittesdorf
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Ashley Dent
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Jacqueline Hinker
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Josh Kinchen
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Kenedey Ward
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Ryan Shannon
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Faye Fernandes
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Patrick Carney
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Kaitlynne Hetrick
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Margaret O’Donnell
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Dr. Kristin Saboe, Ph.D.
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Kathleen “KJ” Jolivette
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Scott Brees
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Debby Merritt-Bhargava
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Joshua Johnson
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Dr. Nicole Morgan, Ph.D.
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Dr. Christine Quemuel, Ph.D.
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Richa Bhattarai
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Kevin Donlan
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Lorena Guimaraes
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Maria Payri
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Dr. Jessica Mason, Ph.D.
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Catherine Wick
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