2014 California Veterans Conference: Summit on Women Veterans

Venue :

Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel

Location :

1230 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95814

Event Start Date :

8/24/2014 10:00 AM

Event End Date :

8/25/2014 5:30 PM

2014 Summit on Women Veterans Program

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2014 Summit Materials and Presentations
The Google Drive is available to anyone and includes all presentations, documents, and materials presented at the two-day Summit.
The Dress Code Campaign
The Dress Code is a campaign to assist our California Women Veterans to make the transition from the military into civilian careers. It will provide Women Veterans with business attire during the 2014 Summit on Women Veterans on August 24 & 25 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel. Please consider donating dresses, suits, skirts, jackets, pants, shoes, handbags, and jewelry.
Agenda
Schedule for the 2014 Summit on Women Veterans.
California Women Veterans Slideshow
If you served in the military, please email a photograph of yourself in the service. It will be added to the CalVet Women Veterans Slideshow which will be presented at the Evening Reception, August 24, 2014. Email your attachment as a .jpeg to slara@stp-sf.org.
Hotel Rooms
The room rates are discounted at $129.00/night for the conference. Limited availability.
Press Release: Keynote Speaker
The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), is honored to announce Liz Perez–Halperin as our keynote speaker at our 2014 Summit on Women Veterans on August 24, 2014.
Press Release: 2014 Summit Award Winners
Lifetime Achievement: Robin Umberg of Villa Park; Woman Veteran of the Year: Irene Cruz of San Gabriel and Starlyn Lara of Hayward; California Outstanding Volunteer: Lisa Daniels of Sacramento; Corporate Leadership: Michael Mattoch of Sacramento

If you have any questions, please contact womenveterans@calvet.ca.gov or (916) 503-8334.

Thank you to our sponsors:

VetFund Foundation
Kaiser Permanente
Wells Fargo
Ashford University
California State University
PG&E
USAA
Disabled American Veterans
Oracle
Deloitte
CA Technologies
The California Lottery
Drexel University Sacramento
The California Veterans Benefit Fund
Association of California Commissions for Women

Congratulations to the 2014 Award Winners: Robin Umberg, Irene Cruz and Starlyn Lara, Lisa Daniels, and Michael Mattoch

At our 2014 Summit, "Bridging Gaps, Breaking Barriers," the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) honors five individuals to receive CalVet annual awards. Each recipient demonstrates exemplary commitment and passion serving our California Veterans. For the first time, there is a tie for Woman Veteran Leader of the Year.

2014 Press Release of Summit Award Winners

2014 California Woman Veteran Lifetime Achievement Award: Robin Umberg

Robin Umberg Biography

Robin Umberg of Villa Park

Brigadier General Robin Umberg U.S. Army, Retired, served a total of 36 years as a U.S. Army Nurse and as the Undersecretary for Veterans Homes at CalVet from 2011-2013. Her passion is advocating for Veterans, ensuring they receive the respect and care they deserve.

2014 Woman Veteran of the Year Award: Irene Cruz and Starlyn Lara

Irene Cruz Biography

Irene Cruz of San Gabriel

A Veteran advocate and former Marine, Irene Cruz organized the first ever Minority Women Veterans Conference in 2013. Irene devotes her time assisting Women Veterans with employment, housing, and support.

Starlyn Lara Biography

Starlyn Lara of Hayward

U.S. Army Veteran Starlyn Lara served in the Iraq War and works as the program manager for Women Veterans at Swords to Plowshares in San Francisco. Starlyn serves Women Veterans as an advisor to Women Veterans Connect and other Veteran-focused projects.

2014 California Outstanding Volunteer Award: Lisa Daniels

Lisa Daniels Biography

Lisa Daniels of Sacramento

As the founder of Unsung Heroes Living History Project, Lisa Daniels focuses on recording stories of underrepresented Veterans for the Library of Congress archives. Lisa's grandmother, a Rosie the Riveter during World War II, inspired her to create the project.

2014 California Corporate Leadership Award: Michael Mattoch

Michael Mattoch Biography

Michael Mattoch of Sacramento

As the Assistant Vice President for USAA's Western Region, Mike creates lasting partnerships in the private and public sectors supporting programs for Veterans and their families. Mike's passion for Veterans comes from his own military service as a former Captain and Judge Advocate General (JAG) with the California Army National Guard/California Military Reserve.