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Our origins. Veterans2Work was founded in 2008 by a Vietnam War veteran surprised to see that veterans of newer wars were grappling with the same transition challenges that he had struggled. His own transition experience convinced him that something needed to be done; his business experience convinced him that there was a better way.
We believe
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Our approach. Veterans2Work helps returning military veterans launch their civilian careers, while helping employers engage the full productive potential of those veterans.
Free services to veterans. All services are provided free of charge to participating veterans, spouses and caregivers. resources and tools to discover their interests and strengths, communicate them to employers and land the jobs that are right for them. "Vet-Strong" services to employers Partner employers engage the productive potential of participating veterans through focused recruitment, assessment-based screening, specialized training support and placement support. Businesses can engage veteran talent through direct hire, contract staffing or veteran-staffed outsourced services. Our aims. Veterans2Work is well on its way to its goal of providing meaningful career support to 100,000 returning veterans, from career assessment and counseling, to job networking and mentoring, to job matching and placement, to ongoing career support. |
Our Team
John Reynolds, Founder / Executive Director
Having returned from service in the Vietnam War as a combat infantryman, John experienced first hand the re-entry challenges that he saw continued to limit their economic opportunities. He founded Veterans2Work in 2008 to provide veterans with the means to qualify for and launch careers in the new economy.
Prior to founding Veterans2Work he was an entrepreneur and executive in business technology and professional services. He founded or helped to start several companies and served in sales, marketing, business development and program management roles in a variety of established companies.
For his work with veterans, he has been recognized at the White House as a Champion of Change, named Hero of Marin, a Purpose Prize Fellow and George H.W. Bush Point of Light recipient. He has a BA from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Stanford University.
Having returned from service in the Vietnam War as a combat infantryman, John experienced first hand the re-entry challenges that he saw continued to limit their economic opportunities. He founded Veterans2Work in 2008 to provide veterans with the means to qualify for and launch careers in the new economy.
Prior to founding Veterans2Work he was an entrepreneur and executive in business technology and professional services. He founded or helped to start several companies and served in sales, marketing, business development and program management roles in a variety of established companies.
For his work with veterans, he has been recognized at the White House as a Champion of Change, named Hero of Marin, a Purpose Prize Fellow and George H.W. Bush Point of Light recipient. He has a BA from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Stanford University.
Malik Gray, Manager, Communities
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Janice Kieft, Director, Development
Jan has been an executive in the nonprofit and business sectors for over 30 years, responsible for product/program management, strategic planning, organizational development and fundraising. She was Development Director for Homebase, a public policy law firm focused on solving homelessness, and Youth on the Move, enrichment programs serving youth who are at-risk. She is an ordained Presbyterian Pastor; she directed all funding development for a multi-cultural congregation in San Rafael, CA ($425,000 annually).
She holds a BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley and a Masters of Divinity from the San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Jan has been an executive in the nonprofit and business sectors for over 30 years, responsible for product/program management, strategic planning, organizational development and fundraising. She was Development Director for Homebase, a public policy law firm focused on solving homelessness, and Youth on the Move, enrichment programs serving youth who are at-risk. She is an ordained Presbyterian Pastor; she directed all funding development for a multi-cultural congregation in San Rafael, CA ($425,000 annually).
She holds a BA in English from the University of California, Berkeley and a Masters of Divinity from the San Francisco Theological Seminary.
Scott Kirkwood, Manager, Technology
Scott oversees the development and maintenance of the Veterans2Work technology platform, including a robust deployment of Salesforce.com. A certified Salesforce Administrator, he is adept at data analysis, "big data" and econometric issues. Scott has a B.A. in Economics from Sonoma State University
Scott plays bass in a progressive rock band, which, we believe, cements his qualifications for the job.
Scott oversees the development and maintenance of the Veterans2Work technology platform, including a robust deployment of Salesforce.com. A certified Salesforce Administrator, he is adept at data analysis, "big data" and econometric issues. Scott has a B.A. in Economics from Sonoma State University
Scott plays bass in a progressive rock band, which, we believe, cements his qualifications for the job.
Renee Maler, Director, Public Communications
High Tech PR consultant specializing in developing innovative and impactful public relations, analystrelations and thought leadership strategies and programs for start ups through large enterprises.
High Tech PR consultant specializing in developing innovative and impactful public relations, analystrelations and thought leadership strategies and programs for start ups through large enterprises.
Jim Russell, Director, Employer Partnerships
Jim oversees corporate programs and services, including VetMatch, our predictive analytics foundation for helping employers identify and hire veterans based on their innate qualities.
A graduate West Point, Jim served as an armored cavalry troop commander in Vietnam and Germany before launching a varied career in the business world. In addition to a BS in Engineering from the US Military Academy, he holds an MA in International Relations from Boston University and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.
Jim oversees corporate programs and services, including VetMatch, our predictive analytics foundation for helping employers identify and hire veterans based on their innate qualities.
A graduate West Point, Jim served as an armored cavalry troop commander in Vietnam and Germany before launching a varied career in the business world. In addition to a BS in Engineering from the US Military Academy, he holds an MA in International Relations from Boston University and an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business.