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The Honorable Patrick Murphy Joins HillVets Advisory Board

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC – October 25, 2022

HillVets is proud to announce the appointment of the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy to our Advisory Board.

“We are very excited to have Patrick J. Murphy joining our Advisory Board. Patrick’s passion for the Veteran community and his expertise is highly valued,” said HillVets Founder Justin Brown. “Patrick has been actively involved in HillVets’ mission through our LEAD program and CAPCON policy conference.”

Mr. Patrick Murphy was the first Iraq War Veteran elected to the U.S. Congress in 2007, representing the Eighth Congressional District of Pennsylvania. He served on the Armed Services, Select Intelligence, and Appropriations committees. In 2016, Mr. Murphy was appointed as the 32nd Under Secretary of the Army and Chief Management Officer by President Obama and assumed the duties of Acting Secretary of the Army shortly after.

Mr. Murphy is a guest lecturer for the HillVets LEAD (Leadership, Ethics, Advocacy, Dedication to Self-Improvement) program and participated in HillVets’ CAPCON 7 Conference in July 2022. The LEAD Program is a leadership and professional development course, offering Veterans, spouses, and survivors; active-duty Service Members, Guardsmen and Reservists; Capitol Hill or Executive Branch staffers; and VSO employees growth in the policy and politics ecosystem with tools, networking, and mentorship to take on leadership positions in policy.

“I am honored and thrilled to be a part of this amazing team,” said Mr. Murphy. “Their mission clearly aligns with my strong belief that our country needs more veterans in public service after the military. I’m excited about what we can do together.”

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By |2022-10-25T14:45:51-04:00October 25th, 2022|Media|0 Comments
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Senator Raphael Warnock Becomes HillVets House Ambassador

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC – October 4, 2022

HillVets is proud to announce that Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has signed on as our newest HillVets Fellowship Ambassador. HillVets Ambassadors are Members of Congress who publicly support the HillVets Fellowship program and consider HillVets Fellows for placement in their office to undertake substantive policy work. These Ambassadors are committed to assisting the military-connected community undertake successful and impactful careers in the public policy realm.

HillVets Fellowship (HVHF) program provides Veterans, service members, Reservists, members of National Guard, and surviving family members who wish to pursue a career in government, policy, and/or advocacy, the opportunity to serve as a Legislative Fellow in a Congressional office. Fellows develop relationships with peers and mentors while gaining substantive exposure to and understanding of all facets of the legislative process. Taking part in such experiences provides individuals with the necessary skills to find full-time employment in a policy-related position. Furthermore, HillVets offers safe, furnished, free housing for any of its Fellows who need it, as well as a small monthly stipend. The HillVets Fellowship program also provides numerous ways to broaden a Fellow’s professional network and a plethora of educational opportunities.

“I am proud to be an Ambassador for HillVets,” remarked Senator Warnock. “One of my top priorities as a Senator representing Georgia’s Veterans is to ensure they have access to the care and benefits they have earned. I believe by bringing more veterans to the halls of Congress, we will know better what the needs of Veterans are and how best to address them.”

HillVets believes that the voices of military-connected individuals need to be heard throughout the policymaking process. It is with the help of Senator Warnock and all our HillVets Fellowship Ambassadors that we can provide them with the chance to contribute their lived experience, knowledge, expertise, and perceptions to the issues that most impact them.

“We are excited to have Senator Warnock join the ‘family’ of HillVets Fellowship Ambassadors and look forward to working with his office,” said Jodi Harman, HillVets Director of Programs. “The addition of a newer Member of Congress shows that both knowledge of our program and the value of having a HillVets Fellow placed in one’s office are spreading and is a testament to HillVets’ success.”

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By |2022-10-04T08:18:24-04:00October 4th, 2022|Media|0 Comments
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Representative Jack Bergman Becomes HillVets House Ambassador

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC – September 21, 2022

HillVets is proud to announce that Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) has signed on as our newest HillVets House Ambassador. HillVets House Ambassadors are Members of Congress who publicly support the HillVets House Fellowship program and consider HillVets House Fellows for placement in their office to undertake substantive policy work. These Ambassadors are committed to assisting the military-connected community lead successful and impactful careers in the public policy realm.

HillVets House Fellowship (HVHF) program provides Veterans, service members, and surviving family members who wish to pursue a career in government, policy, and/or advocacy, the opportunity to serve as a Legislative Fellow in a Congressional office. Fellows develop relationships with peers and mentors while gaining substantive exposure to and understanding of all facets of the legislative process. Taking part in such experiences provides individuals with the necessary skills to find full-time employment in a policy-related position. Furthermore, HillVets offers safe, furnished, free housing for any of its Fellows who need it, as well as a monthly stipend. The HillVets House Fellowship program also provides numerous ways to broaden a Fellow’s professional network and a plethora of educational opportunities.

“Now more than ever, we need more people involved in government who know the value of sacrificial service. HillVets has been instrumental in propelling our great Veterans to opportunities, support systems, and training for careers in government,” said Representative Bergman. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to be part of the House Ambassador Program and help create new opportunities for Veterans’ to be involved in our legislative process.”

HillVets believes that the voices of military-connected individuals need to be heard throughout the policymaking process. It is with the help of Representative Bergman and all our HillVets House Ambassadors that we can provide them with the chance to contribute their lived experience, knowledge, expertise, and perceptions to the issues that most impact them.

“Congressman Bergman has long been a friend of the HillVets community,” said Jodi Harman, HillVets Director of Programs, “so we’re very pleased to make that relationship official. But as a Marine Corps spouse, myself, I am even more so looking forward to working with General Bergman and his staff in the future.”

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By |2022-09-21T08:45:12-04:00September 21st, 2022|Media|0 Comments
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Representative Hank Johnson Becomes HillVets House Ambassador

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, DC – September 20, 2022

HillVets is proud to announce that Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA) has signed on as our newest HillVets House Ambassador. HillVets House Ambassadors are Members of Congress who publicly support the HillVets House Fellowship program and consider HillVets House Fellows for placement in their office to undertake substantive policy work. These Ambassadors are committed to assisting the military-connected community lead successful and impactful careers in the public policy realm.

HillVets House Fellowship (HVHF) program provides Veterans, service members, and surviving family members who wish to pursue a career in government, policy, and/or advocacy, the opportunity to serve as a Legislative Fellow in a Congressional office. Fellows develop relationships with peers and mentors while gaining substantive exposure to and understanding of all facets of the legislative process. Taking part in such experiences provides individuals with the necessary skills to find full-time employment in a policy-related position. Furthermore, HillVets offers safe, furnished, free housing for any of its Fellows who need it, as well as a monthly stipend. The HillVets House Fellowship program also provides numerous ways to broaden a Fellow’s professional network and a plethora of educational opportunities.

“I’m proud to join the HillVets family by becoming a Congressional Ambassador,” said Congressman Johnson (GA-04). “Veterans, service-members, and surviving family members have served our nation in the most honorable and profound way possible, so ensuring they have a seat at the policy table on Capitol Hill is a win-win. I look forward to continuing the great HillVets tradition of connecting our veterans — who are interested in governance, international affairs, policy, advocacy, and politics — to fellowships on the Hill.”

HillVets believes that the voices of military-connected individuals need to be heard throughout the policymaking process. It is with the help of Representative Johnson and all our HillVets House Ambassadors that we can provide them with the chance to contribute their lived experience, knowledge, expertise, and perceptions to the issues that most impact them.

“It’s always wonderful when we are able to welcome a new HillVets Ambassador to our community,” said Jodi Harman, HillVets Director of Programs. “But to welcome a Member like Representative Johnson who has such a wealth of experience is downright thrilling. We look forward to placing a HillVets Fellow in his office in the future.”

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HillVets’ mission is to serve the military-connected community in and around our Nation’s capital with opportunity, mentorship, housing, peer support, education, and networking in their pursuit of second service in government, and the HillVets House Fellowship program is but one path we utilize to fulfill it.

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By |2022-09-20T11:01:12-04:00September 20th, 2022|Media|0 Comments
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