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Finance Forum 2025

Veterans' Economic Mobility (Invite only)

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Please note: While the session is scheduled within the program for 1:30, please plan to arrive promptly at 1:00 for the start of the session. The full program for this session will run from 1:00-2:45.


The Veterans' Economic Mobility Session at the Milken Institute Finance Forum is a private roundtable discussion focused on the key opportunities and challenges facing military service members and military spouses when making the transition to civilian life. The session will highlight the ongoing work by the Milken Institute examining the Department of Defense’s Skill Bridge program. The panel will particularly focus on identifying key areas where public-private solutions can address and implement actionable solutions for creating and sustaining economic opportunities for servicemembers, veterans and their families. 

    Moderator

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    Kevin Klowden

    Executive Director, MI Finance, Milken Institute

    Speakers

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    Sheila Casey

    Senior Advisor to Blue Star Families
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    Matt Driskill

    Senior Advisor for Veterans Affairs, Milken Institute
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    Sid Goodfriend

    Founder and Chairman, American Corporate Partners
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    Blake Hogan

    CEO, Nashville Door