A Moment of Respect and Reflection this Memorial Day

Our Remembrance 

First and foremost, I wanted to take a moment to provide my personal gratitude and solemn respect for all of the women and men who have given their lives in the protection of the United States, our freedom and for the citizens of this great Nation.

Memorial Day has grown in significant importance for me and my family over the last decade. Having been deployed into combat, coupled with our continued operations and campaigns across multiple theatres, the number of soldiers lost and funerals I have attended - continue to climb.

While many may view Memorial Day as a signal to the conclusion of school, the beginning of summer, BBQs, vacations and time off, this isn’t the set of lenses I look through. The loss and sting over the last seventeen years, have kept me grounded and mindful around this day of remembrance.

A New Challenge

I am excited to be writing to you today, and equally passionate about my newest challenge at PwC. I have been asked to lead our US Veterans Affinity Network (VAN), which is a critical component that contributes to and helps deliver our overall strategy within the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. 

PwC’s Veterans Affinity Network, is a close-knit community of more than 1,100 professionals, veterans, spouses, civilians, volunteers and families – all working together in the support and transition of our veterans from service to a career within PwC. 

Investing in our Veterans

PwC and our Veterans Affinity Network is involved at every intersection and each step of the way: by providing one-to-one PwC veteran mentors and coaches to candidates as they move through the screening, recruiting and hiring processes, and once a veteran comes onboard, we offer coaches who are veterans and relationship partner support for ongoing career management and professional development.

Our veterans represent natural and authentic leaders, who are self-driven, goal-oriented and transparent communicators. This desire for authenticity - encouraging our people to be genuine and to reach their full potential – is partly why the firm has been recognized as a top military-friendly professional services employer since 2011. Most recently, we were named to the Military Times Best for Vets Employers List.

As a fellow veteran, with continued service in the Army Reserves, I completely understand the responsibility, service and sacrifice you and your family uphold.  Thank you for making the difference, your commitment and answering our Nation’s call.