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Yvonne Rodney is the author of the Military 2 Civilian Employment: A Career Practitioner’s Guide. She is an author, career development practitioner, speaker and whatever else life throws at her. She has presented extensively at conferences and events on the topics of career, personal and professional development, and spirituality. She is currently navigating what retirement is supposed to look like even as she runs her consulting company, Inner Change Consulting, and travels where the spirit leads.

Jordan Camarda is the National Manager of Military Transition Engagements & Partnerships at the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group. He has a Master’s in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from Alder University and a Master’s in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University. Jordan is also a Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying).

Vanessa Walsh is the Senior Manager of Military Family Services at the Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS). Vanessa champions strategic initiatives and programs to elevate career training and economic opportunities for CAF spouses. With a focus on creating connections and continuous improvement, Vanessa is passionate about helping CAF families.

Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Szabunio, CD, MBA, PEng, is the Strategic Liaison Officer, Military Transition Engagements & Partnerships at the Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group. Paul is a Canadian Army Reservist and executive liaison between the CAF and the vast military-veteran-family support landscape. In civilian life, Paul is the President of an emerging technology, defence and Industrial sector strategy consultancy.

Dwayne L. Cormier is the strategic Initiatives Manager at the CAF Transition Group, MTEP. Dwayne has over 20 years’ experience in the private and government sector as a vocational rehabilitation specialist, career counselor, executive coach and master facilitator. For the past decade, he has devoted his career to assisting military members make the transition from military to “civvy street.”

Sherman Neil is a 38-year veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, achieving the rank of Chief Warrant Officer and induction into the Order of Military Merit. He held key leadership roles, including CAF Logistics Branch Chief Warrant Officer and Army Superintendent Clerk, and led the development of the Strategic Employment Model for senior non-commissioned members. Since retiring in 2018, he has worked in the Public Service, contributing to the CAF Total Rewards Program (CAF Offer) and collaborating with the Ombudsman’s Office to enhance the Military Benefits Browser. He is currently the Program Co-ordinator for the CAF Offer.