Creating Safe Pathways: Employment Advocacy for Military Spouses in Crisis

Kristyn is a dedicated advocate with more than 19 years of experience supporting U.S. military members and their families worldwide. In her current role as a Victim Advocate and Crisis Counselor, she provides compassionate, trauma-informed support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse, sexual trauma, suicide risk, neglect, grief and loss, disordered eating, and interpersonal violence. Her work centers on offering both immediate assistance and long-term pathways to recovery.

Quelonda is a certified workforce development professional with over 20 years of experience in career coaching, education, and program management. As a career coach with the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, she provides personalized career guidance to military spouses across the globe. A proud military spouse and former U.S. Navy Command Family Ombudsman, she brings deep insight and empathy to her work, shaped by years of advocacy, support and crisis response within the military community. She is passionate about inspiring others to achieve career success, work-life balance, and long-term professional growth.

Charde is a Career Coach with the Department of Defense’s Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program, bringing over a decade of experience in prevention education and career services. Her past roles include supporting military families as a Family Employment Readiness Specialist and serving as a Prevention Educator with both the Navy and Army. As a Navy veteran spouse and former active-duty spouse of 10 years, she deeply values the resilience and dedication of military families. She is passionate about giving back to the military community and is dedicated to supporting spouses in achieving their education and career goals while empowering them to reach their full potential.