CC026: Social Entrepreneur Creates Organization to Provide Hope for Northern Virginia Veterans

Angela H. McConnell is the President & CEO for Northern Virginia Veterans Association(NOVAVETS)and she is the Owner and CEO of Q Integrative Healthcare Consulting. She spoke about her organization, how she got started the impact that it's having on Veterans in Northern Virginia. NOVAVETS has a distinct and fundamental mission. Comprised of Veterans, active military, family members and area citizens from multiple cultural, ethnic, economic, religious and political perspectives, NOVAVETS work together to support Veterans through a common bond of military service and commitment. More about Angela: Angela H McConnell, Owner and CEO of Q Integrative Healthcare Consulting, served over 22 years in the U.S. Military, active duty and reserve, in both the enlisted ranks and officer corps. Since retirement in 2009 she has dedicated time towards multiple local Veteran/Military initiatives to include the Wounded Warrior Mentoring Program, Association for Defense Communities, Ride 2 Recovery and was the co-founder and co-chair of Prince William Chamber Veterans Council. Her entrepreneurial work and experience within the military and civilian health care systems provides insight and expertise for comprehensive understanding and development of leading-edge integrative healthcare programs and models. More information about NOVAVETS: https://novavets.org Angela’s Contact Info: 703-595-2690 General Line: 703-595-2690