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An overview of Vanguard Veteran’s Mission.
14-minute interview by “CNTV Best in the Nation” with Gary Atencio.
Vanguard Veteran and civilian Veteran Champions enter Scottsdale’s Parada Del Sol parade.
6 Feb 2025
Inaugural Women Who Lead Summit Honored Civilian Veteran Champions, 2 Oct 2024
2 Oct 2024
Inaugural Women Who Lead Summit
1 Oct 2024
Why Teaching is a Great Career Path for Military Veterans
Rutgers Graduate School of Education
November 11, 2023
Quote: “I think veterans can go a long way in teaching youth how to be good citizens and responsible for self,” said Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, LtCol, USAF, Retired. A veteran herself and a voice for veterans everywhere, LtCol (Ret.) Lowrey Gallowitz is the founder of Vanguard Veteran, which helps veterans have a smooth transition into civilian life.”
My View: Diversity, equity and inclusion strategies can also include veterans
Phoenix Business Journal
September 15, 2023
Veteran Talent Academy “Advanced Individual Training”
September 8, 2023
Arizona Legislature should prioritize attracting military veterans to fill jobs
Phoenix Business Journal
June 16, 2023
Glendale Chamber’s Military Transition Support Program
- Glendale Chamber Voice of Business, Fall 2023, page 32. Click to read the article.
- Arizona Daily Mix, AZTV7 Segment, May 31, 2023. Click to watch video.
- Sound of Freedom, May/June 2023. Click to read the article.
- Glendale Star, May 8, 2023. Click to read the article.
People on the Move, Women’s History Month
Phoenix Business Journal
March 31, 2023
Meet Kathy Gallowitz
CanvasRebel
March 22, 2023
Experiences of women veterans are uniquely complex,
Daily Independent, Melissa Rosequist
March 17, 2023
Promote female veterans today
Fountain Hills Times
March 8, 2023
Military Ministry Group on Look out for Volunteers
Fountain Hills Times, Cyrus Guccione
March 2, 2023
My View: Why veterans should be considered your ultimate human resource
Phoenix Business Journal
February 21, 2023
Not Every G.I. is a "Joe" / Hire a Woman Veteran
Press Release
February 13, 2023
A Higher Calling: The Pursuit for Veteran Champions
#MyTrilogyLife Magazine
February 4, 2023
Arizona Speaker Series
Desert Foothills Library, Beyond ‘Thank You for Your Service:” The Veteran Champion Handbook for Civilians
January 25, 2023
Kathy Gallowitz is 2022 Ford Oval of Honor Recipient
for Cultivating Civilian Veteran Champions
[Rio Verde, AZ, July 6, 2022] Gallowitz, a relative newcomer to Arizona, was inducted into the Central Ohio Ford Dealers 2022 Ford Oval of Honor on July 1, 2022.
This prestigious recognition created by civilian Veteran Champions celebrates local veterans who have demonstrated an “uncommon commitment” to defend the cause of freedom in service to our country.
Gallowitz served 29 years in the U.S.A.F. as a public affairs officer or nurse. In response to 9/11, she designed and led a never-been-done-before statewide outreach program in Ohio to educate and engage civilians in support of troops and their families.
Sunshine, mountains and Arizona’s advanced Veteran-friendly ecosystem drew Gallowitz and her husband Ed, U.S. Army retired with four combat tours, to Arizona nearly three years ago. He was inducted alongside her.
She serves on the Arizona Governor’s Veterans’ Service Advisory Commission, the Southwest Veteran Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is the Veteran-hiring Advisor for the Arizona Society of Human Resource Mangement.
Through her business, Vanguard Veteran, Gallowitz equips civilians to become Veteran Champions as the “Veteran-Hiring Concierge, ” “Military Ministry Builder” and “Fallen Comrades Ceremony Producer.”
Vanguard Veteran talks about what it means to be a Veteran Champion – AZTV7
Deployed, then unemployed, military veterans fight to find jobs
March 2021
By Ethan Kispert/Cronkite News
Four military Veterans discuss challenges they face when seeking employment post military service. Representative comments include:
- Army veteran Rob Reckner said veterans often struggle to shift their mindset from military service to civilian life. Employers and veterans often have trouble figuring out how military expertise can transfer to the workplace, he said.
- Advocates say military service carries other employment advantages, such as leadership, teamwork and reliability.
- But veterans of color and female veterans often have a harder time finding a job than white veterans. According to the labor bureau report, the 2019 unemployment rate for veterans of color was nearly double that of white veterans. Kathy Gallowitz said, “When I was going to an interview, particularly a nursing interview, my fear was that people would think that I was too bossy,” she said. “That I was going to sort of command people to do their work.”
Glendale Chamber member appointed to Gov. Ducey’s Veterans’ Service Advisory Comission
January 11, 2021
On receiving news of her appointment Kathy remarked, “It is an honor to be chosen to serve Arizona’s Servicemembers, Veterans and their families in this capacity. I look forward to helping improve quality of life for those who sacrifice so much to protect and defend our freedom and cultivating civilian Veteran Champions.”
New book explores ways to support veterans
Ryan Winslett, Editor
November 11, 2020
According to LtCol (Ret.) Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz, most Americans love their military, but most people don’t understand military culture, their experiences or how to best support them or their families.
Her new book dovetails with the business she founded, Vanguard Veteran, where she “equips civilians to become Veteran Champions to improve quality of life, workforce and community” for the country’s veterans. She coaches employers to hire and retain veteran talent and faith community leaders to create military ministries.
Lowrey Gallowitz said her book is packed with practical suggestions for neighbors, employers, educators, healthcare providers, lawyers and community influencers looking to improve the lives of veterans.
“Everyone can do something,” she said. “It’s not rocket science, it’s people science.”
“It is easy and can be life changing for the veteran and for you to identify, get to know and support veterans in your neighborhood, at work and in your place of worship in meaningful ways,” she said.
Griesing Law Blog
November 20, 2020
Fran asks: “Starting today, I ask you to support just one servicemember, veteran or family member in your neighborhood and make it the beginning of a lifelong commitment to being a Veteran Champion.”
Francine Friedman Griesing is the founder and Managing Member of Griesing Law, LLC. Fran is a valued, strategic advisor to top executives and general counsel at the region’s and country’s largest corporations and institutions.
Veterans Day 2017: More Religious Leaders are Targeting Ministry to Military.
Columbus Dispatch
Despite the recognition of their service, especially on Veterans Day, more in-depth care of veterans’ and service members’ needs is often overlooked.
Even in houses of worship.
That’s something retired Air Force Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Gallowitz wants to change, and she’s working with local religious leaders to do that.
Service offers respite for bruised souls.
May 2017
Veterans, members currently serving in the armed forces, their families and the community are invited to this unique ceremony honoring living warriors and their resulting “soul injuries” from military and/or combat experiences.
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