We had the good fortune of connecting with Verenice Castillo and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Verenice, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I wanted to create a program that provided peer-to-peer mentorship to military spouses. I wanted to become that mentor I wish I had when I became a military spouse that would provide support and guidance.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
MSAN’s Military Spouse Mentorship-HUB helps to bridge military families from every branch of the armed forces and their surrounding communities in locations around the world through a Virtual Education and Resource Center, New Military Spouse Support Program, and Leadership Development Program.

MSAN’s collaborations with official military installations, Department of Defense (DoD) resources, and trusted partner organizations provide a structured and personal approach through a one-of-a-kind peer-to-peer mentorship experience, building long-term connections to local and national resources expanding the military family sense of community. MSAN strives to improve morale and military retention, increased utilization of resources, and an ongoing investment in the communities that our leaders serve.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
I would take her to DC. It is one of the most diversity cities in the US. Plus, there is so much history that many are not aware of. There are some amazing restaurants, monuments, parks, museums, and so much more.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
All of Military Spouse Advocacy Network’s prior and current volunteers.

Website: https://www.militaryspouseadvocacynetwork.org

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/military-spouse-advocacy-network/

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Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl1tYQ0IAlTJ_4-1oDEkZRg

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