Military Transition Program Speaker Series

The Goodwin College of Professional Studies is hosting the Military Transition Program (MTP) lunch social, sponsored by the Mr. Thomas A. Masci, Jr. fund, on the fourth Thursday of each month. All MTP students are invited to join their peers, Goodwin College leadership and University campus partners to engage, network and enjoy lunch! Special guest speakers will share their knowledge on special topics such as mental health and service animals. We are excited to have you come to the Goodwin suite, be celebrated as our much valued students, University community members and veterans.

Upcoming Events

**Neferteri Strickland**
Cybersecurity Strategist | PA National Guard Company Commander | University Lecturer

Mission Ready: Turning Military Skills into Civilian Success

Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026
12‒1 p.m.

Veterans Lounge, GHall, Goodwin Suite

Leadership, discipline and adaptability got you through the military, but are you using them to build your next mission?

The civilian world doesn't always see the value of military experience unless you translate it.

Join this lunch and learn for tips on how to reframe your MOS, deployments and leadership in terms of project management, entrepreneurship and innovation.

Civilian students benefit from hearing this reframing so they can recognize these hidden strengths in their peers and team members.

Participants will leave with a link to a Custom GPT that helps them translate military experience into professional strengths on LinkedIn, resumes and interviews.

Past Events

From Air Force to API: My Path to a Career in Tech

Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025: Andrew Maza shared a personal story of transitioning from military service to software engineering, with insights on overcoming challenges and navigating a career shift.

**Victor LaGroon**
Global Health Executive, Assurance Health Data | Fmr Chief Diversity Officer, US Dept of Veterans Affairs | Fmr Army Intel Analyst

Turning Defeat into Victory: The Power of Success in Failure

Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026: Failure isn't the end, but rather a powerful catalyst for growth. In our most challenging moments, we find the seeds of resilience and the insights that propel us forward. I'll explore how embracing failure as a crucial part of the journey leads to greater success, equipping us with the wisdom and strength to achieve our fullest potential.