Speaking & Media
Jared has represented mission-driven work publicly as a keynote speaker, congressional witness, panel leader, and executive voice in national civic, policy, and higher-education settings.
Areas of Public Leadership
Growing mission-driven organizations — strategy, governance, fundraising, and sustainable scale.
Building and sustaining chapter-based and community-driven organizations with national reach.
Nonpartisan representation in policy, media, and civic settings — building trust across sectors and administrations.
The intersection of higher education policy, workforce outcomes, and veteran community strength.
How organizations grow with relevance, lead with credibility, and build durable impact over time.
Building bridges between mission-driven organizations and the private sector — from Fortune 500 partnerships to government and philanthropy.
Selected Public Engagements
SVA NatCon Keynotes (2016–2026)
Annual keynote address at SVA's national conference, the organization's flagship convening of student veterans, higher education leaders, corporate partners, and government agencies.
Congressional Testimony (2016–2025)
Multiple appearances before the U.S. House and Senate Committees on Veterans' Affairs on policy, implementation, workforce outcomes, and student veteran success.
American Legion National Convention
Featured speaker at the American Legion National Convention on veterans' education, student veteran success, and the future of military-connected higher education.
VFW National Convention Address
Keynote address at the Veterans of Foreign Wars National Convention on veterans' education and the future of military-connected students in higher education.
Howard University Veterans Center Ribbon Cutting
Keynote remarks at the ribbon cutting for Howard University's on-campus Veterans Center — expanding support for student veterans at one of the nation's premier HBCUs.
Tomb of the Unknowns — Arlington National Cemetery
Wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknowns on behalf of the nation's fallen servicemembers — representing Student Veterans of America at one of the most solemn traditions in American civic life.