Wendy Ann Lang
Veterans Transition Specialist
Burlington,NJ
Summary
Senior Strategic Partnership, Policy, and Research Leader with 15+years of experience coordinating outreach and partnership activities in the student veteran space. Extensive knowledge and networks in both higher education and the veterans space. Led partnerships from the Governor's Office to the Pentagon to further contemporary, innovative, and viable strategies to serving higher education and student veterans. Founded, led, and managed Operation College Promise (OCP), a leading national program serving student veterans and higher education.
An accomplished, innovative, and growth-focused leader with an extensive background leading high-impact veterans support initiatives on a state, regional, and national level. Skilled in developing and implementing strategies focusing on efficiency, effectiveness, and data analytics.
Collaborative communicator with extensive public speaking experience at national events focusing on veterans transition. Represented OCP, partners, clients, and veterans.
Well-versed in military culture and well-connected to military leadership on every level and service branch. Frequent liason between higher education and the military.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
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Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterans Transition Advisor and Fellow
George W. Bush Presidential Center
Dallas , TX
2020.10 - Current
- Veterans Transition and Chair, Higher Education and Employment Task Forces with membership of 50+ volunteers
- Develop, maintain, and nourish relationships with educators, nonprofits, corporate representatives, and military to improve veteran education and employment outcomes.
- Leads project management support for the Stand-To Task Forces, including research, development, and dissemination to drive improved veteran outcomes.
- Planned, developed, and implemented strategies to convey information with key decision makers.
- Produced detailed reports outlining key issues and proposed solutions to veterans' transitional challenges.
- Advocated for veterans to access available resources before, during, and after transition.
President and Founder
Operation College Promise
Trenton , NJ
2008.11 - Current
- Direct day-to-day operational performance of a higher education-based military support and transition program with a client base of 200 annually
- Facilitated landmark research leveraged to drive successful academic completion by veterans in the Post-9/11 era
- Generated media coverage by the NY Times, Philadelphia Inquirer, Fox News, CNN, Inside Higher Ed, Chronicle of Higher Education, Military Times, and NPR, among other local, regional, and national print and digital media outlets
- Developed, analyzed, and presented innovative and unprecedented data collection for transitioning veterans in the Post-9/11 era
- Managed 20+ successful national training courses for over 800 professionals in over 30 states
- Demonstrated success in forging over 100 higher education, military and non-profits on the local, regional, and national levels
- Generated, managed, and reported on over $900,000 in grant and service fee-based funding to support transitioning veterans
- Developed the only professional development for student veteran service providers – the Certificate for Veterans’ Service Providers (CVSP) training program, generating attendance of 800 + educations and professionals while servicing over 100,000 transitioning veterans
- Authored chapter of “What’s Next for Student Veterans” and the OCP Field Guide, the nation’s first guide for veterans and veteran service providers in the Post-9/11 era.
Special Projects and Budget Director
Association Of State Colleges And Universities
Trenton , NJ
2007.10 - 2017.12
- Managed the development and execution of key strategies focused on enhancing the Association’s presence and impact with policymakers
- Interacted and advised campus leadership and department chairs on emerging projects and annual state budgets
- Managed a collaborative outreach and marketing program spanning nine colleges and over 100,000+ students
- Aligned diverse constituent interests into common objectives to drive program success
- Managed $200 million in higher education budget allocation for member institutions.
- Reviewed and advised on quarterly expenditure analysis for different program budgets.
- Carried out budget amendments for state higher education line items
- Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy
- Spearheaded innovative approaches to resource allocation and strategic planning
Education
Certificate - Social Media Marketing
Certificate, Northwestern University
Virtual 2001.05 -
Certificate - Social Media - Creating Contagious Content
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Virtual 2001.05 -
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Drew University
Madison, NJ 1990.08 - 1991.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drew University
1986.09 - 1990.06
Skills
15+years Building and Maintaining Collaborations and Partnershipsundefined
Affiliations
Honorary Commander, Emeritus, Joint Base McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst
Competitive Equestrian
State, national, and world rankings in competitive equestrian sports with a focus on hunters and jumpers. Reserve Champion, World Champion Hunter Riders.
Accomplishments
Stockton University, Student Veteran Advocate of the Year
Work Availability
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Timeline
Veterans Transition Advisor and Fellow
George W. Bush Presidential Center
2020.10 - Current
President and Founder
Operation College Promise
2008.11 - Current
Special Projects and Budget Director
Association Of State Colleges And Universities
2007.10 - 2017.12
Certificate - Social Media Marketing
Certificate, Northwestern University
2001.05 -
Certificate - Social Media - Creating Contagious Content
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
2001.05 -
Master of Arts - International Affairs
Drew University
1990.08 - 1991.05
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drew University
1986.09 - 1990.06
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