50th NAVPA Annual

Meeting & Conference

October 26 – October 30, 2025

Capital Hilton – Washington, D.C.

1001 16th St NW, Washington, DC 20036

Join us for the 50th NAVPA Annual Meeting and Conference—a milestone event celebrating five decades of advancing education for military-connected students. Participate in expert-led sessions offering practical strategies, insights on VA education benefits, and opportunities to collaborate with dedicated colleagues who share your passion for serving veterans, service members, and their families.

Conference registration is non-refundable (attendee replacement will be accepted)

Paying by check? Contact treasurer@navpa.org to receive a code.

Meet Our Speakers

Thomas Boscamp

Veteran Services Coordinator

Coastline Community College

Bonnie Carroll

President

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Heather Cates

Department of Veterans Affairs

Camden Ege

Associate Director, Office of Military Affairs

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Lorne Epstein

Social Scientist, facilitator and researcher on bias and decision-making.

Electric Cow

Jerome Golombek

Management and Program Analyst

Department of Veterans Affairs

Nicole Haselberger

Department of Veterans Affairs

Chelsea Jackson

Training Specialist

Department of Veterans Affairs

Jared Lyon

President & CEO

Student Veterans of America

Shay Norton-Leonard

Management and Program Analyst

Department of Veteran Affairs

Rob Sarver

CEO

“Warrior to Civilian”

Brenda Threatt

Director Veteran Services

El Camino College

Traveon Ward Sr.

Department of Veterans Affairs

Kevin White

Department of Veterans Affairs

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

Is your organization interested in becoming a sponsor

of the 50th NAVPA Annual Meeting and Conference?

If you have questions, please contact registration@navpa.org