On today’s episode, we feature Veteran Rocio Palermo, Program Coordinator for Women Vets On Point, a program of U.S. Vets. WVOP is designed and informed by women veterans for women veterans in order to address critical needs and barriers to mental health care after military service.

 

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A native Angeleno, daughter of Honduran and Mexican immigrants, Rocio joined the Navy when she was 17. She returned to Los Angeles and received her AA in Social Studies from Glendale Community College, Bachelor of Arts in American Studies with a double minor in Political Science and Spanish from Mount St. Mary’s University. She studied Public Administration at Cal State University, Northridge.

 

Rocio has a diverse work history with concentrations in education and social work. She is currently 

 

·      the Program Coordinator for Women Vets on Point, U.S.VETS-Patriotic Hall 

·      She is the chair of the Women Veterans Working Group of the Los Angeles Veteran’s Collaborative

·      Chaplain for American Legion Area 6 and District 24. 

·      The Vice Chair for Women for the Los Angeles County Council of the American Legion.

·      Commissioner, Veterans Advisory Commission serving under District 1 Supervisor Hilda Solis. 

 

She brings a passion, focus and personal perspective that helps her connect with all Veterans, but especially with female Veterans. Rocio sees her service to others as a calling and privilege, knowing the importance of finding ways to work together with community partners in order for all to benefit. Her mission in life is to continue to advocate for Veterans, but specifically Veteran Women, so that “every veteran would know how valuable her service is, how important she is and that the nobility with which she served”. 

 

-       She is the co-founder of The 355 Women Veteran Speaker Series

-       Co-creator of the Battle Boutique, The Sista Mixa, The She Leads Luncheon, Love Your Sister Luncheon, Veteran Women’s Suicide Prevention Conference

-       Host of The Networking Hour

 

Rocio currently lives in Arleta with her son, 4 dogs and 2 cats.

 

This week’s PsychArmor Resource of the Week is episode 165, a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer. In this episode, we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California

 

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