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    You are not going to believe who is coming on the road with us…

    The hilarious, Ashley Gutermuth! 

    Ashley is a military spouse and comedian. We are lucky to have her as our guest throughout all of 2023! If you aren’t following her yet, you better get on it. Check Ashley out here.

    MilSpouseFest along with out presenting sponsor, USAA, is headed to Alaska for the first time on June 13, 2023 for two events, a day session and an AFTER HOURS program.

    We will be hosting the events at 49th State Brewing Co. from 11 – 2 PM  and 6 – 9 PM AKDT. 

    *Check in begins one hour prior to each event.

    We are excited for you to be able to attend MSF in this super fun venue! This event is limited to 150 spouses, so register ASAP.  

    Join us for food, fun, networking, resources and laughs.

    Speakers

    Ashley Gutermuth

    Comedian & Military Spouse

    Maureen Haney

    Sr. Program Manager, Military & Federal Programs, Tutor.com

    Jennifer Jenkins

    Warriors Speak® communications specialist, Wounded Warrior Project Inc.

    Alicia Maddaloni

    Alaska Fellow, Elizabeth Dole Foundation

    Susan Guillory, LCSW

    Coordinator for the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, PGCSS

    MaryBeth Goodman

    Clinic Director, Cohen Clinic @ Alaska Behavioral Health

    Kate Williams

    Community Initiative Program Manager, Twelve Million Plus

    JJ Montanaro

    Relationship Director, Military Advocacy Group, USAA

    Wendy Poling

    Community Manager, USAA

    Agendas

    10:00 am – 11:00 am
    Check-In, Pampering, Headshots & Sponsor/Resource Row
     
    11:00 am – 11:10 am
    Welcome Remarks
          · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
          · Wendy Poling, Community Manager, USAA
     
    11:10 am – 11:20 am
    Lifesaver Icebreaker
          · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
     
    11:20 am – 11:35 am
    Truth or Dare from our presenting sponsor, USAA
          · JJ Montanaro, Relationship Director, Military Advocacy Group, USAA
     
    We have a long standing tradition of phenomenal gift card giveaways by USAA as prizes for some fun games. We’ve played Family Feud, worked through Fact or Fiction and now for the first time in 2023, we are playing Turth or Dare – MilSpouseFest Style!
     
    11:35 am – 11:55 am
    Caregiver & Mental Health Fireside Chat
          · Alicia Maddaloni, Alaska Fellow, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
          · Jennifer Jenkins, Warriors Speak® communications specialist, Wounded Warrior Project Inc
          · Susan Guillory (LCSW), Coordinator for the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, PGCSS
          · MaryBeth Goodman, Clinic Director, Cohen Clinic @ Alaska Behavioral Health
     
    11:55 am – 12:40 pm
    Lunch, Networking, and Sponsor/Resource Row
     
    12:40 pm – 12:55 pm
    Moving & Shaking with Tutor.com
          · Maureen Haney, Sr. Program Manager, Military & Federal Programs, Tutor.com
     
    12:55 pm – 1:00 pm
    Military Spouse Jobs
          · Jen Pilcher, Client Partner, Recurrent Ventures
     
    1:00 pm – 1:10 pm
    Maintaining your Identity when Change is Constant
          · Kate Williams, Community Initiative Program Manager, Twelve Million Plus
     
    1:20 pm – 1:50 pm
    The Megaphone
          · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
     
    Stand-Up Comedian and Military advocate Ashley Gutermuth uses humor to bring awareness to the issues affecting military families and discusses how sharing personal stories is the way to make positive change.
     
    1:50 pm – 2:00 pm
    Prizes and Closing Remarks
          · Wendy Poling, Community Manager, USAA
     
    Final prizes and closing remarks from our presenting sponsor, USAA.
    5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
    Check-In, Headshots, Pampering & Sponsor/Resource Row
     
    6:00 pm – 6:10 pm
    Welcome Remarks
         · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
          · Wendy Poling, Community Manager, USAA
     
    6:10 pm – 6:20 pm
    Lifesaver Icebreaker
          · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
     
    6:20 pm – 6:35 pm
    Truth or Dare from our presenting sponsor, USAA
          · JJ Montanaro, Relationship Director, Military Advocacy Group, USAA
     
    We have a long standing tradition of phenomenal gift card giveaways by USAA as prizes for some fun games. We’ve played Family Feud, worked through Fact or Fiction and now for the first time in 2023, we are playing Turth or Dare – MilSpouseFest Style!
     
    6:35 pm – 7:20 pm
    Food, Beer, Headshots, Networking & Sponsor/Resource Row
     
    7:20 pm – 7:40 pm
    Caregiver & Mental Health Fireside Chat
          · Alicia Maddaloni, Alaska Fellow, Elizabeth Dole Foundation
          · Jennifer Jenkins, Warriors Speak® communications specialist, Wounded Warrior Project Inc
          · Susan Guillory (LCSW), Coordinator for the Program of General Caregiver Support Services, PGCSS
          · MaryBeth Goodman, Clinic Director, Cohen Clinic @ Alaska Behavioral Health
     
    7:40 pm – 7:55 pm
    Moving & Shaking with Tutor.com
          · Maureen Haney, Sr. Program Manager, Military & Federal Programs, Tutor.com
     
    7:55 pm – 8:00 pm
    Military Spouse Jobs
          · Jen Pilcher, Client Partner, Recurrent Ventures
     
    8:00 pm – 8:10 pm
    Maintaining your Identity when Change is Constant
          · Kate Williams, Community Initiative Program Manager, Twelve Million Plus
     
    8:20 pm – 8:50 pm
    The Megaphone
          · Ashley Gutermuth, Comedian
     
    Stand-Up Comedian and Military advocate Ashley Gutermuth uses humor to bring awareness to the issues affecting military families and discusses how sharing personal stories is the way to make positive change.
     
    8:50 pm – 9:00 pm
    Prizes and Closing Remarks
          · Wendy Poling, Community Manager, USAA
     
    Final prizes and closing remarks from our presenting sponsor, USAA.

    VENUE

    49th State Brewing | 717 W 3rd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99501, USA