Journey to Restoration – Shield of Sisters

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January 31 – February 3, 2025

Join us for the Shield of Sisters Inaugural Military Sexual Trauma Conference: Journey to Restoration! Get ready for an action-packed three days filled with empowerment, healing, and sisterhood.

Host Hotel:
Double Tree Madison East
4402 East Washington Ave
Madison, Wisconsin 53704

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Experience networking opportunities, engaging breakout sessions on self-care, powerful general sessions with panels and fireside chats, and even a luau to celebrate your journey to healing. And let’s not forget about the exciting exhibits and swag waiting for you!

Networking opportunities
Breakout sessions on self-care
General sessions with panels and fireside chats
A luau
Exciting exhibits and swag

This is your chance to lay down your trauma and embrace a new path toward thriving after MST. Don’t just survive – thrive! Learn how to reclaim your power, access resources, and prioritize self-care at our life-changing event. You won’t want to miss this epic journey of transformation and healing with your fellow sisters. Secure your spot today!

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Keynote Speaker

James Bond
Secretary
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs

As the first Marine to serve as WDVA Secretary and the first openly LGBTQ person to head a cabinet agency in Wisconsin, Secretary Bond is honored to have been chosen by Governor Evers to be the chief advocate for more than 330,000 veterans and their families. James has been with WDVA since 2010, serving as Administrator of the Divisions of Veterans Benefits and Veterans Services, overseeing many of the department’s programs, benefits and services. From 2019 to 2023 James served as the Deputy Secretary and was responsible for day-to-day operations, as well as directing and coordinating the Department’s strategic planning and program development. Before Joining WDVA, James was employed by the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development as Deputy Division Administrator in the Divisions of Employment and Training and Family Supports, and as Bureau Director of Management Services, in the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. James attained his Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees from the University of Wisconsin–Madison after serving on active duty in the United States Marine Corps from 1983 through 1988 with assignments at home and abroad. James lives in Madison with his husband, Todd, and their two sons.