Jarrett Thomas

Experience

1. Director

   U.S. Army Soldier For Life

   Sep 2023 — Present · Arlington, VA, US

   Led enterprise-wide strategy impacting 1M+ Soldiers and Veterans; advised senior Army leadership on transition, employment, education, health, and outreach. Tasked with enhancing lifecycle support for Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve Soldiers and their Families. Built and scaled cross-sector partnerships with Fortune 500s, federal agencies, and NGOs. Launched integrated programs that improved Veteran employment outcomes, expanded education access, and increased community engagement across 50+ regions. Drove policy reforms aligning military talent with private sector workforce needs. Directed the development and execution of enterprise-wide strategies aimed at enhancing Veteran connectedness and well-being, addressing gaps in outreach and support services. Faced with declining engagement and public trust, initiated cross-sector partnerships and data-driven outreach campaigns, increasing Veteran engagement metrics over 24 months. Spearheaded internal culture transformation and implemented KPIs aligned with mission outcomes, resulting in a boost in organizational trust scores among key stakeholders. These efforts reinforced public confidence in the Army’s long-term commitment to Veteran care while positioning the directorate as an Army leader in social impact strategy. Established and nurtured strategic partnerships with DoD agencies, federal and state organizations, non-profits, and private industry to expand program reach, resulting in an increase in program impact over two years and securing new funding and contracts through enhanced cross-sector collaboration.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Arts - MA, Organizational Management

• The United States Army War College

  Master's degree, Military Strategic Studies, General

• Hampton University

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, History