Empowering Heroes at Home: The Hope For The Warriors Journey

Join us for an insightful fireside chat with Erin Lester, Head of Operations and Warrior Experience for Hope For The Warriors, as she sheds light on the vital support needed for both active-duty military members around the world and those transitioning to civilian life. Erin will discuss the growing demand for assistance among military families, with Hope For The Warriors continuing to break intake records each month as more families seek help. She’ll dive into the critical programs designed to support service members and their families, focusing on how they ease the transition process and provide the necessary resources for success. As we acknowledge the unique challenges faced by both active-duty personnel and veterans, Erin will highlight the importance of community and tailored support.

Erin Lester (She/Her)

Fueled by the desire to support Service Members, Veterans and Military Spouses, Erin has spent more than 20 years addressing the critical needs of our nation’s military and their families.

Erin serves as the Head of Operations and Warrior Experience at Hope For The Warriors. Each day is an opportunity to deliver proven solutions that improve the lives of veterans and military families. HOPE’s direct support to military families positively impacts the financial wellness, mental health and social supports military families need today.

As a military spouse, Erin enjoys serving her military community. After several deployments, two kids, and many PCS moves, she is proud to be a member of the HOPE family.