Starting Over: How to Transition Gracefully in a Chaotic World

Did you know that the average military family moves every 2 to 3 years? Of course you did; you are living that life! Join Jeridith Lord, licensed clinical professional counselor and PhD student, for a discussion from the perspective of a seasoned military spouse on how to "start over" gracefully. Using principles of acceptance and commitment therapy, Jeredith will help you strategize ways to overcome your transition anxiety and make your next move — or current move — a smooth one.

Jeridith Lord

Bridget Finkeldey

Jeridith Lord is a licensed clinical professional counselor and a PhD student at Endicott College. Her clinical practice emphasizes trauma informed care for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. She is passionate about supporting military families and used her platform as the RAF Mildenhall Spouse of the Year in 2021 to further awareness of the difficulties that many spouses experience on a daily basis. When she's not working or studying, Jeridith enjoys traveling with her husband and long walks with her dogs.

Virgginnia Buccioni-Hillmann

Bridget Finkeldey

Virgginnia is a DEI and talent acquisition professional based in the Bay Area with a proven record of building and improving processes that help companies find the right talent when they need it as well as coaching candidates on career and interviewing best practices. Her journey has given her a well-rounded background in acquiring talent across many industries, including tech, non-profit, government relations, and international organizations while keeping a DEI lens and contributing towards an equitable workforce. Her current mission is to positively disrupt and improve startups’ strategies in hiring to make them streamlined and comprehensive, as well as including Diversity and Inclusion practices to empower companies with top-notch talent from underrepresented communities. This mission encouraged her to pursue many ventures from becoming a founding partner at a talent tech company, to being an advisor to Dreamers In Tech, to public speaking to empower under-represented groups, and especially women on getting to the salary they deserve, interview, and career coaching, as well as advising companies on the importance of under-represented communities and women in Tech. Virgginnia has a business administration and political science background, and in her free time she enjoys surfing, yoga, and hiking with her Goldendoodle puppy.