PowerToFly Summit

Wendy McClinton is the Chief Executive Officer of Black Veterans for Social Justice. A New York City native, she served a decade in the U.S. Army during the Desert Storm Persian Gulf era. She leads BVSJ’s work across career pathways, economic stability, wellness and community leadership for veterans and their families. She has served as National Vice Commander of the National Association of Black Veterans and as a member of the NYC Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Board and the VA Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans. She holds an executive certification in nonprofit management from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and was conferred a Doctor of Humanities in 2022 for her service to veterans, their families and the community.