Advocacy
MOAA Leads Effort to Address Military Spouse Employment Challenges in Federal Workforce
The government has fallen behind in helping spouses keep a career on the move. A fix could come in the must-pass NDAA.
As MOAA's Director of Government Relations for Military Family and Survivor Policy, Jen Goodale is responsible for ensuring programs and policies designed to support uniformed service families address unique challenges these families face due to service. She manages and develops relationships to advance legislative priorities on the Hill, with DoD, and with other military and veterans service organizations. She also advises MOAA's Currently Serving Spouse Advisory Council.
The government has fallen behind in helping spouses keep a career on the move. A fix could come in the must-pass NDAA.
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