Women Veterans

Women Veterans Committee Meeting Information

Monthly Meeting

Date: 3rd Wednesday of each month
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)

Quarterly Meetings

• May 20^th, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• August 19^th, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• November 18^th, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• February 17^th, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• May 19^th, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• August 18^th, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)
• February 16^th, 2027 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Central (12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Eastern)

Microsoft Teams

Click here: NACVSO Women Veterans Committee | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams

Mission Statement

The National Association of County Veterans Service officers, Women Veterans Committee is formed with a passionate mission to not only bring awareness to the needs, but also to be a voice for Women Veterans everywhere.

This committee is formed of a diverse population dedicated Women Veterans, ranging in a magnitude of demographics, culture, age, and branch of service; coming together with a passion to continue their mission of service to their fellow Veterans, with specific goals to allow focus on the needs of Women Veterans.

• The WVC works in cohesion with NACVSO Executive Board members and NACVSO as a whole, to identify and address currently trending Women Veteran issues and needs across the country.
• The NACVSO WVC focuses to collaborate with NACVSO legislative committee to propose and lobby for solution in regards to the trending needs, seen and reported by the NACVSO WVC.
• The NACVSO WVC works with purpose to build and maintain professional relations applicable to Women Veteran’s programming and supporting entities, to assist Association members with tools and resources to assist Women Veterans of all eras, backgrounds, and demographics.
• The NACVSO WVC hosts routine meetings, reflecting a supportive and encouraging environment, as a place to gather and provide insight, information, and guidance to fellow NACVSO Women Veteran Committee members.
• The NACVSO WVC works hand in hand with the NACVSO Executive Board to host a Women Veterans committee event to promote awareness and connections amongst association members, at the NACVSO annual conference.

Jenna Schmidtke,
NACVSO Women Veteran’s Representative

Jenna Schmidtke – NACVSO Women Veterans rep worked hand in hand to push the Warriors Fertility Act with Representative Kelly Morrison, which will make infertility a presumptive condition for veteran under the Expansion of the PACT ACT.

Jenna Schmidtke – NACVSO Women Veterans rep. presented at Congressional Round table discussions in Washington DC, addressing the needs women veterans are facing today.

NACVSO Board members with Ranking Member Takano, in Washington DC, attending the leadership Summit, discussing the importance of the current legislation regarding women Veterans and their time sensitive needs.

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Center for Women Veterans

Welcome all women Veterans, servicewomen, family members, caregivers, and advocates! The Center’s mission is to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration. 

Our Vision is to empower, enroll and encourage women Veterans to trust and choose VA.

The Center for Women Veterans was established by Congress in November 1994 by Public Law 103-446 to advocate for improved outcomes and access to VA benefits, services, and opportunities for women Veterans through education, outreach, and collaboration.  

We are women Veterans proud to serve our sister Veterans and those who serve them. Stay in touch, sign up for emails, follow us on Facebook, X @VAWomenVets and Pinterest @DeptVetAffairs. We share information on benefits and services, events, stories, research and more. Thank you for your service!

The Center for Women Veterans (CWV) is located in Washington, DC, and was established by Congress in November of 1994.
Please check them out here following link.

The Center for Women Veterans welcomes comments and concerns regarding issues that women veterans are experiencing. Their contact information is listed on their webpage. 

Notable Partnerships

Department of Labor - https://www.dol.gov/vets/womenveterans/
Lean In - http://leanincircles.org/chapter/lean-in-women-veterans
eMentor - https://ementorprogram.org/about
Service Women Action Network - http://www.servicewomen.org/

Resources

Women’s Health Services – www.womenshealth.va.gov
Women Veterans Call Center – 1-855-VA-WOMEN (1-855-829-6636)
Center for Women Veterans – http://www.va.gov/womenvet/cwv/index.asp

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Locate the nearest VA facility – www.va.gov/directory
Check VA eligibility – www.va.gov/heahteligibility
VA benefit information – https://www.benefits.va.gov/benefits/
VA Homeless program – www.va.gov/homeless
VA Homeless Hotline – 1-877-4AIDVET (1-877-424-3838)
Veterans Crisis Hotline – 1-800-273-8255, Press 1
Access to eBenefits – www.ebenefits.va.gov
Access to My Health eVet – www.myhealth.va.gov
VA Apps for Mobile Devices – Click here for attachment

Women Veteran Brochure - PDF

For more information, please contact Jenna Schmidtke – jschmidtke@nacvso.org