Forging Ahead: MCEC 2022

Dr. Becky Porter, CEO of MCEC, reflects on 2021 and how MCEC's accomplishments will influence their direction for 2022.

 

Show Notes:

School Quest: https://schoolquest.militarychild.org/

Military Student Consultant: https://www.militarychild.org/MSC

Purple Star Schools: https://www.militarychild.org/purplestarschools

Food Insecurity: https://www.csis.org/analysis/food-insecurity-among-us-veterans-and-military-families

 

 Bio:

Dr. Porter is a proven “people first” leader with more than three decades of military service. As the President and Chief Executive Officer of MCEC, she oversees a wide range of research informed initiatives and distinct programs for military and veteran-connected students, parents, and youth-serving professionals. She leads the nonprofit organization whose mission is to support all military-connected children by educating, advocating, and collaborating to resolve education challenges associated with the military lifestyle.        Dr. Porter earned the US Army Surgeon General’s “A” proficiency designator, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Clinical Psychology, and a Master of Science degree in National Security and Strategic Studies; she is board certified in Clinical Health Psychology (American Board of Professional Psychology).