The Veteran (Semi) Professional

Ep. 150: Enlisted Marine to Working at the VA, Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs, and Founding a Veteran-Focused Marketing Firm with Barrett Bogue

June 15, 2022 Mark
The Veteran (Semi) Professional
Ep. 150: Enlisted Marine to Working at the VA, Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs, and Founding a Veteran-Focused Marketing Firm with Barrett Bogue
Show Notes

Barrett is a truly awesome person. 

He started off as an enlisted Infantryman in the Marine Corps and has been deeply involved in supporting the veteran community since:

  • Founder, Evocati, LLC: a public relations and consulting firm that partners with leading businesses around the country to grow their investment within the military-connected sector
  • Close to a decade working at the VA where he focused on policies concerning the GI Bill, which we talk about heavily in the show. 
  • Vice President,  Public Relations and Chapter Engagement for Student Veteran of America 
  • George W. Bush Foundation Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program Fellow 
  • Co-Author of "Called to Lead" from the Center for a New American Security, which examined the connections between military service and higher education leadership roles
  • Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence Program
  • Executive Board Member: The Paradigm Switch, a leading nonprofit that helped military spouses work anywhere in the world
  • Stanford Ignite Post-9/11 Veterans Program alumni 

Resources mentioned:
Free ATS Resume Scanner | SkillSyncer
Veteran Opportunity Report | Social Impact (linkedin.com)
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