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Former Commander Launches Program to Help Veterans Transition into High-Impact Careers
For more than a decade, former U.S. Coast Guard Commander Christy Rutherford has carried a vision many considered too ambitious: creating a clear, proven pathway for senior military leaders to transition into high-earning, deeply fulfilling civilian careers.
Ten years ago, Rutherford attempted to host a conference to help veterans navigate the civilian job market. She failed. But in true officer fashion, she didn’t retreat. She recalibrated.
That early setback sparked three new business ideas. Each is rooted in solving the same mission-critical problem: bridging the gap between a veteran’s leadership experience and their ability to secure meaningful, lucrative roles after service.
