In episode 8 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with Travis Dalton of Claritev and Dr. Michael Place to explore how rural healthcare access shapes the wellbeing and readiness of military families. Drawing on MFAN’s latest research, the conversation examined the realities facing service members and their families who live on or near rural installations, rely on civilian healthcare networks, or transition into rural communities after service. From policy considerations to technology and system transparency, the discussion focused on practical solutions that can improve care for military connected families and ensure that where a family is stationed does not determine the quality of care they receive. […]
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The Mission: Shutdown Support
In episode 7 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with logistics and crisis response leaders Rebecca Grimes, Todd Avery, and Delia Johnson, to discuss how MFAN activated a nationwide emergency grocery response program and information campaign within days of the largest shutdown in American history. Shannon and this panel explore how corporate and non-profit partners can come together during crisis to serve military families and what comes next. […]
The Mission: Advancing Military Family Well-Being
In episode 6 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with Liz Porter, the President of Leidos’ Health and Civil Sector, to discuss the interconnected challenges impacting military family health, how technology continues to improve access to resources, and the role of Leidos’ commitment to innovation, leadership, and improving the lives of all military families. […]
The Mission: Employment
In episode 5 of The Bridge – The Mission: Employment, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with leaders in the military spouse employment space and a service member transitioning to civilian employment to discuss the unique challenges military spouses and veterans face in finding meaningful employment. This episode was filmed before the 2025 Government Shutdown
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The Mission: Food Insecurity
In episode 4 of The Bridge – The Mission: Food Insecurity, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with changemakers from CDC Foundation, Chobani, Instacart, and US Foods. This Hunger Action Month, we’re digging into the persistent challenge of food insecurity for military families as well as partnerships and programs fueling innovative solutions for Hunger Action Month and beyond. […]
The Mission: PCS Prep
In episode 3 of The Bridge – The Mission: PCS Prep, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with Erin Ward, Founder and Team Leader at HRVA Homes powered by Keller Williams, to discuss their own PCS stories and practical resources for navigating your military family’s next move based on research insights. […]
The Mission: Financial Wellness
In the latest episode of The Bridge – The Mission: Financial Wellness, we cover key issues impacting military and veteran family finances. Armed with data, MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin invites guest experts to discuss critical topics like the impact of frequent moves on finances, BAH, how to spot and report scams, where find resources, and much more. […]
The Mission: Access to Care
In this episode, we discuss the challenges of healthcare access for military families and discuss innovative solutions with industry leaders.
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