On February 1st, 2024 SFI will host our Second Annual Collective Voices Symposium featuring a powerful line up of speakers who will dive into the history of the Civil Rights Movement and its intersectionality with our movement to defend our democracy at this critical moment in our nation's history.

At SFI we are dedicated to ensuring all voices are heard and we strive to have a membership that is representative of all those who serve. Participants will share their stories, connect, learn more about Secure Families Initiatives advocacy to combat racism, demilitarize foreign and domestic policies, and brainstorm collective action to move our community forward in 2024.

The two-part Symposium will highlight all voices within our community in an environment where we can use our shared experiences and learn from one another, and save our democracy!

This year's Symposium includes two separate sessions:

Session 1: Democracy: Yesterday & Today - Thursday, February 1st 2 - 3pm ET / 11am - 12pm PT

Speakers include:

• Lieutenant Colonel Troy Mosley (Retired)
• Chief Nick Borges, Seaside, California Police Department
• Monique Street, Blue Star Families DEPLOY Financial Wellness Fellow.

Session 2: Democracy: What's at Stake? - Thursday, February 1st 6 - 7 pm ET / 3 - 4 pm PT

Speakers include:

• Jennifer Barnhill, Military Journalist, Researcher & Advocate
• Sam Gomez, Executive Director - The Epicenter
• Joanna Sweatt, Organizing Director - Common Defense

This virtual event is open to all military family members, veterans and community members.

We have an amazing, highly-informative lineup of SFI Roundtable moderators:

• Khiet Ho
• Shalena Critchlow
• Erin Anhalt
• Daniella Horne
• Brandi Jones
• Alexis McDonald

RSVP by filling out the form on the right to join us!