Where Data Becomes Action
October 31, 2024At MFAN, everything we do is grounded in research. We know data is only as impactful as the changemakers who put it to work. That’s why our research efforts are designed for action — inspiring the creation of programs, resources, and avenues of support for the military-connected community.
Every two years, following the release of the Military Family Support Programming Survey results, MFAN brings together military family members and public and private leaders who share a commitment to building data-informed solutions. The 2024 Solutions Summit, in collaboration with CVS Health, engaged hundreds of stakeholders in Summer 2024 in a collaborative process focused on four pillars of military and veteran family well-being:
- Healthy Bodies: Supporting the physical and mental health of the whole family
- Healthy Families: Navigating the resources needed for growing families
- Healthy Homes: Supporting families with housing and through military moves
- Healthy Futures: Financial support now and planning for the future
Each attendee brought their personal experiences and expertise to the table, creating lively discussions focused on turning insights into action. Participants identified key players who could effect change, gauged momentum to address issues, and pinpointed strategies and expected outcomes of proposed policies, programs, and resources.
MFAN believes in public-private collaboration. We also believe that no solutions should be designed absent the input of those they will serve. The Solutions Summit is a key example of how comprehensive solutions can be created when we work together.
Summary Report
As part of MFAN’s commitment to rigor and transparency, we have released the 2024 Solutions Summit Summary Report to share key learnings, opportunities, and potential next steps we will continue to explore alongside our partners.
Summit Snapshots
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Left to Right: MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin moderates the Actioning on Data panel with Patty Barron, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community and Family Policy; Michele Godfrey, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Kelly Hruska, National Military Family Association; and Dr. Debbie Bradbard, Boeing Center for Veteran Transition and Military Families at Virginia Tech
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Facilitators compile group takeaways from the Healthy Homes discussion presented by Habitat for Humanity
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Visual practitioner Erin Gordon creates a “Wisdom Wall” to illustrate Solutions Summit happenings
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Participants engage in the Healthy Bodies discussion presented by US Foods
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MFAN’s Director of Programs Janice Walton facilitates a group activity
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MFAN Board Chair Delores Johnson Davis welcomes attendees to the 2024 Solutions Summit
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MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin provides remarks
Wisdom Wall
Key concepts and conversations from the 2024 Solutions Summit were captured in real time through the use of text and imagery. This visual notetaking provides a synthesized snapshot of the group memory and illustratively serves as a record of the process and results. Download the artwork here.
Thank you to our partners
Driving scalable, sustainable impact requires a holistic approach across multiple sectors. Thank you to representatives from ‘for purpose’ organizations, government agencies, corporations, foundations, and family members who continue to share their time, energy, and talents for the betterment of the military community.
