OUR STORY
Behind the Scenes
When a woman steps out of uniform, she often enters a world that doesn’t recognize her strength, her story, or the sacrifices she carried quietly. Her service is questioned, her identity feels shaken, and she begins her transition feeling more invisible than ever, searching for purpose, connection, and a place where she truly belongs.
Most transition programs focus on résumés, job titles, and checklists, but women veterans need more than tasks. They need community. They need spaces where they can breathe, heal, rediscover who they are beyond their rank, and be surrounded by people who understand the emotional weight of starting over. They deserve to be seen, heard, and supported as whole human beings.
Military Women’s Collective is different because we center the woman before the veteran. We stand for belonging, visibility, and sisterhood. We create spaces where women can reconnect with themselves, rebuild identity, and walk into their next chapter with a community that refuses to let them disappear.
Founded in 2021, MWC offers free, women‑centered support including career mentorship, professional development, mental health resources, networking circles, and outdoor therapeutic gatherings. Every program is built with intention: to honor her story, strengthen her voice, and remind her she never has to navigate transition alone.
No woman veteran should ever feel invisible. At MWC, she never will.
Motivated, energetic and fully of new ideas! Marina helped me navigate LinkedIn so I can be more efficient and productive in future career searches. Just when I thought I was hitting every target possible, Marina introduced me to new ideas, possibilities, and paths to get there. If you need a Super Connector or want to know how to better connect with people in your desired industries, she is the one to help!
Gabriel F.
I really appreciated Marina’s authenticity and enthusiasm. We had a wonderful conversation where she helped guide me to further resources that will help cultivate my passion to help fellow Veterans. I’m highly encouraged and thankful to my new mentor and friend.
Amber K.
Where to begin? Marina is an absolute delight. She is so multi-faceted when it comes to advice/guidance. Her profile indicates where she has specific strengths, but that is augmented by her own personal energy and optimism. She can give you some super critical information about transition processes in a variety of ways, and concurrently make you feel better about life in general! Truly a great resource and testament to the quality that Veterati utilizes!
Robert L.
Where do I start, it felt like talking to a long time friend. Marina is absolutely amazing and very ready and willing to jump right in and help. (Did I mention that she custom made my LinkedIn background?). She gave me a lot of resources, and walked me step by step on how to search for roles on different sites, and connecting to the people who would be resourceful from the company. I made a friend and I'm excited to have her in this journey.
Lydiah O.
Marina is the epitome of the classic Roger Staubach quote “There’s no traffic on the extra mile”. She’s dynamic, extremely knowledgeable on so many aspects of the transition process, and ready to impart the knowledge with humility and verve. If you’re transitioning - I highly recommend a conversation with Marina to help you with the things you don’t know that you don’t know… If she doesn’t have the answer, and she will 9/10 times, she’ll know who to call to get you the answers. Thank you Marina!
Vivienne G.
Marina was incredible from the beginning of the conversation! Her encouragement of rebranding myself in the digital space and increasing my digital footprint was incredible. She is both inspiring and easy to talk to. I loved her energy, sense of humor and resources. I would encourage anyone from anywhere to talk with Marina. I have already booked my second call!