Our military history runs deep. From supporting service members coming home from World War II in the ’40s to creating online programs for deployed service members in the ’90s, Southern New Hampshire University’s support has always been strong.
And it’s what continues to inspire our Military Initiatives team today. Our regional directors and managers – located throughout the country – are all military veterans and spouses who understand the challenges and champion the successes of the military community.
Contact your region’s team member to learn more about events in your area, book a time to chat or request a military transcript evaluation.
Meet the Military Initiatives Team
Emily DeVito
Senior Director of Military Initiatives
CT, DC, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, PA, RI, Northern VA, VT
Emily is a U.S. Navy veteran and a military spouse. In her role, she assists military-affiliated personnel who want to pursue higher education. Emily also helps build partnerships with organizations aligned with SNHU's mission to support military students.
Previously, when Emily was on active duty, she served as the educational services officer on her ship, helping sailors reach their goals – even while deployed overseas. “So many service members and their family members are unaware of what options are available to them and opportunities are afforded to them for their service,” she says.
Now, as a civilian, she’s thankful to be able to continue to serve the military community in this capacity.
Regional Director of Military Initiatives
IN, IL, MI, NC, OH, SC, TN, Southern VA, WI, WV
Chris is a military veteran, now retired from a 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force. He believes that SNHU affords him the opportunity to continue serving the military community through honest and straightforward conversations that support personal and professional goals.
Chris has a deep understanding of online education while serving – as well as the challenges military members and their spouses face in finding the delicate balance between service, family and personal/professional development.
Regional Director of Military Initiatives and Insights
CO, IA, KS, KY, MO, NE, NM, OK, TX and WY
John is a retired veteran who served 16 years in the U.S. Army and 4 years in the U.S. Air Force. His main goal at SNHU is to help service members, veterans and their families get the most out of the benefits that they’ve earned by serving this great nation.
John knows firsthand the challenges of earning a degree while serving. “But I did it, and so can you!” he says. He is also familiar with how veteran educational benefits work, having used them for his spouse and dependents to earn their degrees, as well.
Regional Director of Military Initiatives
AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS and NY
Bob is a military veteran, now retired from a 25-year career in the U.S. Army. He believes all of our current active duty, National Guard, Reserve Forces and all of our veterans deserve the best that this country has to offer for the sacrifices that they and their families have made for this country.
In his role, Bob believes all military-affiliated learners should receive a quality education from an institution that fully supports the military community. Like SNHU, he is constantly seeking ways to strengthen that support from our students’ first class to graduation – and beyond.
Regional Director of Military Initiatives
AK, HI, ID, MT, MN, ND, OR, SD and WA
Kendra is a veteran, having served 7 years in the U.S. Army, and she is also a military spouse. She assists military-affiliated learners to connect their degree plans to their personal and professional goals.
Previously, Kendra served as a director of career services and placement with one of Lawton/Fort Sill’s local colleges. As a global career development facilitator and Hawk Eye Certified Veteran Development Coach, she’s presented webinars and seminars on career development best practices. She’s also well versed in the military transition, focused on life coaching, resume writing, interviewing and more.
Regional Manager of Military Initiatives
AZ, CA, NV and UT
Victoria is the spouse of an active-duty Marine. She helps service members and their families reach their educational goals in a flexible learning environment that is conducive to their operational tempo.
Previously, Victoria worked in military education centers, in family readiness and deployment support, and with military special needs families. As a deployment readiness coordinator, she executed the Battalion Commanders Unit and Personal Family Readiness Program vision. In executing the vision, she ensured that Marines, sailors and family members were equipped to meet the challenges of deployment and the unit’s mission.
