Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
Sam Whitehurst is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in military and organizational management. Currently serving as the Vice President of Programs and Services at the Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services since February 2019, Sam previously dedicated over 23 years to the U.S. Army, holding various significant positions such as Director of Soldier for Life and Senior Director for the 18th Airborne Corps. Notably, Sam directed multiple large-scale programs and projects with budgets exceeding $7.7 billion, developed strategic objectives, and provided critical oversight and leadership to teams of thousands. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a Master of Arts in Liberal Arts from Louisiana State University, and two Master's degrees focused on Military Operational Art and Science and Military Strategic Studies from esteemed military institutions.
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Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
There are nearly 11 million organizations across all sectors of American society. If they all include our military veterans and their families as employees, students, recipients of services and supports – those touched by military service will thrive. As a nation, we can’t rely on a small number of veteran serving organizations and government. It takes a whole of society approach. The good news is that there is no lack of will on the part of the American public. They want to help but they may not be sure how. This is where Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services comes in—we are a resource for individuals, organizations, and communities interested in the long-term wellbeing of our veterans and their families. We use our influence, ideas, and actions to assist other organizations, who in turn integrate veterans and their families into their local activities. These organizations transform the lives of service members, veterans, and their families, ensuring they reach their full potential. Our mission is to ensure our veterans and military families can succeed where they live and that every organization, across all sectors of society, effectively integrate veterans and their families into their organization and existing programs. We work with organizations from all sectors of society – public, private, social, and civic. We provide and coordinate technical assistance/training, resource sharing, and strong leadership for our partners, who, with our ongoing support share our noble purpose: to make the lives of our veterans and their families better.