Texas A&M University Virtual Mentorship Session

Welcome to the Texas A&M University Virtual Student Veterans Mentorship Session hosted by SVA Employment Pathways! Please register via the link above to attend this event.

This is more than an information session. It’s a direct connection to someone who is committed to helping you succeed.

You’ll meet veterans who have built careers at leading Fortune 500 companies and are willing to share what they’ve learned, how they navigated their own transitions, and what it takes to build a successful career after service.

And the relationship doesn’t end when the session is over. You have the opportunity to reach out directly to a veteran who is invested in your future— to ask questions, seek guidance, find a mentor, and get advice as you build your career.

Their experience can help shape your path. Their guidance can help open doors. Your future is worth the connection.

In this Information Session, we are honored to be joined by the Texas A&M University team, as well as the veterans below. Along with the Texas A&M University team, you will have the opportunity to hear presentations from Henry, Sean, and Ron, as well as connect with them via the Exhibitors tab on this page.

As a benefit for attending, all student veterans who register and attend will receive a free LinkedIn Premium subscription, courtesy of Student Veterans of America. It is a valuable tool to help you grow your network and move forward on your career journey. 

Ron DeSilva is an Assistant Director within EY’s Talent Function. Ron has been with EY for 16 years, and he has managed the experienced recruiting functions for multiple EY businesses in consulting, assurance, and strategy before taking on the role of EY’s veteran recruiting program leader in 2019.

Ron is a US Air Force veteran who served honorably during Operation Desert Storm as an Air Traffic Controller. Additionally, Ron was on special assignment in Colombia with the U.S. Drug Interdiction Program. After his time with the USAF, Ron spent 4 years in government consulting in Washington, D.C., before moving to Atlanta and transitioning into the HR/ Talent Acquisition field.

Ron holds a Master’s Degree in HR Management from Cornell University and a Bachelor’s in Business Management from Wilmington University. Ron has been married for 28 years and has 2 children. In his spare time, Ron enjoys golfing, cooking, and traveling with his family.

Sean Wilkins joined Penske in April of 2018 and is serving as the company’s first Military Recruiting Manager. In this role, Sean is spearheading the organization’s efforts to build an industry-leading military recruitment program focused on attracting, hiring, onboarding, training, and retaining top veteran talent across the organization. A few of his achievements include creating Penske’s first Department of Labor registered apprenticeship for drivers, helping to establish the Veteran Business Resource Group and serving as the Texas chapter chair, developing a Department of Defense Skillbridge program for logistics leaders, and leading enterprise efforts for Penske’s recognition as a Military.com top 25 Veteran Employer for 2024.

Before joining Penske, Sean proudly served for eight years as an officer in the United States Army. He held a variety of staff positions, serving primarily as a Human Resources officer at the Battalion and Brigade levels at Fort Carson, CO, and during deployments to Ramadi, Iraq, and Jalalabad, Afghanistan. Sean also served as an instructor at the US Army’s Human Resources School in Fort Jackson, SC, developing junior officers at the Basic Officer Leader’s Course. Following his military service, Sean continued his career in Human Resources, building and leading talent acquisition teams for several companies in the mortgage industry before joining Penske.

Sean earned his B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Hampshire in 2005 and currently resides in Fort Worth, TX.

Henry Moore is a Sr. Human Capital Business Partner with TriWest Healthcare Alliance and an experienced organizational leader and HR professional with more than 15 years of experience in employee relations, project management, employee life-cycle management, onboarding, talent acquisition, and program management. Specializing in employee relations, Henry provides business consultation and employee relations solutions to a 383-member Military and Veteran Services and Provider Network Management team.

Henry’s team leads the planning, scheduling, and execution of military treatment facility (MTF) business optimization plans, beneficiary education training, process improvement recommendations, regulatory standards, and workflow optimization for 42 Defense Health Agency military treatment facilities serving more than 8,000 TRICARE beneficiaries. A people-first leader, Henry is highly skilled in interpreting state, federal, and DoD regulations and guidelines, and has extensive experience in employee record maintenance, training, counseling, background checks, and managing employee complaints.

Henry is a retired U.S. Air Force veteran with 21 years of active-duty service.