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Rutgers University Virtual Mentorship Session

Nov 19, 2026 - Nov 19, 2026
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Virtual - Hosted on Microsoft Teams
Presented by SVA Employment Pathways
Mentorship Sessions

Welcome to the Rutgers 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 Rutgers University team, as well as the veterans below. Along with the Rutgers University team, you will have the opportunity to hear presentations from Henry, Matt, and Rebecca, 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. 

You’ll also receive free access to Google Career Certificates through SVA. These flexible, fully online, self-paced programs cover high-demand fields like Cybersecurity, AI, Data Analytics, IT Support, Project Management, and Digital Marketing, and may even count for college credit at your institution. A link with details will be sent to you after the event.

Featured Mentors
Mentor 1
Henry Moore
U.S. Air Force Veteran
TriWest Healthcare Alliance
Sr. Human Capital Business Partner
Henry Moore

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.

Mentor 2
Matt Lacy
U.S. Marine Corps Veteran
Motorola Solutions
Senior Project Manager, Mobile Video
Matt Lacy

Matt Lacy is a Senior Project Manager for Mobile Video within Motorola Solutions. Matt joined Motorola Solutions 13 years ago as a Systems Manager at West Point Military Academy. Currently, Matt leads evidence projects for state and local agencies along the East Coast. He is also the Co-President for Motorola Solutions’ Veterans Business Council where he focuses on giving back to the Veteran community, hiring Veterans through DoD Skillbridge and Recruit Military events, and sharing skills Veterans learned while serving in the Armed Forces with non-Veteran employees.

Before joining Motorola Solutions, Matt served four years in the United States Marine Corps. He was a Communications Technician with 8th Communications Battalion at Camp Lejeune, NC. Matt has one combat deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the Helmand Province, Afghanistan.

In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, golfing, hunting, and being outdoors in general. Matt has a bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Penn State University and currently resides in the Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania.

Mentor 3
Rebecca Smith
U.S. Air Force Veteran
Hertz
Senior Director of Talent Acquisition
Rebecca Smith

Rebecca is the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition at Hertz, where she leads the talent acquisition strategy for field and corporate operations across the United States and Canada, aligning hiring initiatives with business priorities and organizational growth.

She previously spent 19 years with MGM Resorts International, including serving as HR leader for Bellagio, one of the world’s most recognized luxury hospitality brands, and later as Vice President of Talent Acquisition. Across more than 24 years in human resources, Rebecca has led talent and people strategies in complex, high-volume operational environments.

In addition to her corporate work, Rebecca is an Adjunct Professor at East Carolina University, where she teaches Strategic Talent Acquisition, bridging academic theory with real-world enterprise practice.

She holds a Master’s degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology, is SPHR-certified, a certified Organizational Effectiveness Coach, and a U.S. Air Force veteran.