National Military Spouse Network Career Summit 2026 Set for September 28 - October 2

Summit Features Interactive Panels Led by Experts in Professional Development, Career branding, Networking, Entrepreneurship, and More

LORTON, Va., Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Military Spouse Network (NMSN), the premiere organization supporting and promoting the professional and personal growth of the nation's military spouses, will hold its 2026 NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit presented by Wells Fargo, September 28 – October 2. The virtual event, which will be live streamed on the NMSN website, is open to military spouses in the U.S. and worldwide in both active-duty and veteran households and will feature a wide range of topical sessions led by well-known experts in their fields. The Summit is designed to provide proactive solutions and ideas for career growth while balancing the many life challenges facing military families. In addition, an in-person networking event, Future Ready: Building Careers Without Borders will be held in Pentagon City on the evening of September 30 and connect attendees directly with leaders in the government, non-profit and corporate spaces for targeted mentoring.

To attend the virtual sessions, register here, and click here to register for the networking event.

"In today's fast-paced world, empowering military spouses with the tools and resources they need to succeed is more critical than ever, and we are proud to be working with Wells Fargo on the 2026 NMSN Career Summit," said Sue Hoppin, founder and president of NMSN. "Spouses are highly skilled, adaptable professionals navigating unique challenges. The Summit will offer actionable career guidance to attendees while also introducing top business leaders to some of the country's finest talent."

Wells Fargo is sponsoring this year's NMSN Military Spouse Career Summit via its Military Spouse Homefront Heroes Hiring (HHH) Program. This initiative is designed to attract and recruit spouses and domestic partners of actively serving military personnel into various in-person, hybrid, and temporarily remote career opportunities. "Military spouses bring extraordinary talent and perspective to the workplace. Wells Fargo is honored to partner with the National Military Spouse Network to empower military spouses as professionals, champion their value to the business community, and strengthen the networks that fuel success and personal fulfillment," said Maggie Reinagel, Head of Military Talent Events & Programs.

The National Military Spouse Career Summit presented by Wells Fargo will feature must-attend virtual seminars, including:

• Creating a Compelling One-Sheet – Led by Melissa St. Clair, Owner, Paper Chaser Biz, LLC: Mon, September 28, 2026, 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
• Adjusting Was the Strategy All Along: A Capacity First Marketing Approach to Staying Consistent When Life Keeps Changing – Led by Jenine Young, Founder, Social Linkage: Mon, September 28, 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
• The Pivot Is the Career: Why Your Constraints Are Your Competitive Advantage – Led by Leanna Baker, PharmD, MS, Founder, ScoutLocal: Tues, September 29, 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
• From Volunteer to Policy Leader: Turning Passion into Professional Purpose – Led by Samantha Sliney, Esq., Founder, White Lace & Combat Boots: Wed, September 30, 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
• Rooted in Values, Not Roles: Building a Career That Moves With You – Led by Josephine Rollyson, MSW, LSW, Founder, Mental Health for Me, LLC: Thurs, October 1, 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT
• Building Military Spouse Careers That Last: Overcoming Underemployment Through Mentorship and Opportunity – Led by Leslie Coffey, VP, Military Engagement, American Corporate Partners: Fri, October 2, 10:00 - 11:00 AM EDT
• Staying Grounded During the Job Search Ultramarathon – Led by Dr. Andrea Sivanich, Coach, Consultant & Speaker: Fri, October 2, 6:00 - 7:00 PM EDT

NMSN will hold Future Ready: Building Careers Without Borders, an in-person speed mentoring and networking reception on Wednesday, September 30, at Pentagon City in Arlington, VA, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM EDT.

About National Military Spouse Network
Founded in 2010, the National Military Spouse Network (NMSN) delivers ongoing personal and professional development for military spouses by providing quality content, mentoring, networking opportunities and resources, including a monthly newsletter and free bi-annual digital magazine. The organization is dedicated to removing barriers to military spouse employment and entrepreneurship through informed advocacy supporting military spouses throughout every stage of military life. For more information on NMSN, visit www.nationalmilitaryspousenetwork.org.

About Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $2.3 trillion in assets. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 38 on Fortune's 2026 rankings of America's largest corporations. News, insights, and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.

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SOURCE National Military Spouse Network