The Bridge Podcast: MFAN and rockITdata

The Bridge Podcast: MFAN and rockITdata

Join us as we explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and community impact with MFAN and rockITdata. In each episode, we dive into thought-provoking conversations with industry leaders, veterans, and change-makers who are shaping the future. From harnessing AI and cloud solutions to empowering military families and fostering meaningful connections, this podcast delivers insights that matte

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May 4, 2026 44 mins
In episode 10 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO Shannon Razsadin sits down with Beth Foster, former Executive Director of the Office of Force Resiliency at the Pentagon, and Ryan Kules, Project Odyssey Program Manager at Wounded Warrior Project, for an honest conversation about the realities shaping mental health within the military community. From cumulative stress and isolation to navigating support systems, the discussion explores how wel...
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In episode 9 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, connected with nonprofit partners focused on military child wellbeing. With Kara Dallman of Our Military Kids, Jenny Valderas of Operation Homefront and Amse Heck of Military Child Education Coalition, Shannon leads a conversation focused on the often-unseen experiences of military children, examining how stress, transition, and uncertainty shape their daily lives and long-ter...

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February 26, 2026 37 mins

In episode eight of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with Travis Dalton of Claritev and Maj Gen (Ret) Dr. Michael Place to explore how rural healthcare access shapes the wellbeing and readiness of military families. Drawing on MFAN’s latest research, the conversation examined the realities facing service members and their families who live on or near rural installations, rely on civilian healthcare networks, or tran...

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December 17, 2025 32 mins

In episode 7 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with logistics and crisis response leaders Rebecca Grimes, Todd Avery, and Delia Johnson, to discuss how MFAN activated a nationwide emergency grocery response program and information campaign within days of the largest shutdown in American history. Shannon and this panel explore how corporate and non-profit partners can come together during crisis to serve military f...

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In episode 6 of The Bridge, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with Liz Porter, the President of Leidos’ Health and Civil Sector, to discuss the interconnected challenges impacting military family health, how technology continues to improve access to resources, and the role of Leidos' commitment to innovation, leadership, and improving the lives of all military families. 

 

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October 30, 2025 47 mins
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September 8, 2025 47 mins

In episode 4 of The Bridge – The Mission: Food Insecurity, MFAN CEO, Shannon Razsadin, sat down with changemakers from CDC Foundation, Chobani, Instacart, and US Foods. This Hunger Action Month, we’re digging into the persistent challenge of food insecurity for military families as well as partnerships and programs fueling innovative solutions for Hunger Action Month and beyond.

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· Diane Kolack – Senior Progra...

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The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community.

For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research, coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response, has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the families who stand beside them.  

Our podcasts are produced by rockITdata, a leading innov...

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The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community.

For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research, coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response, has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the families who stand beside them.  

Our podcasts are produced by rockITdata, a leading innov...

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The Bridge Podcast: A podcast on how leaders use data to make decisions in the military community.

For over a decade, Military Family Advisory Network (MFAN) research—coupled with our data-informed, collaborative, and agile programmatic response—has shaped the military family agenda and strengthened the ecosystem for those who serve and the families who stand beside them.  

Our podcasts are produced by rockITdata, a leading innovat...

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