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Military spouse Renee Holton is a powerful example of what happens when determination meets the right resources. After more than a decade in healthcare and clinical research, Renee took a career break to move overseas for her active-duty spouse\u2019s next assignment. She leveraged Hiring Our Heroes military spouse programs to relaunch her career after returning to the U.S. from overseas.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A Career Built on Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Prior to moving overseas, Renee spent over 14 years in the healthcare industry, contributing to groundbreaking research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She worked on projects focused on cancer survivorship, pediatric cancer, and hereditary cancer. Renee then transitioned to leading change management for pediatric outpatient clinics while earning her MBA in Leadership and Management. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After moving to Germany with her husband, Renee paused her career and focused on volunteer work with their duty station\u2019s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR). When it was time to return stateside, she found support through Hiring Our Heroes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Building Success Through Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Renee applied for the Department of Defense\u2019s Military Spouse Career Accelerator Pilot<\/a> (MSCAP). Facilitated by HOH, the program connects military spouses to 12-week paid fellowships. Her HOH fellows program manager, Jill New, \u201cwent above and beyond,\u201d Renee shared. \u201cShe was an excellent advocate, connecting me with hiring managers and showcasing my skills to various companies.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Renee attended an HOH Amplify<\/a> event where she participated in professional development tailored to military spouses. Attending the event expanded her network, and those relationships played an essential role in landing her current position.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI owe much of my success to the incredible people I enjoyed working with at HOH and the valuable resources provided through this program.\u201d \u2013 Renee Holton<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

From Fellow to Full Time <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Renee\u2019s drive and preparation led to her acceptance as an MSCAP fellow with Humana. She maximized the opportunity, converting her fellowship into a full-time role and continuing to grow within the organization. \u201cI owe much of my success to the incredible people I enjoyed working with at HOH and the valuable resources provided through this program,\u201d Renee said.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her story emphasizes the resilience of military spouses\u2014and the value of utilizing resources like HOH to turn challenges into career opportunities.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you are reentering the workforce, changing industries, or relocating to a new duty station, Hiring Our Heroes offers the tools and community to help you succeed. Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore <\/strong>Military Spouse Resources<\/strong><\/a> to get started. <\/strong> <\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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