MISNS Advocacy & Ambassador Program
Women Veterans Advocacy
Survivor-centered outreach. System-level change. Real support for servicewomen.
We raise awareness of moral injury among women veterans and strengthen access to mental health support + basic needs resources through education, partnerships, and community engagement.
About the Program
The MISNS Advocacy & Ambassador Program advances the mission of the Moral Injury Support Network for Servicewomen (MISNS) by raising awareness of moral injury and improving how systems respond to women veterans experiencing it.
Our advocacy is educational, relationship-driven, and survivor-centered—not confrontational or political lobbying. We combine lived experience, service outcomes, and real community needs to influence policies, procedures, and access pathways across nonprofit, government, and corporate systems.
Program Owner: Dr. Daniel Roberts
Our Approach
Why Moral Injury Matters
Moral injury can affect how servicewomen experience:
MISNS is committed to making support more accessible, trauma-informed, and inclusive.
Program Goal
To increase awareness of moral injury among women veterans and influence systems (nonprofit, government, and private sector) to improve access to mental health support and basic needs resources for servicewomen.
Advocacy Objectives
- Raise awareness of moral injury and its unique effects on servicewomen
- Increase access to basic needs support, financial aid, and mental health services
- Encourage inclusive, trauma-informed practices across sectors
- Expand MISNS referral channels through persistent, values-driven outreach
Who We Serve and Engage
Our advocacy focuses on four key audiences to create systemic change and expand support networks for women veterans.
What Ambassadors Do
Ambassadors drive awareness, build community connections, and help women veterans access critical resources through these key activities.
- Attend veteran/community events
- Conduct 5–10 outreach conversations monthly
- Encourage 1–3 women veterans to connect with MISNS
- Share at least 2 MISNS posts monthly
- Submit monthly activity updates
- Participate in monthly check-ins with program leadership
Why Become an Ambassador?
Becoming an Ambassador offers women veterans a meaningful opportunity to give back while growing personally and professionally.
Become a Volunteer Ambassador
Represent MISNS in the community and support outreach efforts using trauma-informed, survivor-centered approaches.
Ambassador Role Overview
Volunteer Ambassadors represent MISNS in the community and support outreach and awareness efforts using MISNS-approved messaging and materials.
This is a flexible, volunteer role designed to fit around your schedule while making a meaningful impact.
Who can apply
- Women veterans only OR individuals already connected with MISNS
- Comfortable with outreach, education, and supportive conversations
- Willing to use trauma-informed and survivor-centered communication
What Ambassadors Do
- Attend veteran/community events
- Conduct 5–10 outreach conversations monthly
- Encourage 1–3 women veterans to connect with MISNS
- Share at least 2 MISNS posts monthly
- Submit monthly activity updates
Trauma-Informed Training Provided
- Understanding moral injury
- Gender-specific impacts on women veterans
- How to talk about MISNS safely
- MISNS outreach goals and boundaries
- Referral pathways + FAQ for partners
Monthly Ambassador Targets
Monthly Ambassador Targets1 Attend 1 veteran/community event
5-10 Conduct outreach conversations
1-3 Encourage women veterans to connect with MISNS
2+ Share MISNS posts on social media
✓ Submit monthly activity updates
What We Discuss in Monthly Check-ins
What We Discuss in Monthly Check-ins✓Wins and success stories
✓Challenges and barriers
✓Emotional check-in and support needs
✓Referral outcomes and community feedback
Our Implementation Process
Structured approach to program launch, tracking, and continuous improvement.
Implementation Timeline
- Finalize materials, agreements, and recruitment
- Complete trauma-informed ambassador training content
- Ambassador onboarding and soft launch
- Begin community outreach activities
- Full implementation with monthly review
- Monthly meetings/panels (e.g., VFMA)
- Workshops and social media awareness campaigns
Tracking and Accountability
Tracking and AccountabilityProgram leadership tracks outcomes through documentation, including:
- Number of active ambassadors
- Events attended
- Outreach conversations conductedReferrals made to MISNS services
- Stakeholder contacts established
Monthly Review Process
Each month, MISNS reviews:
- Ambassador engagement and well-being
- Advocacy activities completed
- Referral outcomes and trends
- Partnership progress and opportunities
- Improvements needed in materials or training
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join our community of ambassadors dedicated to creating meaningful change for women veterans experiencing moral injury.
