“Today the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced the appointment of Cheryl J. Rawls to serve as the executive director of the Office of Transition and Economic Development (OTED).”
“Cheryl Rawls has a 20-year track record as an effective VA leader with extensive knowledge of VA’s benefits, services and programs,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This Army Veteran is a proven collaborator and manager.”
“Since July 2016, Rawls has served as executive director for VA’s Pension and Fiduciary Service. Earlier, she was on the front line of creating change and building trust with Veterans as the regional office director in Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Little Rock, Arkansas; and Huntington, West Virginia.”
“As OTED’s executive director, Rawls serves as a primary consultant and advisor to VA senior leaders regarding highly visible, complex and enduring issues concerning the delivery and application of benefits and services that impact transition and employment-related initiatives for service members, Veterans, survivors and dependents.”
“OTED coordinates and strengthens partnerships between corporate, military, public and private sector and Veterans Service Organizations. This includes supporting a seamless transition from military service to civilian life by linking benefits, services and tools that support the transition.” Read the full press release here.
Source: VA announces new director of the Office of Transition and Economic Development – December 31, 2018. VA.gov.
