PVA supports women veterans by providing tailored support, advocacy, and
community-building opportunities to ensure they feel seen, heard, and empowered.

Women veterans are the fastest growing veteran population, yet many feel isolated from the greater veteran population and each other.

PVA’s goal is to close this gap and help them thrive.

Kim Goodman

Director, Membership and Volunteers
KimG@pva.org

Tammy Jones

National Senior Vice President
TJones@pva.org

The story of PVA’s first woman member dates back to its first meeting in 1946, with the arrival of its first female veteran member, Anita Bloom (affectionately known as “Nita”).

Nita fought to ensure women veterans’ healthcare needs were properly met. We’re continuing her legacy through the Anita Bloom Committee, a member-run committee that provides resources, knowledge, and services that directly benefit the women veterans of PVA. 

Chill N’ Chats are monthly, informal, virtual social gatherings for women members to foster connection and serve as a meeting point to discuss important topics for women veterans. 

View the full 2026 schedule of conversations here.

Since 2018, the Women Veterans Empowerment Retreat, has empowered more than 350 women veterans through immersive leadership development, advocacy training, and holistic wellness programming.

Each retreat brings together up to 50 women veterans from across the country for a transformative, all-expenses-paid experience. 

See highlights of the 2025 Retreat!