Warrior GMR Foundation Mental Health Summit 2026
Event Description
Join Warrior GMR Foundation for the 2026 Warrior GMR Mental Health Summit: Courage. Connection. Care. — The Path Forward to Veteran Mental Readiness. This national summit will bring together veteran leaders, military leaders, clinicians, researchers, policymakers, innovators, and community builders to explore how we support veterans before crisis by strengthening trusted communities, improving pathways to care, and advancing prevention-first approaches to mental readiness.
Agenda
9:00–9:45 AM — Coffee, networking & attendee check-in
9:45–10:00 AM — ROTC Color Guard & National Anthem / Pledge
10:00–10:30 AM — Opening Remarks & Keynote
Jacquelyn Hayes-Byrd
10:30–10:50 AM — Networking Break
10:50–11:15 AM — Bob Burton
The Next Mission, Resilience & the Fight Ahead
11:15–11:45 AM — Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins
Struggle, Resilience, and Overcoming Adversity
11:45 AM–12:05 PM — Networking transition / lunch setup
12:05–1:05 PM — Networking Lunch
1:05–1:35 PM — MG Gregg Martin, PhD
The Bipolar General Story
Immediately following Gregg’s presentation — Fireside Chat
MG Gregg Martin, PhD + Wendy Marie Ingram, PhD
Following the Fireside Chat — Featured Panel
From Isolation to Belonging: Building the Communities Veterans Trust
Moderator: BG Ned Bailey, MD, U.S. Army (Ret.)
3:30–4:15 PM — Closing Conversation
The Path Forward to Veteran Mental Readiness
4:15–4:30 PM — Final Calls to Action & Sponsor Recognition
4:30–6:00 PM — Leadership Networking Reception
Why Attend
This summit is for anyone committed to changing the way we support veterans and military-connected communities. Attendees will hear from national leaders and lived-experience speakers, take part in a focused conversation on moving from isolation to belonging, and connect with others working across veteran mental health, peer support, innovation, policy, and community care. The day will also include Warrior GMR awards, a leadership networking reception, and the launch of a post-event white paper that will help shape future conversations with partners, sponsors, and congressional stakeholders.
Highlights include:
A national conversation on Courage, Connection, and Care
Confirmed speakers including Dr. Tyshawn Jenkins, and MG (Ret.) Gregg Martin, Dr. Kelly Posner
A featured panel: From Isolation to Belonging: Building the Communities Veterans Trust
Discussion on peer support, trusted communities, responsible innovation, and care before crisis
Warrior GMR awards recognizing courage, belonging, and mental readiness innovation
Leadership networking reception from 4:30–6:00 PM
Parking Instructions
Parking is available in the NGAUS garage. The garage entrance is located on the North Capitol Street NW side of the National Guard Memorial Building.
The parking attendant will be notified in advance of your group's arrival for a meeting at NGAUS.
Please park on Level B1, where the NGAUS elevator is located.
Press the intercom for access to the B1 Elevator Lobby.
Additional parking is available on Level B2.
Once inside the elevator, press "L" for access to the NGAUS Lobby for check-in.