![]() Leadership should consider how representation is reflected in all levels of leadership how and where young, diverse talented is recruited how to speak on and engage U.S. If military leaders are serious about their desire to improve overall diversity and inclusion efforts in the services-and many have recently conveyed their support-they must address head on several issues of race and representation in the military. While the scope of this movement may finally lead our country to address systemic racism and inequality, structural limitations and public perception will continue to affect the military’s ability to recruit and retain top tier, diverse talent. Nationwide protests demanding change have initiated dialogue across all levels and communication platforms in American society, giving many hope our country will finally address generations of inequity rather than merely have another moment of speeches and little action. Unresolved racial stress impacts all aspects of society, consistently leading to unequal treatment and tragic death for civilians and imbalances within the military. military appears as one of the true meritocracies in our society, many unaddressed legacies from the nation’s past regarding race and equity linger. "Founding and leading Veterans for American Ideals has been one of my proudest achievements, I'm thrilled that Bishop is stepping into my role."įor more information or to speak with Garrison or Cooper, contact Christopher Plummer at. He brings leadership and experience working across the aisle that will appeal to veteran and non-veteran alike,” said Cooper. ![]() “Bishop is the perfect fit for Human Rights First and Veterans for American Ideals. Under his leadership the veteran group has grown to over four thousand veterans and community partners across the United States. Prior to joining Human Rights First, Cooper spent a career in the Marine Corps. He flew the EA-6B Prowler, serving five tours in Iraq, two in Afghanistan, one in Europe, and one in the Western Pacific. Cooper was named as one of We Are the Mighty's Mighty 25: Influencers Supporting the Military Community in 2018. Garrison succeeds Scott Cooper who served in the national security outreach role and founded Veterans for American Ideals. Garrison will direct Human Rights First’s partnerships with members of the military, national security, and intelligence communities and will lead the organization’s project, Veterans for American Ideals, a nonpartisan movement of military veterans who advocate American leadership on human rights. Army, including two tours of duty in Iraq. Prior to joining the Truman National Security Project, Garrison served as an appointee in the Obama Administration at the Department of Defense, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Homeland Security. Garrison spent five years as an officer in the U.S. Veterans are exalted across the political spectrum, which gives us the opportunity to champion the principles that best represent our nation.” “Likewise, Veterans for American Ideals is poised to create unified change in an increasingly partisan United States. I’m proud to now be part of their legacy,” said Garrison. “Human Rights First is uniquely placed at the confluence of human rights and national security, promoting peace, stability, and American ideals through the protection and support of refugees and asylum seekers. Garrison, who is an Army veteran and West Point graduate, recently served as interim executive director of the Truman National Security Project. Washington, D.C.-Human Rights First today welcomed Bishop Garrison as its next director of National Security Outreach and of Veterans for American Ideals. Commission on Unalienable Rights Resources.
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