From Inspiration to Impact
What if you did everything “right,” but had to create a new career from scratch every few years? What if your own goals always seemed to take a backseat to interstate moves, a spouse’s grueling schedule, and little access to affordable childcare — and you weren’t even sure what those goals should look like? That’s where Casey McClosky found herself when, in 2023, she submitted an application for ACP’s Active Duty Spouse mentoring program.
With a degree in Business Administration and previous roles in financial services, Casey was dedicated to her own professional development. But as a military spouse and primary caregiver to a young son, Casey needed a program that accommodated her unique situation. She found it with ACP and her Mentor, Bonnie Hamilton. Bonnie, a Financial Analyst with Parallon (an affiliate of HCA Healthcare), is also a fellow military spouse who has navigated similar challenges for many years.
Leveraging Casey’s educational and professional background, the pair has worked closely together to create a month-by-month plan for success. In a world of proliferating online resources and courses, Bonnie has helped Casey identify which will be most impactful as she works towards her goal of establishing an independent career. The pair are even reading a book together and discussing how it applies to Casey’s own journey.
With Bonnie’s encouragement, Casey recently obtained her Texas Life and Health Insurance license and is diving deeper into the financial planning industry. She is excited for this new chapter in her life and credits Bonnie with being a major catalyst.
Regular check-ins with ACP’s dedicated staff have proved instrumental in keeping the pair on track month to month.
