From Advising to Advancement
ACP honors the dedication and sacrifice of Military Spouses. This month, we recognize Lizann Lightfoot, a longtime Marine Corps Spouse, entrepreneur, and ACP Protégé!
Lizann’s journey began when she started dating her Marine husband as a teenager, and from that point forward, she embarked on a rollercoaster ride that included multiple Permanent Change of Station (PCS) relocations, enduring seven deployments, and managing extended periods of solo parenting. It’s a testament to the strength and fortitude that Military Spouses like Lizann possess.
Over the past decade, Lizann has built a fulfilling nontraditional career as the “Seasoned Spouse,” speaking and writing about the issues that impact the Military Spouse community. As she prepared for her husband’s retirement from the Marine Corps, Lizann wanted to re-enter the corporate world and knew ACP would be a key stepping stone along the way.
In early 2023, she began a yearlong mentorship with Michelle Lubin, an experienced ACP Mentor and Senior Marketing Manager at Unilever.
Michelle has been vital to Lizann’s transition from entrepreneurship to traditional employment. She gave Lizann’s resume a glam makeover, acted as a “corporate-speak” translator, and advised her on the best ways to network with other professionals.
After months of dedicated searching, Lizann was offered a marketing director role with a company that supports veteran home ownership. She credits Michelle for helping her shine as a candidate.
ACP mentorships are unique because our Mentors support their Protégés through every stage of professional development. Lizann and Michelle continue to meet monthly as Lizann transitions into her new role, and they expect to stay connected through the end of their yearlong mentorship and beyond.
Michelle finds mentoring personally and professionally fulfilling.
