VetREC: Leaders in Veteran-Centered Research and Consulting
VetREC (Veteran Research and Education Curation LLC) is a specialized consulting firm with a powerful social mission: to transform the way organizations engage with Veterans. Guided by our motto, “research with, not on, Veterans,” we partner with Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) and Veteran-focused research institutions to amplify the Veteran voice and prioritize community-centered impact. At VetREC, we ensure every project drives meaningful change for Veterans and the communities that support them.
What does VetREC do?
Driving Results for Organizations Serving Veterans
VetREC empowers organizations serving Veterans with tailored research, education, and consulting solutions that deliver measurable, community-centered impact. As a Veteran-owned and operated business, we bring authentic insight and expertise to every project, specializing in collaboration with Veterans, not research on Veterans. Our high-quality, scalable services address diverse needs, ensuring that our solutions directly align with and benefit the Veteran community.
Our Services Include:
- Impact Insight System: Build customized systems to track and measure the impact of your organization’s programs, empowering you with reliable data to share with stakeholders and secure funding.
- Data to Decisions Framework: Turn your data into actionable insights with professional summaries, targeted impact reports, and comprehensive analyses to inform strategic decision-making.
- Program Development Blueprint: Design new programs or refine existing ones with data-driven needs assessments and actionable blueprints tailored to your goals.
- Program Evaluation Excellence: Assess the effectiveness of new or existing programs through qualitative and quantitative evaluations, gaining actionable insights to improve performance and communicate impact.
- Grant Growth Strategy: Identify and secure funding with customized grant maps, expertly written proposals, and ongoing grant writing support to fuel your mission.
- Veteran Engagement Success Plan: Boost Veteran participation in surveys, interviews, and research with culturally attuned engagement strategies that deliver high-quality, reliable data and insights.
At VetREC, we lead the way in amplifying Veteran voices, ensuring programs and services are shaped by those they’re intended to serve. Let’s partner to tell your story, drive your impact, and secure your success.
Testimonials
“VetREC has been an incredible partner for Service to School as its analysis has enabled us to better understand the needs of the people we serve. Jeni is responsive to all our requests and builds products that are easy to digest and act upon. Her analysis has been instrumental in our program development. When it comes to analyzing veterans’ unique needs, VetREC is the best!”
“I am honored to give my highest recommendation to Jeni and Abbie, with whom I’ve had the privilege of working over the past four years on two engagement awards funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute. Their unwavering commitment to centering the needs of Veterans and their families is evident in every aspect of their work. Their thoughtful insights, collaborative spirit, diverse perspectives, creativity, and depth of lived experiences have been nothing short of invaluable in advancing our shared research goals. I am continually inspired by their dedication and recommend them without hesitation.”
“VetREC, a leap of faith that paid off. Professionalism, team work, and diligence- an organization that delivers.“
“Jeni/VetREC means so much to our team’s veteran/military-related research. Jeni/VetREC has played a critical role in getting our studies to reach out to veteran/military communities. She also ensures that our research is contextualized in the veteran/military mindsets and needs.”
VetREC empowers Veteran Service Organizations and researchers by providing tailored, Veteran-centered solutions to measure impact, enhance funding potential, and engage Veterans meaningfully. Whether it’s understanding the unique needs of student Veterans in higher education, building community support around women Veteran Military Sexual Trauma survivors, or measuring the impact of art-making on suicide prevention, VetREC delivers expertise rooted in experience. We know Veterans because we are Veterans, ensuring insights that resonate deeply with the communities you serve.
Who should join the VetREC Community?
| The VetREC Community is a place for collaboration and community-building. Ideal members include: |
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| Individuals who are currently or who have previously served in the U.S. Military and/or are a family members/caregiver. |
| Researchers (tenure track, non tenure track, independent, private/government sector) working on or interested in Veteran-focused research. |
| Students of Veteran Studies. |
| Leaders/advocates working in a community-based and/or governmental organization offering direct services, programs, and/or care to Veterans. |
