Military, Veterans, Public Safety (MVPS) Council Meeting

Description

Mission: Support military, veterans, and public safety personnel through advocacy, resources, and community integration. 

Vision: To honor and empower those who serve by facilitating opportunities and recognition. 

This Meeting’s Topic & Guest Speaker(s): 

- Guest Speaker(s): Larry Laws Sr./Johnna Dominick

- Topic: Importance of Affordable & Veteran Housing/Breaking the Stigma Around Men, Mental Health, and Suicide

Commander
 American Legion Post 114

       Larry Laws, Sr., MBA, is a U.S. Army Veteran, Commander for American Legion Post 114, Manassas, Virginia, John Maxwell Certified Coach, Speaker, Trainer, Helping People Reach Financial Independence through Entrepreneurship, and Homeownership. 

       Larry is also the Founder & President at First Home Alliance, a HUD approved nonprofit housing counseling agency. He established the organization to improve financial literacy, homeownership opportunities, and quality of life among underserved low-to-moderate income and military veteran communities. 

In Honor of 
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

Johnna Dominick
CEO Johnna Michelle Productions

     Johnna Michelle Dominick is the youngest daughter of a biracial, military family and a storyteller whose life has been shaped by resilience, service, and a deep love for people. From an early age, she learned to see the world through multiple lenses—a perspective that allows her to connect across cultures, communities, and generations with authenticity and empathy.

       While her creative work is broad, recent personal loss has deepened her mission: advocating for mental health and suicide awareness. She knows many hide their pain behind quiet smiles, carrying battles no one else can see. Her voice is for them—for the ones suffering in silence—to remind them that they are not alone, that vulnerability is strength, and that every life holds a purpose worth fighting for. 

Our Chairs

Chair: Dial 'Doug' Burum (All Assured Solutions)

Co-Chair: Dennis Azato (Tread Production, LLC)

Signature Events & Programs 

Salute to Armed Forces & Valor Awards – Recognizing the brave actions of our military personnel and first responders.

Thank you to our Council sponsor, Zeiders Enterprises!