Milan, MI
Jeanie Moughan is a Peer Leader with the Veteran Spouse Network (VSN) in Milan, Michigan. She is an Air Force veteran and a veteran spouse. She met her partner while they were both serving on active duty in the Air Force in 2003. Jeanie separated from Active Duty in 2011 to raise their family full time, and continued navigating military family life alongside her partner, who retired in 2023.
Jeanie has been part of VSN for two years, serving as a Peer Leader and participating in several peer led programs including Empower Ed, Peer to Peer mentoring. Her own experiences with parenting, transitioning from active duty to veteran life, grief, moral injury, mental health, and suicide loss and attempts have shaped her understanding of the challenges military-connected families can face. As both a veteran and a veteran spouse, she brings two valuable lenses to conversations about the experiences and needs of today’s veteran spouses.
Jeanie loves being part of VSN because it keeps her connected to the community of spouses and creates opportunities for genuine peer connection. She hopes participants walk away knowing they are not alone and have found people who understand their stories and are here to provide a connection. Outside of VSN, Jeanie enjoys reading, endurance sports, and traveling with her family.
Jeanie is currently pursuing a Master of Social Work at the University of Michigan, building on her commitment to supporting the well-being of military and veteran families. While she brings professional training and skills in social work to her role, she is first and foremost a peer—someone who understands the journey because she has lived it. She hopes to create a welcoming space where participants feel seen, understood, and empowered to connect with others along the way.