

We never settle. We know that you don’t either. That’s why we’re committed to providing you with all of the opportunities you need to make a successful transition to a rewarding civilian career. That means job search training, veteran-friendly transition programs, health and wellness services, and other supportive resources.
Meet Jason Clarke, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Veteran Programs
Jason is a Marine Corps Veteran who served for eight years and completed two combat tours in Afghanistan and Iraq from 2009-2011. He currently holds a Master of Science in Human Resource Management from Stony Brook University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Farmingdale State College. His unique experiences provide a strong understanding of the challenges Veterans face when they return to civilian life. His recruitment experience across a variety of positions helps him to know where veterans might be best suited for a career at Northwell.
You made a sacrifice to preserve our way of life. Now, we’re here to help you make the most of your military experience.
Translating military skills into career success.
You have valuable skills and experience. We’ll help you turn them into great civilian careers with our Barracks to Business workshops. These online and in-person workshops will help you understand the job search process, improve your resume writing and interviewing skills, and create a strategy to pursue civilian employment. You’ll also learn about our vast career opportunities and the benefits of joining us here at Northwell.
DiversityInc honored this innovative program that embraces military veteran employees and their families and provides mentoring to help veterans transition back into the civilian workforce. When you join VALOR as a Northwell Health employee, you’ll be with others who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, have family members in the armed forces or have a special interest in military and veterans’ affairs.
With over a decade delivering exceptional services, our Office of Military and Veterans’ Liaison Services provides health and wellness resources for active military service members as well as veterans and their families. Being a veteran himself, our Director, Juan Serrano understands and is committed to meeting the unique needs of military personnel and their families.
Barracks to Business Workshops
Translating military skills into career success.
You have valuable skills and experience. We’ll help you turn them into great civilian careers with our Barracks to Business workshops. These online and in-person workshops will help you understand the job search process, improve your resume writing and interviewing skills, and create a strategy to pursue civilian employment. You’ll also learn about our vast career opportunities and the benefits of joining us here at Northwell.
Veterans and Allies: Liaisons for Reintegration (VALOR)
DiversityInc honored this innovative program that embraces military veteran employees and their families and provides mentoring to help veterans transition back into the civilian workforce. When you join VALOR as a Northwell Health employee, you’ll be with others who have served or currently serve in the U.S. military, have family members in the armed forces or have a special interest in military and veterans’ affairs.
Military and Veterans Liaison Services
With over a decade delivering exceptional services, our Office of Military and Veterans’ Liaison Services provides health and wellness resources for active military service members as well as veterans and their families. Being a veteran himself, our Director, Juan Serrano understands and is committed to meeting the unique needs of military personnel and their families.
Al first joined Northwell Health in 2015 as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and has since advanced to a Talent Acquisition Manager. He is also participating in the Officer Candidate School with the Army National Guard. This 18-month program provides the tools to succeed as a leader and advance to the rank of Lieutenant, which Al has now become. Al credits this training with helping him grow his ability to lead and to develop others. “Northwell is truly the best place that I have worked. Northwell goes well above and beyond with all they do and the different programs they offer to help military personnel and veterans.”
Aldony Fernandez De La Cruz
Talent Acquisition Manager, HR Talent Acquisition
Army National Guard
Timeline
Talent Acquisition Specialist, HR Talent Acquisition
Activities Specialist, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, Hollis Zucker Hillside Hospital
Talent Acquisition Manager, HR Talent Acquisition
Andrew oversees the integration of hospitals and large acquisitions at Northwell Health. Here, he is able to focus on the experience of the employees that join our organization and takes an active role in welcoming them to the Northwell family.
As a veteran of the U.S. Army, he knows that teamwork and service are at the foundation of mission success, and the things he appreciates about Northwell is that our organization is unified in our mission to provide world-class service to our patients and their families.
”In the military, there’s a sense you are a part of something bigger than yourself and a real sense of service. Many of the people I’ve worked with at Northwell share that same sense of purpose and I love it.”
Andrew Roberts
Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, HR
U.S. Army
Timeline
Director of Office of Military and Veterans Liaison Services
Director of Mergers and Acquisitions, HR
Desiree leverages the experience she gained while in the U.S. Army every day when it comes to her work as a Medical Assistant at Northwell Health where she started in 2014. The compassionate and empathetic care she demonstrated as a Field Medic while serving translates perfectly into our mission of delivering world-class care.
As she states, “My favorite part about being a Medical Assistant at Northwell Health is meeting new people and learning more about them. I love helping people feel at ease before their visit with the provider.” She leans on her experience developing strategies to provide first aid and trauma care in the military to enhance the way we work as a team within our organization. Northwell Health provides veterans with the support they need to facilitate a smooth and rewarding transition to civilian life. Also, being a part of the veteran’s mentorship program Desiree feels equipped with endless opportunities to advance her career with Northwell Health at her side.
Desiree Major
Medical Assistant, Internal Medicine, Physician Partners
U.S. Army
Samantha was first introduced to Northwell Health through our Barracks to Business seminar in the summer of 2016. She learned how to demonstrate the connection between her military skills and how it translated and added value to
the civilian workforce. And, after a few months of working with the Military and Veteran Liaison Services team, she joined our Center for Equity of Care team as a Project Coordinator. Here she learned about our communication services and the linguistic diversity of our patient population and took on a position managing the Language and Communication Access Program. In April 2019, Samantha was promoted into her current Director role.
Samantha Rosario
Program Director, Diversity and Health Equity Center for Equity of Care
Office
of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
U.S. Army
Timeline
Project Coordinator, Administrative Center for Equity of Care, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
Project Manager, Language and Communication Access Center for Equity of Care, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
Program Director, Diversity and Health Equity Center for Equity of Care, Office of Diversity, Inclusion, and Health Equity
Jared Singer’s five years of active duty in the United States Air Force provided exposure to a variety of emergency medicine and training experiences. After the Air Force, Jared completed his BSN and looked to begin his nursing career. He attended Northwell’s Military Veteran Networking Event where he met our dedicated Veteran’s Liaison. In 2019, Jared was hired into our Critical Care Fellowship program and is now doing his part to raise our quality of care. “I was able to sit in on a seven-hour surgery and was honestly blown away with the technology, professionalism and skills every individual had in performing such intricate procedures. I’m constantly learning and evolving every single day my feet are on the hospital floor, and I couldn’t have asked for a better first job after separating from the Air Force.”
Jared Singer
Registered Nurse, CTICU, Lenox Hill Hospital
U.S. Air Force
With 23 hospitals, nearly 750 outpatient facilities and much more, we’re always seeking great people to become part of our future. Check out our upcoming hiring events to find one that’s Made for you.
Our organization is always on the move. If you want to keep up with all we’ve got going on, you’ll want to check out our veterans blogs.