Disabled Army veteran Jackie Graham was appointed assistant national employment director at DAV National Headquarters, effective Aug. 4, 2026.

Graham supports DAV’s employment program by strengthening relationships with employers, supporting job fairs nationwide, and expanding opportunities to connect veterans and their spouses and caregivers with meaningful careers. She was previously appointed associate national employment director in 2025.

She served for 10 years on active duty and in the Army Reserve, including roles as a medic and drill sergeant.

Before her appointment to DAV’s national staff, Graham began her DAV career as a national service officer apprentice in Bay Pines, Florida, in 2015. She later served at the national service office in Montgomery, Alabama, becoming assistant supervisor in 2023 and supervisor in 2025.

Graham is a life member of Chapter 9 in Enterprise, Alabama.