Wendy Putnam

• Versatile social work professional with 15+ years of advocacy and case management experience in various settings inclu,ing veterans, military families, hospice, and disability communities.
• Extensive knowledge in collaborative support and coordinated care services.
• Proactive leader and communicator, with superior writing and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at building community support, key coalitions, and strategic partnerships.

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans, Field Internship                    2023-2024
Doris Miller VA Medical Center, Waco, Texas

• Screened and assessed Veteran’s psychosocial needs and barriers to facilitate programs and resources within the VA.
• Assisted Veterans in accessing homeless programs, mental health services, and resources to submit disability or pension claims.
• Evaluated and referred Veterans to services within the VA and local community for claims, evaluations, and pension.
• Participated in community outreach for homeless Veterans.
• Reviewed veteran charts for compensation levels, benefits, pension, and income.
• Participated in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Point-In-Time Count for homeless individuals

Hospice Social Worker, Field Internship                                           2021-2022
Hope Hospice, New Braunfels, Texas 

• Provided psychosocial assessment and support to patients and families.
• Collaborated with key stakeholders and interdisciplinary, cross-functional teams to develop goals and interventions based on patient and family needs.
• Developed risk management strategies to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Reported objectives, indicators, and individualized care plans at interdisciplinary training meetings.

Founder & CEO                                                                                 2009-2018
Military Special Needs Network, Seguin, Texas 

• Founded support organization for military families who have a dependent with disabilities, serving over 21,000 families.
• Coordinated case management services and collaboration to promote family-centered care. 
• Advocated at the state and federal legislative levels for improved healthcare for military children, specifically those with chronic medical conditions.
• Maintained professional relationships with Military Treatment Facilities, Dept. of Veterans Affairs, and community support systems.
• Developed creative concepts for advertising brochures & collateral materials.a 

Master of Social Work (MSW)

GPA: 4.0 Texas State University, 2024

 

Bachelor of Arts, Sociology, Minor:  Public Policy

GPA: 4.0 Ashford University, 2018