Meet the really cool people behind the scenes

About MilSpouse Transition

Our Mission

Our mission is to help military spouses around the world navigate successfully out of active duty military life and on to finding new adventures.

If you’re in the thick of transition, we’re here to give you the answers you need, the to-do list you want, and a community that gets it. Because this isn’t just about moving boxes or DD-214s—it’s about finding yourself again and owning what’s next.

Creating successful transition journeys one military spouse at a time.

Anna Larson

Hi, I’m Anna — your military spouse transition expert and founder of MilSpouse Transition.

You may already know that this organization bloomed from my meltdown over a library card the day my servicemember went to get his DD214, but I want to share with you my personal why.

Military spouses don’t serve as active duty military members, and we don’t claim to share identical lived experiences.

However, we navigate deployments, temporary duty assignments, long work hours, PCS moves, sudden changes to schedules, triumphs, and challenges — all mirroring our servicemembers’ journey but from a distinctly different perspective.

With that comes a strong sense of duty, community, family, identity, purpose, patriotism, and more.

When transition out of active duty military life looms, military spouses not only need but deserve the resources to support a successful and positive journey into living a civilian life.

That’s why I built this site and will grow this organization — to navigate transition out of active duty military life one military spouse at a time.

I’m looking forward to getting to know you and supporting your transition journey!

P.S. I’m also ready anytime as a step-in milspouse bestie or backup dancer — whichever you need.

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MEET THE Team

Selena Conmackie

COO + COB (Chief Operating Bestie)

Learn More About Selena

If you meet Selena you’ll find she’s the perfect combination of kindness and creativity. She brought pineapple-shaped cookies to a barbeque as a newly PCS’ed military spouse and it quickly became apparent that Anna + Selena were destined to be each other’s ride + die besties.

She’s the one who shows up with the blow up dino costumes and adds that generous dose of flair to everything the team does.

Here are five things you should know:

Tech makes her eyes light up. As our techie bestie, she’s always ready to try out a new app, tool, or design to bring ease and beauty to all we do.
All things Aloha. She’s Hawaiian and proud of her heritage.
Her Ohana. Family is her happy. Don’t forget her pup, Coco!
Coffee. You want to show her you love and appreciate her? Buy her a coffee.
Sleeping in. For best results, do not disturb until after 10 AM.

John Larson

Podcast Co-Host + High-5 Hype Guy

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If you meet John he’s the perfect combination of dreamer and cheerleader. He jumped at the chance to help out when we gave him the title of Hype Guy. He’s the brainstormer who thrives on developing new ideas for our team to work on.

Anna also gets to call him her one and only.

He’s a veteran who will tell you like it is—sharing the good and the bad—always wanting to help out where he can. Especially if you want to talk about retired life.

Here are five things you should know:

TTRPG – Yup, we’re talking about the OG Dungeons and Dragons campaigns. Is that really a surprise?
Roughing it. I think that’s why he joined the Army in the first place. Drop him in a survival situation and we’re pretty sure he’d make it.
Traveling the world and also being at home. He loves the adventure that takes him places or lets him sit still.
The beard. Have you met a Veteran who doesn’t want to give the beard a go? He’s decided it’s a keeper.
War stories. Do NOT get him started. Or do. You’ve been warned.

Annette Whittenberger

Advocacy +
Divorce Educator

Learn More About Annette

If you meet Annette, you’ll find her the perfect combination of heart and sass. She’s the team member who pushes the dreams forward and reminds us of the WHY behind what we do.

Annette is an insanely talented woman—author, veteran, advocate, speaker, and she never stops going.

Here are five things you should know :

Her kids are her happy. When she creates and builds space for others, it’s to show them that anything is possible.
Her pups — all five of them are just as full of energy and as sassy as she is.
The grandson. What could ever beat being a “grandmalita” to the cutest little dude in Texas?
Advocating for others. Annette does not sit on. the sidelines, no matter what the subject matter. From education to mental health support for you, me, and everyone.
Connecting. Not six degrees to Kevin Bacon — 0.25 degrees for Annette.

Faith Balogh

Separation
Transition Expert

Learn More About Faith

If you meet Faith, you’ll find her the perfect combination of sweet and spicy and bougie and bum. Faith puts her heart and soul into everything she does. She’s got goals and nobody is going to stop her from reaching them.

She’s a military spouse recently separated from active duty life, a fierce advocate, and a philosopher at heart.

Here are five things you should know:

Family makes her world go round. Faith’s spouse is outnumbered, three to one, and it’s the actual best.
Heritage makes her rich in culture and stories. As a Hungarian and Native American, she’s got both in spades.
Busy is her jam. Top activities are chasing toddlers, reading, writing, or researching fashion trends.
Learning so many things, including patience and how to live with a rare, chronic diagnosis.
Passionate is her middle name. From boardroom, to the commissary checkout line — she’s got passion and we’re glad it’s never going to change!

Maegan Brown

Finance + Medical Board Transition Expert

Learn More About Maegan

If you meet Maegan, you’ll quickly realize she’s the perfect mix of warm and bold. She’s the planner of her crew and the one you can count on to bring snacks and smiles when you need them most. She’s all about finding balance—whether that’s in financial wellness, MedBoard life, or between the lines of a good conversation.

Here are five things you should know:

Family is everything. Her husband and mini Doxie top the list followed by her high-school sweetheart parents. As an only child she’s also got an amazing loyal girl gang.
Financial Empowerment for females is a hot button. She loves having open conversations about the taboo topic of finances and is always supporting women who are breaking the mold.
Working out saves her sanity. As a retired college soccer player, Maegan can’t live without her morning workout. It’s her peace, her reset, and the way she starts every day strong.
Blended roots of Mexican heritage and a laid-back Southern California upbringing give her a unique perspective on life.
Story time isn’t just for kids. If you see Maegan out and about, there’s a 99% chance she’s carrying her Kindle. Reading is her go-to for unwinding and finding peace amidst the chaos.