{"id":492,"date":"2024-06-20T19:06:46","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T19:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/?page_id=492"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:58:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T10:58:46","slug":"vetsuccess_on_campus","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/vetsuccess_on_campus\/","title":{"rendered":"VR&amp;E on Campus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>VR&amp;E &#8211; Veteran Readiness and Employment counselors are trained to provide academic and vocational guidance to veterans and help connect them to other VA benefits, including health care and mental health services. The VR&amp;E counselors maintain close relationships with local VA Vet Centers and VA medical facilities, as one of their main roles is to refer service members, veterans, and dependents as needed and provide assistance in applying for VA medical and nonmedical benefits. Their main goal is to ensure your academic and future accomplishments by making sure you have all the necessary tools and knowledge to do so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:20% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"524\" height=\"766\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-789 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot.png 524w, https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/04\/Neisha-stephens-headshot-205x300.png 205w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"230\" height=\"283\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mtsu.edu\/military\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/60\/2025\/07\/neisha-military.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1348\" style=\"width:130px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taneisha (Neisha) L. Stephens, MA. She is located in our 3rd floor office, Room 316B, with Chris and Jeremy. Her office number is 615-904-8597, and her email is Taneisha.Stephens@va.gov.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Neisha is a dedicated mental health advocate, professional, and a United States Air Force Veteran with a passion for serving others. She is a proud alumna of Â鶹ÊÓƵ (2018), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary\/Liberal Studies. Building on her commitment to supporting individuals in their personal and professional education, she earned a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University (2023). Wanting to dive deeper into the Behavioral Sciences field, Neisha is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Community Care &amp; Counseling: Marriage &amp; Family Counseling at Liberty University (Lynchburg, VA). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently, Neisha serves as a Vocational Readiness &amp; Employment Counselor for the Department of Veterans Affairs, where she helps fellow veterans navigate their career and educational goals as MTSU&#8217;s Veteran Success on Campus (VSOC) Counselor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> As a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, she actively contributes to outreach, community service, and leadership initiatives. In addition, she serves as the Vice President of the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Nashville, working to foster collaboration and advocacy within Davidson County and the Surrounding areas. 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