NEWS: Senator Blunt Rochester Welcomes First Stars of Valor Fellow

Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), today announced the addition of Savanna Bridgens to her staff as part of the U.S. Senate's Stars of Valor Veterans Fellowship Program. Bridgens comes to the program from Delaware Veterans Home, where she worked with Delaware veterans to improve their quality of life. In her new role, she will work directly with Delaware veterans to help them navigate federal agencies, employment opportunities, and other community resources.

The Stars of Valor program was authorized in the 117th and 118th Congresses and provides two-year, paid fellowship opportunities in the U.S. Senate for qualifying veterans, eligible wounded or disabled veterans, active-duty military spouses, and Gold Star families.

"I am thrilled to have Savanna join my team as a Stars of Valor Fellow to ensure the federal government serves our states' heroes as they've served us," said Senator Blunt Rochester. "Her professional experience in health care and criminal justice reform will help inform our policy decisions, and as a military spouse, she will bring an important perspective to the work we do with Delaware's military and veteran communities. She is a tremendous asset to our team, and we welcome her."

Bridgens believes that challenges facing military families should be addressed with an empathetic, person-centered approach. She is honored to join the Senator's team and serve the people of Delaware.