RIT's 14th Annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Fri, Nov 07
|Rochester
Held on or before Veterans Day each November, it is free and open to the entire community. It is our “salute” to veterans and their families, our way of saying thank you for your service, thank you for your sacrifice.
Time & Location
Nov 07, 2025, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Rochester, The Quarter Mile Walkway, Rochester, NY 14623, USA
About The Event
Source: https://www.rit.edu/gcr/veterans-day-breakfast
Keynote Speaker
Appointed in December 2021, Viviana DeCohen became the Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans’ Services.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Viviana DeCohen previously served as the Commissioner of the Mount Vernon Veterans Service Agency, and Associate Pastor at Mt. Vernon Heights Congregational Church.
She has dedicated her time and talent to assisting veterans, ensuring food, shelter, clothing, education, employment, and a little motivation, earning her the affectionate title of “Mama V.”
Her military service allowed her to earn a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Science, and a Master’s in Health Service Management, both from Mercy College where she received her start formally working with veterans and developing programs to enhance their academic and overall wellness.