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In 2026, Travelers is expanding its partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP), growing from 100 to 250 annual mentorships for military veterans and spouses.

This expansion is part of Travelers Across America, an initiative tied to America’s upcoming 250th anniversary, and builds on more than a decade of mentorship through ACP. Since 2010, Travelers employees have supported more than 1,000 mentorships for post-9/11 veterans and military spouses, helping with resume building, interview preparation, networking and planning for life after military service.

Much of the impact of our ACP partnership is found in the relationships themselves. The following examples show how mentorship has influenced both our employee mentors and mentees who are part of the Travelers team.

Why Travelers employees mentor

For many Travelers employees, becoming an ACP mentor is both personal and purposeful. Bianca Nieves, a Travelers Business Systems Analyst and U.S. Navy veteran, understands how complex the transition from active duty to civilian work can be.

“As a military veteran, I understand the struggle that comes with transitioning from active duty to the civilian world. Being able to share my experience with others going through that transition has been a passion of mine.”

Having once been an ACP mentee herself, Bianca brings a full-circle perspective to mentoring.

“I gained valuable insight into interviewing and resume skills. Being able to help others see how their military experience translates has been truly rewarding.”

For Nim Trager, Travelers Vice President, Risk Control, mentorship is a natural extension of supporting others and helping them grow.

“I have always had a passion to help people reach their true potential. Having several military veterans on my team, this felt like a meaningful way to pay it forward.”

She sees ACP as a way to support veterans and military spouses at a pivotal moment.

“Helping someone prepare for a meaningful career change is incredibly rewarding. ACP has set a great goal, and I am humbled to be part of it.”

Ken Wengert, Travelers Vice President, Risk Control, views mentorship as closely aligned with company culture and community involvement.

“The program reflects Travelers’ focus on supporting our communities and encouraging employees to make a difference.”

He’s also seen the outcomes firsthand.

“Success often means greater awareness of transferable skills, stronger interview and resume preparation, and employment aligned with a person’s skills and interests.”

From mentorship to meaningful careers at Travelers

For ACP mentees who build careers at Travelers, mentorship provides more than career preparation — it offers confidence, clarity and support during pivotal transitions.

For Cody Stroup, a Travelers Risk Control Technical Consultant and U.S. Army veteran, his mentor helped him navigate an unfamiliar civilian job market and recognize the value of his experience.

“My mentor helped me see my true worth and gave me the confidence I needed while navigating a job application process I had never experienced before.”

Through resume revisions, interview preparation and coaching conversations, Cody gained practical skills he continues to use today.

“She helped me manage my time, make decisions and identify what mattered most to me in both my career and life.”

Jessica Philips, Travelers Account Resolution Analyst in Business Insurance, had a similar experience as a military spouse entering the corporate world. Her mentor helped her translate her background into language that resonated in a business setting.

“The confidence I gained through our sessions has enabled me to speak up in meetings, present ideas clearly and navigate conversations with colleagues and agents.”

Jessica, who worked at Travelers while participating as an ACP protégé, relied on her mentor to help her view her military spouse experiences as assets and motivation for career growth.

“They helped me see that my experiences as a military spouse – adaptability, resilience, managing change – were actually valuable professional assets. The mentorship gave me the confidence to pursue opportunities I might have otherwise felt unqualified for.”

Beyond technical preparation, both mentees describe their ACP mentorship experience as a steady source of encouragement. For Cody, that consistency made a meaningful difference during a challenging transition.

“Having someone I could rely on month after month made an enormous difference.”

Today, both Cody and Jessica continue to apply the confidence, skills and self-awareness gained through ACP in their roles at Travelers. For Cody, the experience has come full circle — inspiring him to give back as a mentor himself.

These stories represent just a fraction of the lives touched through our ACP partnership. As we continue participating in the program, we remain focused on supporting meaningful connections that benefit veterans, mentors and our company.