Kathy Haywood
Legal Assistant
Kathy Haywood brings an extensive combination of military service, education, and experience working closely with Veterans on transition and benefits issues to Capovilla & Williams. She, assisting in the initial eligibility evaluation, as well as each stage of the application and appeals process.
Kathy served in the United States Air Force as a Communications Navigations Mission Systems Technician before transitioning to investigative and analyst positions at both county and municipal law enforcement agencies. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as the Site Lead VA Benefits Advisor at Offutt AFB in Nebraska.
A true advocate for those who have served our country, Kathy has been involved in Veterans programs at numerous installations over the past twenty plus years. (Her husband is in his twenty second year in the Air Force.)
“Active service members and Veterans sacrifice so much when they put on the uniform and take an oath to protect our nation. It’s a privilege to help ensure they receive all the benefits to which they are entitled, and also that the process for obtaining those benefits is as stress free as possible.” – KH
Kathy earned her Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of West Florida. In her spare time, she enjoys woodworking, hiking, and trying new hobbies.
Education
- University of West Florida, B.A. – Criminal Justice
Community Involvement
- Homeless Veteran’s Stand Down
- Veterans Block Party
- Key Spouse (Offutt AFB, RAF Mildenhall, Hurlburt Field)
Prior Positions
- Communications Navigations Mission System Technician 2A5X3A, USAF
- Analyst, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
- Meta Data Manager, Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
- Crime Analyst, Papillion Police Department
- Lead VA Benefits Advisor, Offutt AFB
