Coaches

Angela is a seasoned wellness coach, mentor, and encourager who brings over 12 years of professional experience helping individuals radically transform their health, mindset, and financial future. As the wife...

Echo Best – Resiliency Coach & Veteran Advocate Echo Best is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran who discovered her passion for serving others during her time on active duty....

Eric Bevevino, a Penn State mechanical engineering grad and U.S. Navy veteran, served four years as a Surface Warfare Officer with a Diving and Salvage specialty, retiring as a Commander...

Eddie Bohlman, a U.S. Navy veteran and Healing the Hero advocate, supports Veterans and First Responders in overcoming trauma and reclaiming well-being through 30+ years of energy work and holistic...

Steve Cone is the founder of X-22 Adventures, a distinguished South Florida-based nonprofit organization dedicated to providing transformative outdoor experiences for veterans and first responders at no cost upon arrival...

Candace Escobedo, a 20-year U.S. Air Force veteran, leverages her military experience—including a Desert Storm deployment to Incirlik, Turkey. Candace is an advocate for all veterans. After mastering the VA...

Pamela Evans lives in North Carolina with her husband. Pamela’s only son, SPC Daniel Allen Evans, 38 years old, died by his own hand on January 3, 2020. He was...

Son, Husband, Father, and Brother to all – Gabe has been a Firefighter/ Paramedic for nearly 10 years. He shares his experience fighting fires in his stomping grounds in Florida...

Quinita Myles-Griffin, a U.S. Army veteran from Chicago, served six years before a medical retirement, then dedicated her career to empowering veterans on their healing journey. As a logistics trainer...

Holly Higgins, a Gold Star Mother and Healing the Hero Board Member, is a certified Peer Coach in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Jesus Protocol, driven by the loss of her...

Malynda Hunt, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran (2014–2018), is a certified Peer Coach with Healing the Hero, specializing in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Jesus Protocol. She supports veterans, first responders,...

Certified Peer Coach – Healing The HeroTrauma Resiliency Protocol – Peer Rescue | The Jesus Protocol A Long Island native, I spent 40 years in New Hampshire and Maine before moving...

Dan, a former Deputy Sheriff with six years at Polk County Sheriff’s Office, specialized in crime suppression and narcotics. A 12-year U.S. Army Combat Infantryman, he earned a Bronze Star...

Chris Jarvis is a United States Marine Corps veteran and retired Firefighter, Paramedic, and Fire Marshal with the Southfield Fire Department in Michigan. Chris enlisted in the U.S. Marines immediately...

Kevin is a graduate of Winter Haven High School (class of 1990). From there he went to the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Class of 1994. For 20 years he...

Tammy Lynn Laird, a U.S. Army and Air Force veteran, is a certified Healing the Hero Coach and Case Manager, specializing in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Jesus Protocol to support...

Larry Lambert, a U.S. Air Force veteran and Air Freight Specialist, served in Da Nang, South Vietnam. His Air Force time spanned from 1968-1972. After earning a Doctor of Pharmacy...

Brady Lutton is a seasoned first responder with over 20 years of public service, starting as a junior firefighter at 16 in Pennsylvania and later serving in officer roles across...

Jay Ly is a U.S. Navy veteran and former Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Master Technician with 13 years of distinguished service in Naval Special Operations. Throughout his military career, he...

Mike – U.S. Army Veteran | Peer Mentor | Advocate for Healing Mike is a proud U.S. Army veteran who served with distinction as a Forward Observer (13F) during a...

Richard T. Oakley, a 30-year law enforcement veteran, including 23 years as a DEA Special Agent, brings unparalleled expertise to supporting law enforcement, veterans, and first responders. From the New...

Susan Peterson – Gold Star Mother | Advocate | President of Operation Renewed Freedom Susan Peterson lives in Cartersville, Kentucky with her husband Bill, their two loyal German Shepherds, and...

Abel Rodriguez, the Co-Founder of Healing the Hero and Board Vice President, is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, and a combat veteran of Afghanistan, and the Co-Founder...

Sue Ruggiero – Peer Support Advocate Sue Ruggiero retired at the end of 2024 after a fulfilling career in public service and have since been traveling and exploring the beauty...

Jimmy Ward is a Peer Support Coach with Healing the Hero and is certified in the Trauma Resiliency Protocol-Peer Rescue and The Jesus Protocol. Throughout his life, he has successfully...

Ruby Wolff, a Healing the Hero Board Member and Peer Coach, supports first responders and others in overcoming trauma. A retired law enforcement officer, she battled job-related PTS and reclaimed...