Coaches

Jon Avery – U.S. Marine Veteran, Law Enforcement Officer, and Trauma Recovery Advocate Jon is a proud United States Marine Corps veteran who served honorably as an infantryman, including a...

Retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander | Maritime Governance & Homeland Security Leader Patrick Barelli is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Commander with 27 years of distinguished active-duty service. He culminated...

Security Architect | Veteran Advocate | Mentor Steve is a Security Architect with Fortinet, based in Michigan, bringing decades of expertise in cybersecurity and network security. His career began in...

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...

Dave Black is a devoted Christian, a loving husband, father, and proud Pops, whose life has been guided by unwavering faith and deep compassion. After more than 27 years with...

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...

Keyan Brown – U.S. Army Veteran | First Responder | Protector at Heart Keyan Brown proudly served as an infantryman under the leadership of Dan Jarvis in the United States...

Donald A. Brucker (DB) has been involved in the fire service and law enforcement for 30 years. He is a Nationally Certified Fire & Explosion Investigator and served as the...

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...

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: Helping Others Heal After Losing Her Veteran Son to PTSD Pamela Evans, based in North Carolina, shares a powerful story of loss, resilience, and healing. On January 3,...

Chuck Frank is a former Associate Dean of Academic Affairs who spent 14 years working with military Veterans transitioning out of the military and with First Responders in NYC.  He lives...

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 6 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 Peer Coach in Trauma Resiliency Protocol and Jesus Protocol, driven by the loss of her son, Senior Airman Daniel J....

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 6 years at Polk County Sheriff’s Office, specialized in uniform patrol, crime suppression and narcotics. He served 12-years in the U.S. Army as a...

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...

David P. Keelor served in the United States Navy from 1993 to 2003 as a Master-at-Arms, During his decade of military service, he developed expertise in security and law enforcement...

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...

Adam served in the United States Navy. Adam deployed to the Middle East in support of the Global War on Terrorism. Adam has a desire to help other veterans to...

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 Peer Coach, supports first responders and others in overcoming trauma. A retired law enforcement officer, she battled job-related PTS and reclaimed her well-being through...