Michael Crouch, LCSW graduated from Columbia University with his MSW in 1991. Before that he spent 15 years in theatre/music. He has a private practice in Stamford, CT and is the co-coordinator of the FCTRT and a Consultant in EMDR. As part of his work with the FCTRT he is embedded with the Norwalk Fire Department. The FCTRT was formed after the Christmas day fire in Stamford, CT and a year later responding to the tragedy of Sandy Hook/Newtown. His understanding of and training in trauma and 1st responders began.

My Values: Family, Hard Work, Honesty, Community, and Fiscal Responsibility.

Joseph C.  Maroonis Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) and longtime team neurosurgeon to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Jill Fischer, Hypnotherapist, Energy Healer and International Speaker

Adam is a 20 year professional in the sales industry recently transitioned into finance over the past several years. He has built a practice currently working with over 100 First Responders and Veterans across the country. His conviction is built on his father who is a Vietnam Veteran and his brother who is a Navy Veteran and retired Cold Case NYPD Detective, now Director of First Responders for Forge Health. Adam is a member and sponsor for many local police organizations and hopes to have the opportunity to give some piece of mind to as many First Responders and Veterans as he can.

MONA SOBHANI, Ph.D.

Mona Sobhani, Ph.D., is a cognitive neuroscientist.

A former research scientist at the University of Southern California, she holds a doctorate in neuroscience from the University of Southern California and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Vanderbilt University with the MacArthur Foundation Law and Neuroscience Project.

She was also a scholar with the Saks Institute for Mental Health Law, Policy, and Ethics and her work has been featured in the New York Times, VOX, and other media outlets. She lives in Los Angeles.

ERIN PILLMAN

Erin Pillman is a Los Angeles based songstress, recording artist, and vocal improvisationalist.

She has released two music projects, “It is Given” (2020) and “Beloved” (2013).

Erin creates music that inspires the heart, ignites the spirit, and nourishes the soul.

RICHÁRD BERNARD

Bandleader, actor and multi-instrumentalist Richárd Bernard is seen frequently in whimsical commercials playing Contra Bass Balalaika, Bouzouki, Sitar, Concertina or other exotic instruments.

He is known for his work on films Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Iron Man, Oscar-winner The Artist, Love Affair, TV shows The Golden Girls, Gilmore Girls, Monk and many more.