Michael has been a patrolman with Amherst, MA Police for 10 years. He has 15+ years law enforcement experience and 10+ years of peer support involvement with first responders, including group and individual peer support certification through ICISF.
Michael also has a background in instructing Mental Health First Aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention, and MPTC Officer Wellness In-Service trainings, as well as 5+ years on a community trauma response team.
Michael has known Lisa for years and has witnessed her clinical work in the field of mental health wellness for first responders. He truly believes that she shares his passion for assisting first responders in enjoying long and healthy careers and personal lives.