The Story Behind The Picture

Mike doesn’t flinch in the face of crisis — he steps into it.

As a Marine Corps Veteran, Social Worker, Suicide Interventionist, and Master Resilience Trainer, Mike has spent over a decade on the front lines of mental wellness — from military bases to police departments, child welfare agencies to federal training rooms. His work isn’t about theory. It’s about lives.

Mike has trained soldiers, veterans, and law enforcement in how to recognize the warning signs of suicide — but more importantly, how to respond with courage, empathy, and action. He’s certified in everything from ASIST and safeTALK to FBI and Army resilience protocols. But it’s not about credentials — it’s about connection. He knows that real resilience isn’t taught in a classroom — it’s modeled in the trenches.

At his core, Mike is a builder — of programs, of teams, of people. He’s helped develop suicide intervention frameworks across sectors and mentored countless leaders on how to lead from the front and the heart. His work sits at the intersection of trauma, service, and strength — where silence breaks, stigma dies, and lives get saved.

A relentless advocate for the military and law enforcement communities, Mike doesn’t just talk about change. He trains it, lives it, and leads it.

| "Courage isn’t loud — it’s the quiet moment you choose to ask, ‘Are you okay?’ and stay long enough to hear the answer."

A Note From Mike