SPEAKERS:

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GEORGE SICHLER - NYPD Detective (Ret.)

"THE WEIGHT OF THE BADGE" 

 Understanding the stress tied to being a first responder, why we act the way we do under this weight, and strategies for coping.

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JOE PARRELLO - Police Officer

"HAVING AN EXIT STRATEGY FROM A CAREER AS A FIRST RESPONDER"

How and why to prepare for life after a first responder career, and the importance of planning for your future.

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BYRON CRIST - Retired Navy SEAL, Tier 1 Special Mission Unit (SMU) 

"HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS STRATEGIES FOR LONGEVITY"

Drawing on his experience in Naval Special Warfare’s Tier 1 human performance lab, Byron shares insights for peak performance and resilience.

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ANDREW COLUMBIA - Retired NYPD Officer & Pastor 

"SPIRITUAL ARMOR"

Exploring health and wellness through the strength of faith.

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MARK MIRABELLA - Financial Planner

"WHY INVESTING IS NOT SIMPLE"

Mark is a trusted financial planner for dozens of police agencies and police unions throughout the Hudson Valley and abroad. He shares practical ways to improve your investing strategy using the tools you are given as a first responder.

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CHRIS UKE - FDNY (Ret.), Director of Peer Services for Guardian Revival

"BREAKING THE STIGMA BARRIER"

Chris brings his experience as a firefighter and leader in peer services to confront the stigma surrounding mental health and wellness in the first responder community.