Cindy is an award-winning, internationally-recognized subject matter expert, instructor, interventionist, case manager, and consultant, She is a true pioneer in the field of emergency preparedness response, wholly dedicated to addressing head-on the myriad mental health issues resulting from critical incident crisis response. Cindy has spent 20 years of her life educating others and touching the lives of many, including law enforcement, first responders and the families of major disaster victims. Since 1995, Cindy has served as President of the Catch a Falling Star Law Enforcement Assistance Program, where she compassionately assesses distress, refers officers to necessary professionals, and manages complex cases from beginning to end. Cindy has been publicly recognized for her tireless advocacy and service by the FBI, New York State Fraternal Order of Police, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, Niagara Regional Police Canada, and Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation. Cindy focuses on extending the reach of our clinical services to her hometown market in upstate New York and her extensive relationships in the law enforcement, emergency responder, and crisis preparedness communities.