At Boulder Crest, we witness transformation every day. Stories of those forged in the fires of their struggle. Stories of triumph. Stories of inspiration. Stories of Growth. Here are a few of them.
Brian Steorts built a successful company with his hands, but real healing came when he followed his brother into Warrior PATHH. What he found there changed more than just his perspective—it changed his life.
USMC officer Brian Wilson carried the trauma of a deadly patrol in Ramadi for over a decade. At Boulder Crest, he discovered that the instincts that once kept him alive could also help him grow, reconnect, and show up fully for the life he fought to keep.
Backed by her Chief and Boulder Crest’s Struggle Well program, Deputy Chief Monica Prieto helped reshape the Tucson Police Department into a place where wellness and growth are part of the foundation. That transformation began with her own story.
Wounded in a roadside bomb attack in Iraq, Ian Ricci returned home carrying more than physical scars. He arrived at Boulder Crest going through the motions, unsure whether healing was even possible. But one moment during Warrior PATHH sparked a shift that changed everything.
CW5 Peter Lautzenheiser and his wife Laurie endured unimaginable loss during his 40+ year military career. Warrior PATHH and Struggle Well gave them a shared language of healing and the strength to rebuild their connection—not only as individuals, but as partners ready to walk forward together.
The murder of his close friend and fellow police officer Jair Cabrera left Scott Krassow carrying a weight that grew heavier each day. It wasn’t until Warrior PATHH that Scott truly faced the pain he’d buried for years and found the courage to set it down.
As a physical therapist and Army Reservist, Jeremy Fletcher understands that real transformation takes place at the intersection of mind and body. Now, he integrates Posttraumatic Growth into every part of his practice—empowering others to heal and strengthen from the inside out.
Camille Effler broke barriers in military medicine and special operations—not by chasing rank, but by following what felt meaningful to her. A graduate of Warrior PATHH, she learned to let go of relentless perfectionism and embrace authenticity. Now, as an Army Reservist and Stanford PhD student, Camille continues to lead with purpose, showing that true strength begins with staying true to yourself
Marcia Johnson built a storied career as a state trooper, flight paramedic, and SWAT negotiator. But after the sudden death of a fellow trooper, the pressure she’d kept buried for years finally broke through. Through Warrior PATHH, she discovered that her breakdown was really the beginning of her breakthrough.
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