Sam brings a profound depth of experience and unwavering commitment to his role as Struggle Well Training Manager. His distinguished career began with four years as a United States Marine Corps Infantry Machine Gunner and Security Forces Guard. He then dedicated two decades to law enforcement, rising to Sergeant in Southwest Florida where he became a highly regarded general and high liability instructor. Relocating to Miami in 2010, Sam continued his service, culminating in his role as the agency’s Training Sergeant for thirteen years.
A significant cardiac event in 2021 became a powerful catalyst for Sam’s personal transformation. Through the Struggle Well program, a course designed to assist individuals facing hardship, he courageously embraced his own traumatic experience. Profoundly impacted, Sam not only found a source of strength but recognized this as a pivotal moment to redefine his narrative and uplift others. Retiring in 2023 after 25 years of esteemed service, Sam now channels his vast lived experience into guiding others on their journey of Posttraumatic Growth. As the Struggle Well Training Manager, he proudly mentors and leads those committed to empowering their First Responder peers through struggle to strength. Sam is immensely grateful for the opportunity to serve both military veterans and first responders through this vital organization.
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