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Senior Chief Andrew Sullivan, a Massachusetts native, enlisted in the Navy in 2002. He completed SEAL training in 2004 and served with SEAL Team Two and the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. Sullivan deployed 12 times to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Africa, earning multiple valor awards, including the Silver Star and Bronze Star. After retiring in 2020, he founded BlueForce Strategic Action Group and the nonprofit Community First Project, which trains law enforcement. He advocates for veteran mental health and serves on One Summit’s board. He holds a master’s in Strategic Leadership and lives in Virginia Beach with his two daughters.

Bill Farrell was born and raised in the city of Boston. A former Marine, who is currently working for the past 18 years as a correction officer working the line and as a EAP/Peer support for the occiers and correctional staff at the Suffolk County Sheriff's Dept. Boston, Ma. House of Corrections. He has 38 years of sobriety and works in and out of the field of recovery. He is also cofounder of the Ring Resiliency Boxing & CARE Program and has been working with Dr. Karen Lischinsky for many years.

Dr. Lischinsky brings years of experience in restorative practices. She has facilitated healing groups with incarcerated men and women, correctional officers as well as survivors of

violent crime. She is the Executive Producer of Behind the Wall, a 21-minute film exploring the often-overlooked trauma within correctional systems. Dr. Lischinsky also founded the Ring Resiliency Boxing Program, a trauma-informed, non-contact boxing initiative for correctional officers and trauma-impacted community members. Dr. Lischinsky holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Northeastern University and an MSW from Boston University.

Peter Welch is a former Gold Gloves and Professional Boxer, who is one of the most respected and sought after trainers in the sport. Peter teaches the “Sweet Science” in both traditional boxing and boxing for MMA. Recently he has worked with UFC fighters Conor McGregor and Brock Lesnar, among many others, to help hone their skills. Peter had an appearance in the movie “The Departed,” sharing a scene with Leonardo DiCaprio, and has been a lifelong Southie resident. He is happily married with three kids.

Peter Welch’s Gym was featured on the Anthony Bourdain show, “No Reservations” on the Travel Channel.

Lauren Holaly-Zembo, serves as CEO of the Crim Fitness Foundation, in Flint, Michigan. Her work at Crim since 2008 includes efforts to create healthy communities through policy, systems and environmental changes, specifically nutrition, mindfulness, and physical activity. Her experience in group facilitation and building collaborative engagement has influenced change in policies impacting everything from nonmotorized transportation, parks and recreation, education, and community engagement. Holaly-Zembo holds a Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan focused on community organizing. In her spare time, she enjoys running, snowmobiling, traveling and spending time with husband, Cody, and daughters Quinn and Rozlyn.

Marla Hughes began at the Crim Fitness Foundation in 2021 as a Nutrition Educator, delivering nutrition and physical activity education throughout Flint, and transitioned to Associate Director of Neighborhood Impact in 2025. She brings a background in early childhood education leadership, having previously served as a director. Marla’s personal health journey inspired her to study Integrative Nutrition through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and become a certified Health and Wellness Coach. She is also a certified yoga instructor. A passionate runner, Marla recently completed her second marathon. She enjoys spending time with her family outdoors, exploring Michigan’s natural beauty.

Brendan Ozawa-de Silva is an Associate Teaching Professor at Emory University’s Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics. For over two decades, he has developed and implemented mindfulness and compassion-based programs for schools, prisons, universities, and peace building initiatives worldwide. He co-developed SEE Learning and Cognitively-Based Compassion Training, and co-founded the Chillon Project and the Alliance for Higher Education in Prison. Brendan also serves on the Wellness Advisory Committee of One Voice United, is a Fellow of the Mind & Life Institute, and teaches at Keio University’s Center for Contemplative Studies in Japan.

Ben began his career in 2006 as a correctional officer at the Fort Bend County Jail, in Richmond, Texas, a 1,700-bed facility. Ben was promoted through the ranks up to Sergeant, only leaving to pursue a career in correctional technology. Ben led support teams throughout the jail and managed the implementation of several technology systems, driving constant innovation and improvement for staff and inmates. His leadership positions and certifications include Master Jailer, Master Peace Officer, and Field Training Officer from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). At GUARDIAN RFID, Ben is the Technical Product Manager for the Command Cloud officer experience platform.

Brian Hill is the CEO of Edovo Foundation, an organization designed to improve outcomes for those who are incarcerated by enabling free daily access to tech-enabled education and rehabilitation. It was in his first year of a JD/MBA at Northwestern University when he began working to help reduce the population for Chicago’s jail. This exposure prompted him to create the Edovo platform, which has scaled nationally and reaches over 1 million incarcerated learners daily. Edovo has been awarded prizes from organizations across the country including the Kellogg Innovation Network, Lumina Impact Ventures, and Chicago Innovation Awards.

James Sexton is the Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of LEO Technologies, where he co-invented the Verus System - an AI-driven investigative tool used by over 10,000 public safety professionals nationwide in over 30 states. A former Peace Officer with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, he supported investigations into organized crime and custody intelligence. Under his leadership, Verus has helped prevent suicides, identify threats, and support mental health interventions in correctional facilities. Mr. Sexton has secured over $100 million in public safety funding and remains committed to providing ethical, constitutional technology that strengthens law enforcement, protects communities, and supports frontline personnel.