HFC Safety Council Schedule: 2025/2026
**Meeting details subject to change.**
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
The HFC Safety Council meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 11:30AM to 1PM. We rotate between Hillsboro (Highland), Washington Court House (Fayette), and Wilmington (Clinton) locations.
Highland: Southern State Community College, Room 107, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Fayette: The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington CH, OH 43160
Clinton: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC), 3321 Airborne Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177
MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Sept. 10, 2025 (deviation from 1st Wednesday schedule) at Southern State Community College: Violence Prevention
Oct. 1, 2025 at The Depot on Main: Working with law enforcement
Nov. 5, 2025 at SOESC: Stigma Free - NAMI
Dec. 3, 2025 at Southern State Community College: Forklift Safety
Jan. 7, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Generational Engagement and Safety
Feb. 4, 2026 VIRTUAL: Disaster Preparedness
March 4, 2026 at Southern State Community College: From Resistance to Results
April 1, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Brad Hurtig
May 6, 2026 at SOESC: OSHA Updates
June 3, 2026 at Southern State Community College: Highland Drug Task Force
(See below for more meeting details coming soon!)
Wednesday, May 6th: OSHA Updates
Time: 11:30AM Registration Opens, 12PM - 1PM Presentation
Where: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, OH 45177
RSVP by May 4th: CLICK HERE
Cost: Meeting registration (includes attendance and lunch) is $25/per person (cash, check, credit accepted at door; pre-paid options available - see below!)
Who to Invite: (EVERYONE!!!)
In addition to your primary Safety Council representative, we encourage you to invite any employees who would benefit from this month's topic!
About the Presentation: Staying up to date with workplace safety regulations is essential for protecting your employees and your organization. This session will provide an overview of recent updates and key focus areas from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), helping employers better understand current requirements and expectations.
Attendees will gain insight into common compliance challenges, enforcement trends, and practical strategies for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or safety professional, this presentation will offer valuable information to help you reduce risk, improve workplace safety practices, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
April 15th: Nichole Sims: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts
Presentation: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts
Our speaker, Nichole, will share best practices when hiring for safety, including actionable takeaways, pitfalls, cautionary tales, and more.
Presented by: Nichole Sims; Founder/Owner; Bold Career Consulting, LLC
Nichole Sims, BBA is a career strategist, speaker, trainer, and author with a heart for helping people and organizations succeed at work. After a 27-year corporate career, including 22 years in talent acquisition, she launched Bold Career Consulting, LLC to offer companies fractional recruiting and training for hiring managers who want to improve hiring processes, avoid costly missteps, and build strong, high-performing teams.
For individuals, Nichole provides one-to-one career and leadership coaching, helping professionals gain confidence, navigate challenges, and grow as leaders and team members.
She is the co-author of Your Career: How to Make It Happen (11th ed., Cengage Learning) and the creator of Career Quest, a signature program and workbook for career growth. A former adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and a two-time Exceptional Achievement Award winner, Nichole brings practical strategies and heartfelt encouragement to every client engagement.
Contact information:
April 1st: Brad Hurtig: Inspire a Safer Workplace
We have the pleasure of welcoming motivational speaker, Brad Hurtig, back to the HFC Safety Council. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to connect with an amazing and inspirational speaker!
About Brad:
"Brad Hurtig was a student-athlete in a small town in Northwest Ohio. Only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating workplace accident resulted in the amputation of both of Brad's hands.
Through hard work and determination Brad soon rejoined his high school football team. In his senior year, Brad led his team defense, recording 111 tackles and receiving all-state honors all while playing with no hands. Brad's inspirational story of triumph quickly captured national headlines.
Now Brad is taking his powerful message of workplace safety to businesses and organizations across the country."
Learn more at: https://www.bradhurtig.com/
Wednesday, March 4th - From Resistance to Results: How to Turn Pushback into Progress
Presented by: Mike Thompson, MBA, Owner, Mountain View Leadership
Resistance shows up everywhere—on the frontline, in meetings, in safety conversations, and in moments of change. What separates high-performing organizations from struggling ones isn’t the absence of difficult people, but the ability to work skillfully with them.
From Resistance to Results reframes pushback not as a problem to eliminate, but as information to leverage. This presentation equips leaders, HR professionals, safety managers, supervisors, and employees at every level with practical, human-centered strategies to transform resistance into engagement, accountability, and forward momentum.
The session is organized around three common patterns of workplace resistance—and proven approaches for navigating each one effectively. This presentation delivers tools that are practical, respectful, and immediately applicable, helping organizations move from frustration and stalemates to collaboration and results.
Learning Objectives:
About Mike:
Mike Thompson is a passionate coach, trainer, and consultant with over 17 years of experience in social services and workplace safety. With an MBA and certifications in Workplace Stability, Global Priority Solutions, and Bridges Out of Poverty, Mike blends expertise with heart. He has led over 1,000 support group sessions, empowering under-resourced individuals through life skills coaching and trauma-informed support.
Mike currently serves as the Coordinator of the Portage County Safety Council where he has facilitated more than 200 safety trainings and produced a 300-episode, award-winning safety podcast.
Now, as a leadership coach and business consultant, Mike helps organizations strengthen communication, connection and culture. His unique ability to connect people and purpose inspires real transformation and sustainable impact.
Wednesday, February 4th - Natural Hazards as Business Risk
Presented by: Thomas Breckel, Clinton Co. EMA
Natural disasters don’t just affect communities — they directly impact businesses, employees, and customers. In this one-hour interactive virtual session, participants will learn how Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties formally identify and rank their most serious natural hazards, and what those rankings mean for business operations.
Using real data from the three counties’ Hazard Mitigation Plans, this session will explain why severe storms, winter weather, flooding, and other hazards are not random events — they are predictable risks that can be planned for. Attendees will see how hazard rankings drive government investments, emergency planning, and recovery priorities, and how businesses can use the same information to reduce downtime, protect workers, and safeguard assets.
Through live polling and discussion, participants will identify their own top vulnerabilities, compare them to county-level risk data, and learn practical ways to improve resilience — from power planning and building protection to employee safety and continuity strategies.
This session is designed for business owners, managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for keeping operations running when the weather turns bad.
Wednesday, January 7th - Generational Engagement and Safety: Building a Cross-Generational Safety Culture
Presented by: Nicholas Coia, Chief Operating Officer, Coia Safety & Consultative Services LLC
Today’s workforce spans Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Without intentional engagement, generational differences in values, communication, and risk perception can lead to disconnects in safety culture. This session provides insight into engaging all age groups to build a unified, proactive safety mindset.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Understand how each generation engages with safety
✔ Identify indicators of generational disconnect
✔ Apply actionable strategies to unify your team
About our Speaker:
Nicholas Coia is the Chief Operating Officer of Coia Safety & Consultative Services LLC, where he leads innovative safety solutions that help businesses create safer, more compliant workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in the safety and health field, including more than a decade as a consultant, he has worked extensively across both general industry and construction, guiding organizations through compliance, risk reduction, and culture change. As a recognized safety expert, Nic has presented at industry-leading conferences, including the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, sharing insights on effective safety strategies, OSHA compliance, and building sustainable safety programs. Coia Safety & Consultative Services is committed to helping businesses proactively manage workplace safety through fractional consulting, program development, OSHA violation response, and customized training. The company’s mission is to go beyond compliance by fostering a culture where safety becomes second nature. Outside of work, Nic enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, coaching soccer, basketball, and volleyball, and staying actively engaged in community development efforts aimed at preparing the next generation for success.
Wednesday, December 3rd: Forklift Safety
Presented by: Bryan Johnson, Director of Operator Safety Training, Miami Industrial Trucks
About our Presentation:
Join us for an essential session on forklift safety, designed to help employers and safety professionals strengthen workplace practices and reduce preventable incidents. Our presenter will cover the fundamentals of safe forklift operation, including equipment inspection, load management, pedestrian awareness, and common causes of accidents.
Whether your team operates a few lifts or an entire fleet, this presentation will provide clear, actionable guidance to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and keep both operators and bystanders safe.
Wednesday, November 5th: NAMI StigmaFree Workplace
Presented by:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwest Ohio
The NAMI StigmaFree Workplace initiative is designed to help employers foster a culture that prioritizes mental health, reduces stigma, and supports employee well-being. By engaging in this program, organizations demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment where employees feel empowered to talk about mental health without fear of judgment or discrimination.
Through education, awareness, and action, the StigmaFree Workplace provides companies with tools and resources to:
Becoming a StigmaFree Workplace not only benefits employees but also strengthens organizations by improving morale, productivity, and retention. Together, we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported—no matter their mental health journey.
Wednesday, October 1st: Working with Law Enforcement
Presented by: Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth
Businesses struggle with making a safe workplace environment for their employees and their customers. They often employ outside consultants and implement the latest and greatest technology to increase safety only to find they failed to partner with the local law enforcement to help incorporate a new gadget that isn’t compatible locally.
Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth brings 45 years of law enforcement experience to his work in crime prevention. His long career includes service on the board of directors of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association and many years as a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association Crime Prevention Committee.
By working together, law enforcement and businesses can develop effective tools and strategies that better protect our communities and improve public safety.
Wednesday, September 10th: Workplace Violence Prevention (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION)
Presented by: Dr. William (Doc), Ben, and Mackenzie Kennedy; Kennedy Consulting & Training, LLC
This class is an introduction to tools we feel will help keep yourself, your workplace and your home safer. Briefly, we’ll discuss the types of workplace violence according to OSHA, before diving into our trademarked system. GUMV™ is designed to encourage the prevention of unwanted situations, focusing on breaking down behaviors into categories that make so much sense - they’re impossible to forget!
If violence prevention isn’t currently on your radar, don’t worry:
The HFC Safety Council meets on the First Wednesday of the month from 11:30AM to 1PM. We rotate between Hillsboro (Highland), Washington Court House (Fayette), and Wilmington (Clinton) locations.
Highland: Southern State Community College, Room 107, 100 Hobart Drive, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Fayette: The Depot on Main, 215 South Main Street, Washington CH, OH 43160
Clinton: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center (SOESC), 3321 Airborne Rd, Wilmington, OH 45177
MORE DETAILS TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Sept. 10, 2025 (deviation from 1st Wednesday schedule) at Southern State Community College: Violence Prevention
Oct. 1, 2025 at The Depot on Main: Working with law enforcement
Nov. 5, 2025 at SOESC: Stigma Free - NAMI
Dec. 3, 2025 at Southern State Community College: Forklift Safety
Jan. 7, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Generational Engagement and Safety
Feb. 4, 2026 VIRTUAL: Disaster Preparedness
March 4, 2026 at Southern State Community College: From Resistance to Results
April 1, 2026 at The Depot on Main: Brad Hurtig
May 6, 2026 at SOESC: OSHA Updates
June 3, 2026 at Southern State Community College: Highland Drug Task Force
(See below for more meeting details coming soon!)
Wednesday, May 6th: OSHA Updates
Time: 11:30AM Registration Opens, 12PM - 1PM Presentation
Where: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center, 3321 Airborne Road, Wilmington, OH 45177
RSVP by May 4th: CLICK HERE
Cost: Meeting registration (includes attendance and lunch) is $25/per person (cash, check, credit accepted at door; pre-paid options available - see below!)
Who to Invite: (EVERYONE!!!)
In addition to your primary Safety Council representative, we encourage you to invite any employees who would benefit from this month's topic!
About the Presentation: Staying up to date with workplace safety regulations is essential for protecting your employees and your organization. This session will provide an overview of recent updates and key focus areas from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), helping employers better understand current requirements and expectations.
Attendees will gain insight into common compliance challenges, enforcement trends, and practical strategies for maintaining a safe and compliant workplace. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or safety professional, this presentation will offer valuable information to help you reduce risk, improve workplace safety practices, and stay ahead of regulatory changes.
April 15th: Nichole Sims: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts
Presentation: Hard Hats, Soft Skills, and Hiring Smarts
Our speaker, Nichole, will share best practices when hiring for safety, including actionable takeaways, pitfalls, cautionary tales, and more.
Presented by: Nichole Sims; Founder/Owner; Bold Career Consulting, LLC
Nichole Sims, BBA is a career strategist, speaker, trainer, and author with a heart for helping people and organizations succeed at work. After a 27-year corporate career, including 22 years in talent acquisition, she launched Bold Career Consulting, LLC to offer companies fractional recruiting and training for hiring managers who want to improve hiring processes, avoid costly missteps, and build strong, high-performing teams.
For individuals, Nichole provides one-to-one career and leadership coaching, helping professionals gain confidence, navigate challenges, and grow as leaders and team members.
She is the co-author of Your Career: How to Make It Happen (11th ed., Cengage Learning) and the creator of Career Quest, a signature program and workbook for career growth. A former adjunct professor at the University of Cincinnati and a two-time Exceptional Achievement Award winner, Nichole brings practical strategies and heartfelt encouragement to every client engagement.
Contact information:
- EMAIL: [email protected]
- LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholersims/
- WEBSITE: https://boldcareerconsulting.com/
- PHONE: 513-327-8168
April 1st: Brad Hurtig: Inspire a Safer Workplace
We have the pleasure of welcoming motivational speaker, Brad Hurtig, back to the HFC Safety Council. Don't miss this excellent opportunity to connect with an amazing and inspirational speaker!
About Brad:
"Brad Hurtig was a student-athlete in a small town in Northwest Ohio. Only days after finishing his sophomore year of high school, a devastating workplace accident resulted in the amputation of both of Brad's hands.
Through hard work and determination Brad soon rejoined his high school football team. In his senior year, Brad led his team defense, recording 111 tackles and receiving all-state honors all while playing with no hands. Brad's inspirational story of triumph quickly captured national headlines.
Now Brad is taking his powerful message of workplace safety to businesses and organizations across the country."
Learn more at: https://www.bradhurtig.com/
Wednesday, March 4th - From Resistance to Results: How to Turn Pushback into Progress
Presented by: Mike Thompson, MBA, Owner, Mountain View Leadership
Resistance shows up everywhere—on the frontline, in meetings, in safety conversations, and in moments of change. What separates high-performing organizations from struggling ones isn’t the absence of difficult people, but the ability to work skillfully with them.
From Resistance to Results reframes pushback not as a problem to eliminate, but as information to leverage. This presentation equips leaders, HR professionals, safety managers, supervisors, and employees at every level with practical, human-centered strategies to transform resistance into engagement, accountability, and forward momentum.
The session is organized around three common patterns of workplace resistance—and proven approaches for navigating each one effectively. This presentation delivers tools that are practical, respectful, and immediately applicable, helping organizations move from frustration and stalemates to collaboration and results.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify different types of workplace resistance and apply targeted communication strategies that reduce defensiveness and increase readiness for change.
- Recognize and interrupt unproductive drama dynamics, replacing blame and escalation with empowerment, partnership, and shared problem-solving.
- Coach contentious or reactive employees more effectively by restoring choice, clarifying expectations, and focusing conversations on future-focused outcomes.
About Mike:
Mike Thompson is a passionate coach, trainer, and consultant with over 17 years of experience in social services and workplace safety. With an MBA and certifications in Workplace Stability, Global Priority Solutions, and Bridges Out of Poverty, Mike blends expertise with heart. He has led over 1,000 support group sessions, empowering under-resourced individuals through life skills coaching and trauma-informed support.
Mike currently serves as the Coordinator of the Portage County Safety Council where he has facilitated more than 200 safety trainings and produced a 300-episode, award-winning safety podcast.
Now, as a leadership coach and business consultant, Mike helps organizations strengthen communication, connection and culture. His unique ability to connect people and purpose inspires real transformation and sustainable impact.
Wednesday, February 4th - Natural Hazards as Business Risk
Presented by: Thomas Breckel, Clinton Co. EMA
Natural disasters don’t just affect communities — they directly impact businesses, employees, and customers. In this one-hour interactive virtual session, participants will learn how Clinton, Fayette, and Highland Counties formally identify and rank their most serious natural hazards, and what those rankings mean for business operations.
Using real data from the three counties’ Hazard Mitigation Plans, this session will explain why severe storms, winter weather, flooding, and other hazards are not random events — they are predictable risks that can be planned for. Attendees will see how hazard rankings drive government investments, emergency planning, and recovery priorities, and how businesses can use the same information to reduce downtime, protect workers, and safeguard assets.
Through live polling and discussion, participants will identify their own top vulnerabilities, compare them to county-level risk data, and learn practical ways to improve resilience — from power planning and building protection to employee safety and continuity strategies.
This session is designed for business owners, managers, safety officers, and anyone responsible for keeping operations running when the weather turns bad.
Wednesday, January 7th - Generational Engagement and Safety: Building a Cross-Generational Safety Culture
Presented by: Nicholas Coia, Chief Operating Officer, Coia Safety & Consultative Services LLC
Today’s workforce spans Baby Boomers to Gen Z. Without intentional engagement, generational differences in values, communication, and risk perception can lead to disconnects in safety culture. This session provides insight into engaging all age groups to build a unified, proactive safety mindset.
Key Takeaways:
✔ Understand how each generation engages with safety
✔ Identify indicators of generational disconnect
✔ Apply actionable strategies to unify your team
About our Speaker:
Nicholas Coia is the Chief Operating Officer of Coia Safety & Consultative Services LLC, where he leads innovative safety solutions that help businesses create safer, more compliant workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in the safety and health field, including more than a decade as a consultant, he has worked extensively across both general industry and construction, guiding organizations through compliance, risk reduction, and culture change. As a recognized safety expert, Nic has presented at industry-leading conferences, including the Ohio Safety Congress & Expo, sharing insights on effective safety strategies, OSHA compliance, and building sustainable safety programs. Coia Safety & Consultative Services is committed to helping businesses proactively manage workplace safety through fractional consulting, program development, OSHA violation response, and customized training. The company’s mission is to go beyond compliance by fostering a culture where safety becomes second nature. Outside of work, Nic enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, coaching soccer, basketball, and volleyball, and staying actively engaged in community development efforts aimed at preparing the next generation for success.
Wednesday, December 3rd: Forklift Safety
Presented by: Bryan Johnson, Director of Operator Safety Training, Miami Industrial Trucks
About our Presentation:
Join us for an essential session on forklift safety, designed to help employers and safety professionals strengthen workplace practices and reduce preventable incidents. Our presenter will cover the fundamentals of safe forklift operation, including equipment inspection, load management, pedestrian awareness, and common causes of accidents.
Whether your team operates a few lifts or an entire fleet, this presentation will provide clear, actionable guidance to enhance compliance, reduce risk, and keep both operators and bystanders safe.
Wednesday, November 5th: NAMI StigmaFree Workplace
Presented by:
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Southwest Ohio
The NAMI StigmaFree Workplace initiative is designed to help employers foster a culture that prioritizes mental health, reduces stigma, and supports employee well-being. By engaging in this program, organizations demonstrate their commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment where employees feel empowered to talk about mental health without fear of judgment or discrimination.
Through education, awareness, and action, the StigmaFree Workplace provides companies with tools and resources to:
- Build understanding and compassion around mental health challenges.
- Equip leaders and staff with strategies to reduce stigma and support one another.
- Encourage open conversations that normalize mental health as part of overall wellness.
- Implement policies and practices that foster resilience and belonging in the workplace.
Becoming a StigmaFree Workplace not only benefits employees but also strengthens organizations by improving morale, productivity, and retention. Together, we can create workplaces where everyone feels valued and supported—no matter their mental health journey.
Wednesday, October 1st: Working with Law Enforcement
Presented by: Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth
Businesses struggle with making a safe workplace environment for their employees and their customers. They often employ outside consultants and implement the latest and greatest technology to increase safety only to find they failed to partner with the local law enforcement to help incorporate a new gadget that isn’t compatible locally.
Fayette County Sheriff Vernon Stanforth brings 45 years of law enforcement experience to his work in crime prevention. His long career includes service on the board of directors of the Ohio Crime Prevention Association and many years as a member of the National Sheriffs’ Association Crime Prevention Committee.
By working together, law enforcement and businesses can develop effective tools and strategies that better protect our communities and improve public safety.
Wednesday, September 10th: Workplace Violence Prevention (CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE PRESENTATION)
Presented by: Dr. William (Doc), Ben, and Mackenzie Kennedy; Kennedy Consulting & Training, LLC
This class is an introduction to tools we feel will help keep yourself, your workplace and your home safer. Briefly, we’ll discuss the types of workplace violence according to OSHA, before diving into our trademarked system. GUMV™ is designed to encourage the prevention of unwanted situations, focusing on breaking down behaviors into categories that make so much sense - they’re impossible to forget!
If violence prevention isn’t currently on your radar, don’t worry:
About our Speakers:
Dr. William (Doc) Kennedy is a husband and father of two adult children. He’s a business consultant and sports, clinical, and forensic psychologist based in Wilmington, Ohio. He graduated from Wilmington College (’91), receiving degrees in psychology and mathematics. He then attended the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Wright State University, graduating with his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1995. READ HIS FULL BIO HERE
A martial artist of over 24 years with multiple black belts in arts such as Japanese Jujitsu and Xing Yi Chuan Kung Fu, Benjamin Kennedy moved into the self defense space in 2017 to start bringing common sense physical protection to people who frankly didn't have 10 years to dedicate to learning a single punch. Upon starting his work with KC&T, he realized just how much nuance there is to violence, and how much important information gets left out when on the mats. While his martial arts work has taken him across the globe and has garnered him a large social media presence, his core dedication is to the education of the masses on how to protect themselves while sharing a deeper understanding of the before, during, and after of violent altercations, with the ultimate goal of avoidance and non escalation above all else.
Mackenzie has been in the world of martial arts for over 24 years, but really felt the merge of her past adventures and her future passions in the areas of self-protection, behavioral threat assessment & management (BTAM), and resiliency. As the director of programs, she writes training content and curriculums. Using her own personal life experiences, she enjoys play-testing the concepts taught so you don’t have to. Her hope is that she can show everyone she meets that these skills do more than help you stay safe or reduce company turnover - They also improve home life, they strengthen relationships, they foster self-care, they have the ability to help you have a better everyday life.
Learn more about Kennedy Training & Consulting Here
Dr. William (Doc) Kennedy is a husband and father of two adult children. He’s a business consultant and sports, clinical, and forensic psychologist based in Wilmington, Ohio. He graduated from Wilmington College (’91), receiving degrees in psychology and mathematics. He then attended the School of Professional Psychology (SOPP) at Wright State University, graduating with his doctorate in clinical psychology in 1995. READ HIS FULL BIO HERE
A martial artist of over 24 years with multiple black belts in arts such as Japanese Jujitsu and Xing Yi Chuan Kung Fu, Benjamin Kennedy moved into the self defense space in 2017 to start bringing common sense physical protection to people who frankly didn't have 10 years to dedicate to learning a single punch. Upon starting his work with KC&T, he realized just how much nuance there is to violence, and how much important information gets left out when on the mats. While his martial arts work has taken him across the globe and has garnered him a large social media presence, his core dedication is to the education of the masses on how to protect themselves while sharing a deeper understanding of the before, during, and after of violent altercations, with the ultimate goal of avoidance and non escalation above all else.
Mackenzie has been in the world of martial arts for over 24 years, but really felt the merge of her past adventures and her future passions in the areas of self-protection, behavioral threat assessment & management (BTAM), and resiliency. As the director of programs, she writes training content and curriculums. Using her own personal life experiences, she enjoys play-testing the concepts taught so you don’t have to. Her hope is that she can show everyone she meets that these skills do more than help you stay safe or reduce company turnover - They also improve home life, they strengthen relationships, they foster self-care, they have the ability to help you have a better everyday life.
Learn more about Kennedy Training & Consulting Here
