BEAT THE BURNOUT
AK Dozanti, MA
AK Dozanti is the founder of Life Saver Wellness and author of Beat the Burnout: Prevention and Recovery Solutions for Frontline Professionals, a #1 Amazon new release and her latest book Responder Reset: 99 Real Time Tactics for Frontline Regulation. Through keynote speaking, training, and coaching, she equips law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, corrections, and healthcare professionals with tactical, science-backed tools to prevent burnout, regulate the nervous system, and build sustainable operational longevity.
MISSION READINESS: NUTRITION AND STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
Rebecca Rouse & Joel Del Rosario
Rebecca Rouse is a strength coach, competitive weightlifter, and entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in fitness. Joel Del Rosario is a retired Marine Corps officer with 21 years of service, multiple combat deployments, and a Purple Heart. Together, they co-founded Semper Stronger, a fitness company that empowers individuals to build physical and mental resilience through strength training. They also co-founded the Semper Stronger Foundation, helping military, veterans, and first responders improve their health. In 2025, they merged with Team MCHN to form MCHN Strength, focusing on education and empowerment for both tactical and civilian populations. Finally, both are sponsored Jocko Fuel athletes.
LEAD WILL. LIVE WELL.
Chief Neil Gang
Chief Neil H. Gang (Ret.) is a nationally recognized law enforcement leader and subject matter expert with more than 36 years of service. He most recently served as Chief of Police for the Pinole Police Department (CA), where he led transformational change through innovative leadership and a strong focus on organizational wellness. He is the architect of the Asher Model—a 7-point framework for building a culture of wellness. Chief Gang has also served as Chair of the California Police Chiefs Association Organizational Wellness and Resiliency Committee and Co-Chair of the IACP Officer Wellness Committee, and is the host of the 6th Pillar Podcast. A certified CALPOST Wellness Instructor, he regularly delivers high-impact training and keynote presentations on leadership, wellness, and organizational culture.
His work has been featured nationally, including in Police Chief Magazine and through the IACP, and he is a recipient of the California Police Chiefs Association Joe Malloy Award (2023) and was honored as Public Safety Hero of the Year by the U.S. House of Representatives (2020). A graduate of Northwestern University’s School of Police Staff and Command—where he served as class president and received the Franklin M. Kremel Award—he also holds a master’s degree from the University of San Diego’s LEPSL program. As CEO of 4th Watch Consulting, Chief Gang continues to advise and develop agencies nationwide, helping build stronger, healthier, and more resilient teams.
POST TRAUMATIC GROWTH
Dr. Cherylynn Lee, PhD
Dr. Cherylynn Lee, a police psychologist with the Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office since 2016, specializes in law enforcement operations and officer wellness. She manages the Behavioral Sciences Unit, overseeing Mental Health Co-Response Teams, Crisis Intervention Training, and Wellness. Dr. Lee is a subject matter expert frequently sought for training and consultation across California. She leads critical incident stress debriefs and maintains a private practice focusing on trauma and first responders. Dr. Lee is also a director and practitioner at The Counseling Team International, offering counseling, training, and emergency response services. Recognized for her expertise, she was named one of IACP’s 40 Under 40 in 2023 and earned multiple awards in 2024.
