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Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University

University of Utah School of Medicine

Physician Assistant program.. Touro University  Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator, curriculum planning, development and assessment, accreditation management, mock site visit coordination, Faculty advisor, admissions committee Principal Fa

Doctorate of Physician Assistant Studies, Touro University

University of Utah School of Medicine

Physician Assistant program.. Touro University  Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator, curriculum planning, development and assessment, accreditation management, mock site visit coordination, Faculty advisor, admissions committee Principal Faculty, Academic Coordinator of inaugural PA program in Puerto Rico, admissions committee member, academic advisor, curriculum mapping.  US Department of Health and Human Services, FEMA Office of Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) 

 Dr. England's academic credentials include a Doctor of Clinical Forensic Neuropsychology from

the Forest Institute, a Master of Science in Forensic Entomology from Oregon State University,

and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado. He is a United States Navy

Officer with over 19 years of leadership experience and ho

 Dr. England's academic credentials include a Doctor of Clinical Forensic Neuropsychology from

the Forest Institute, a Master of Science in Forensic Entomology from Oregon State University,

and a Master of Arts in Psychology from the University of Colorado. He is a United States Navy

Officer with over 19 years of leadership experience and holds several certifications, including

Advanced Certified Personal & Executive Coach and Navy Warrior Toughness Trainer.

 Steinia is a  Physician Assistant with expertise in psychiatric medication management and hospitalist medicine. Over six years of diverse clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, proficient in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of psychiatric and internal medicine conditions. Skilled in evidence-based treatm

 Steinia is a  Physician Assistant with expertise in psychiatric medication management and hospitalist medicine. Over six years of diverse clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, proficient in diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide range of psychiatric and internal medicine conditions. Skilled in evidence-based treatment planning, psychopharmacology, ketamine therapy, and acute inpatient care. Passionate about improving patient outcomes through collaborative care, psychoeducation, and holistic approaches.  

 Jeffrey J. Denning is a retired first responder, military veteran, and mental health professional. He is the founder of JD Rescue Group LLC and the co-founder of First Responders First, both Utah-based mental health and training companies. Jeff retired from the Salt Lake City Police Department in 2021. He is the past chair of the Utah CI

 Jeffrey J. Denning is a retired first responder, military veteran, and mental health professional. He is the founder of JD Rescue Group LLC and the co-founder of First Responders First, both Utah-based mental health and training companies. Jeff retired from the Salt Lake City Police Department in 2021. He is the past chair of the Utah CISM Team and a reserve Special Agent with the Utah Attorney General’s Office. Jeff has experience as a SWAT operator, detective, Crisis Intervention Team trainer, crisis and hostage negotiator, peer support supervisor, training instructor, and captain of an award-winning shooting team. He also worked in undercover and classified positions with the Federal Air Marshal Service and Other Government Agencies. He protected US diplomats in Israel, the West Bank and Gaza Strip as part of the US-led “Roadmap to Mideast Peace.” He holds a master’s degree in military special operations/low-intensity conflict with an emphasis in terrorism and a second master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Jeff is also a military veteran and published his first book, Warrior SOS—Military Veterans’ Stories of Faith, Emotional Survival, and Living with PTSD, after a tour to Iraq, which featured several tier one special operations veterans. More can be found at FRFirst.com 

 Jason was born in Whittier California. He lived in California until he was 12. He moved to Phoenix Arizona until he was 19. He then served a mission in the Chile, Santiago South Mission. His parents moved to Brandon Florida while on his mission so he returned home to Florida. After a few months he started college at the BYU Jerusalem Cen

 Jason was born in Whittier California. He lived in California until he was 12. He moved to Phoenix Arizona until he was 19. He then served a mission in the Chile, Santiago South Mission. His parents moved to Brandon Florida while on his mission so he returned home to Florida. After a few months he started college at the BYU Jerusalem Center. After a semester in Jerusalem he attended BYU in Provo Utah. He received his bachelor’s degree in Family Science. After graduation he began working in the substance abuse field and became a Licensed Substance Abuse Counselor (Today it's known as ASUDC). He worked in the Utah State Prison as a counselor. While working at the prison he became a Certified Mediator. He got his Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Utah. He has worked in the substance abuse world for 23 years. He has worked in several residential programs as the Clinical Director including an all-women's facility. He then spent one year working in the 10 Nursing Homes in Utah County during Covid-19. He now works as the supervisor of the children and youth crisis team for Wasatch Behavioral Health responding to children and youth who are in crisis. He also supervises the hospital liaisons for Utah County getting people in and out of the psych wards and the Utah State Hospital. He is married and has 7 children (5 boys and 2 girls), and 3 daughters-in-law. He wrote a book titled, "The Reality of Perception." 

 Hugh D. Watt, MSW, LCSW, is a survivor of childhood sex abuse and the loss of a brother to addiction and suicide. As a therapist for more than twenty-five years, and a federal Probation Officer for more than 19 years. Hugh has developed his Trial Action Path or (TAP) Viewpoint to help thousands of people grow resilient after trials in th

 Hugh D. Watt, MSW, LCSW, is a survivor of childhood sex abuse and the loss of a brother to addiction and suicide. As a therapist for more than twenty-five years, and a federal Probation Officer for more than 19 years. Hugh has developed his Trial Action Path or (TAP) Viewpoint to help thousands of people grow resilient after trials in their lives.  He has been certified as a Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) peer support member for law enforcement. He is the author of the Trial Tappers Self-Help book series and YouTube creator with thousands of followers. He has been married for more than 30 years and has three sons. 

Omar Vieira retired after serving in the Navy for 24 years.

He served as an active-duty US Navy SEAL for over 22

years. Upon graduation of class 219 at Basic Underwater

Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) School in October of 1998, he

was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR in Virginia Beach

executing recurrent and emergent special operations

missions in the guer

Omar Vieira retired after serving in the Navy for 24 years.

He served as an active-duty US Navy SEAL for over 22

years. Upon graduation of class 219 at Basic Underwater

Demolition / SEAL (BUD/S) School in October of 1998, he

was assigned to SEAL Team FOUR in Virginia Beach

executing recurrent and emergent special operations

missions in the guerrilla infested jungles of Central and

South America. Born in Puerto Rico, the son of an Army Command Sargent Major, Omar spent most of his

childhood in North Carolina, Georgia and Germany. He graduated from Utah Valley University, After his retirement from active-duty military service in 2021, he became the Co-Founder and

Global Director of Operations for a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), Alliance Rescue,

Inc. Omar managed operational rescue teams focused on finding, fixing and dismantling Human

trafficking rings and recovering survivors from the sex trafficking world in Mexico and the

Caribbean.

Orem Utah in 2005 with a BS degree in Biology and Military Science.