Olivia has been teaching yoga since 2003, having studied with master teachers around the country as well as in Rishikesh, India. She began teaching first responders at LAFD and tailored a yoga protocol to meet the unique needs of first responders.
Eric Brenneman
Executive Member
Eric spent 13 years in the fire service, serving the IAFF and his crew as a Company Officer. He obtained his MPA from the University of North Dakota, is a 200-RYT, and has worked with countless first responders to understand the science behind yoga.
Leslie Weisman
Program Manager
Leslie is a forensic social worker and has partnered with criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years. From providing therapy i jails and prisons to working as the mental health liaison to a hostage negotiation team, she has been committed to the critical intersection of mental health and law enforcement.
Rebecca Foright, PhD
Research Director
Becca is a research scientist working in the fields of exercise, physiology, and neuroscience. She received her PhD in October 2019 and works as a postdoctoral research fellow in Kansas City. She is in charge of collecting and assessing the effectiveness of YFFR training and programs.
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