Thirty-nine year emergency medical technician with thirty two years as a public servant for the Chicago Fire Department. Vast experience in direct patient care including multiple commendations for outstanding care and compassion. Superior supervisory skills including acclimating new candidates to the Chicago Fire Department and mentoring paramedics to prepare to successfully enter the rank structure of the Department. Excellent leadership in a variety of volunteer and positional roles demonstrating strategic visioning, coaching, team building, and maximizing human and departmental resources to provide outstanding service to the citizens of Chicago. Fierce advocate for diversity equity and inclusion, community engagement, social and racial justice.