Dennis Carradin has been on the ground at 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Sandy Hook, and post-Columbine for 30 years — as a trauma therapist specializing in first responders and healthcare workers. In this conversation, he shares how a single encounter at a Dunkin' Donuts after Sandy Hook became the foundation of the Trauma Survivors Foundation: a national network now spanning 41 states, 2,800 trained therapists, and crisis care for over 5,000 first responders.

In this conversation, you'll learn:

✅ Why less than 500 of 225,000 licensed U.S. therapists specialize in first responders — and what TSF is doing about it
✅ How Dennis built a lean nonprofit that delivered 500,000 meals during COVID while keeping 128 restaurants from closing
✅ What nonprofit leaders must do right now as donations drop 27–35% across the board
✅ How TSF handles 2 AM crisis calls with a small team — and where the gaps still are
✅ What Dennis says directly to first responders who've been white-knuckling it alone

This episode is essential for nonprofit executives, healthcare leaders, and HR/People Ops professionals navigating funding pressure, team burnout, and the challenge of sustaining mission work in a leaner landscape.

👤 ABOUT DENNIS CARRADIN:
Dennis Carradin is a trauma therapist with 30 years of experience specializing in first responders, healthcare workers, and mass casualty events. He has responded to 9/11, Hurricane Katrina, Sandy Hook, post-Columbine, and disasters worldwide. He is the President and founder of the Trauma Survivors Foundation and serves as Clinical Director for Delaware's CSIM team.

🌐 Trauma Survivors Foundation: https://www.traumasurvivorsfoundation.org
🌐 Dennis's Website: https://www.denniscarradin.com

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