The people behind Protecting The Guardian.
Every PTG team member volunteers their time, lived experience, and heart to support their fellow first responders. Meet the guardians behind the mission.

Sgt. Mark DiBona (Ret.)
President, Co-Founder · Retired Law Enforcement Officer · Keynote Speaker · Mental Health Liaison
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Sgt. Ron Clark (Ret.)
RN, MS, APSO
Vice President and Co-Founder · Retired CT State Police Sergeant · Registered Nurse
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Terease Smock
RN, BSN, CLNC
Board Member, Secretary · Registered Nurse · Integrative Functional Medicine Practitioner
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Maya Tolentino
FDLE Certified • Certified Chaplain • MA Certificate in Conflict Resolution & Analysis • BA in Psychology • BA in Organizational Communication • AS in Paralegal Studies
Board Member, Treasurer · Law Enforcement Officer · Certified Chaplain · QPR Instructor
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Gailyn DiBona
RN
Board Member · Registered Nurse
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Dana DeLorenzo
LMHC
Board Member · Retired Dispatcher/Law Enforcement Officer · Licensed Mental Health Counselor
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