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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Trease Smock
Executive Nurse Leader • Registered Nurse • BS in Nursing • Certified Legal Nurse Consultant • Criminal Medical Forensics Consultant • Mental Wellness Advocate • Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner
Board Member, Secretary · Executive Nurse Leader · Certified Legal Nurse Consultant · Certified 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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Daniel Ortiz
POSTC Connecticut (Police Officer Standards and Training Council)
Board Member · Law Enforcement Officer · QPR Instructor · Digital Forensics Expert
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Greg Hegyes
FDLE Certified • United States Navy Hospital Corpsman First Class (HM1) • FMF Warfare Specialist
Veteran Liaison, Ambassador · Law Enforcement Officer · United States Navy Corpsman First Class
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