Michelle Fayed is a firefighter/paramedic and 18-year veteran of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue (MDFR) and Director of Mental Health for the Florida Firefighter Safety and Health Collaborative. After over a decade as a wife and caregiver of her husband, an Army veteran diagnosed with Posttraumtic Stress Disorder (PTSD), her extensive knowledge and lived experience continues to motivate her to be an outspoken advocate for mental wellness. This also led to her invitation to be a Content Developer of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Fire/EMS specialty module, followed by a National Trainer for MHFA. She’s spoken about the topic of mental health, PTSD and moral injury in emergency services at the National Association of State Fire Marshal’s Annual Conference, the Orlando Fire Conference, the Virginia Fire Conference and IAFC’s Fire Rescue Med. Her other regional and national presentations include FDIC International in Indiana, National Professional Development Summit, Big Sky EMS Conference, the South Florida Safety Stand Down, as well as Headstrong Heroes and Behind the Shield podcasts. No matter which role Michelle is in, her goal is simple - - to combat stigma and empower everyone with the ability to help someone in need.