Olivia Mead is Founder and CEO of the non-profit organization YogaShield Yoga For First Responders (YFFR). Olivia is a life-long yoga practitioner and has studied cognitive behavioral therapy, human performance, and trauma-sensitive yoga for veterans. She has taught yoga since 2003 and has focused primarily on public safety since 2013, starting at Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department. Since then, Olivia has taught thousands of first responders and military personnel around the country and has spoken at several trade conferences, events and public safety agencies, including Within the Trenches’ Dare To Be Great online conference. Olivia is a member of the Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association and the International Society of Fire Service Instructors.
