Rich Palmer

When you’re looking for a guy who can relate to the gritty side of life, think of Rich. His career as a firefighter and paramedic, working alongside police officers and other first responders, gives him firsthand knowledge of trauma, tragedies, crime, and crises. He is trauma-responsive care certified and a Mental Health First Aid instructor. He understands how people’s experiences influence their behaviors and interactions with others. For the happier side of life, Rich pulls from his years of training and teaching. From children to adults, Rich has helped people learn valuable topics – from safety & prevention and music performance, to business skills such as project management, process maps, and SWOT analysis. Rich inspired the students he taught, sometimes using his skills as a musician, puppeteer, and even as a trained circus clown to help engage them.