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Aaron Asay: On the Front Lines
This episode is longer than usual, and that’s intentional. Aaron Asay's story is complex, heavy, and deeply human—from a preventable death in Venezuela to firefighting, child rescue, and disaster response in war zones. If you choose to stay with this conversation, you’re committing to some difficult subject matter—but also to a powerful look at service, sacrifice, and what it really costs to run toward suffering instead of away from it.
Along the way, Aaron shares what it costs to live this kind of life, what it does to families and mental health, and why he still believes in local communities, small acts of courage, and sustainable, on-the-ground solutions over big promises and slogans.
About the Guest:
Aaron Asay is the Executive Director of Jase Response. He is a Physician Assistant and disaster medicine specialist with over 25 years of frontline experience in emergency rescue, austere medicine, and humanitarian response. Involved in numerous high-profile disaster operations and international anti-trafficking missions, Aaron has led medical teams in some of the world’s most challenging environments. A former firefighter & paramedic, technical rescue expert, and an officer on a military disaster rescue team, he brings unmatched field expertise to Jase Response’s mission.
Aaron has served as chief medical officer and program director for several nonprofit initiatives focused on disaster response and human trafficking recovery, earning recognition from the governments of Mexico and Colombia. He holds a doctorate in Global Health and continues to teach the next generation of responders at his local university.
Learn more about Aaron :
- Website: https://jaseresponse.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronasaypa
To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/
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By Jason ShuppThis episode is longer than usual, and that’s intentional. Aaron Asay's story is complex, heavy, and deeply human—from a preventable death in Venezuela to firefighting, child rescue, and disaster response in war zones. If you choose to stay with this conversation, you’re committing to some difficult subject matter—but also to a powerful look at service, sacrifice, and what it really costs to run toward suffering instead of away from it.
Along the way, Aaron shares what it costs to live this kind of life, what it does to families and mental health, and why he still believes in local communities, small acts of courage, and sustainable, on-the-ground solutions over big promises and slogans.
About the Guest:
Aaron Asay is the Executive Director of Jase Response. He is a Physician Assistant and disaster medicine specialist with over 25 years of frontline experience in emergency rescue, austere medicine, and humanitarian response. Involved in numerous high-profile disaster operations and international anti-trafficking missions, Aaron has led medical teams in some of the world’s most challenging environments. A former firefighter & paramedic, technical rescue expert, and an officer on a military disaster rescue team, he brings unmatched field expertise to Jase Response’s mission.
Aaron has served as chief medical officer and program director for several nonprofit initiatives focused on disaster response and human trafficking recovery, earning recognition from the governments of Mexico and Colombia. He holds a doctorate in Global Health and continues to teach the next generation of responders at his local university.
Learn more about Aaron :
- Website: https://jaseresponse.org/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronasaypa
To learn more, visit:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-shupp-18b4619b/
Listen to more episodes on Mission Matters:
https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/