This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Colleen Hilton, founder of Alli Connect.

· A candid conversation about the mental health of front line workers.

· And, much more

7 Steps to an Amazing City:

1. Attitude
2. Motivation
3. Attention to Detail
4. Zing
5. Inclusiveness
6. Neighborhood Empowerment
7. Green Awareness

Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.

Links Mentions During Show:

https://www.alliconnect.com/

· www.AmazingCities.org

· www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast

About Colleen Hilton:

Colleen Hilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist and serial entrepreneur in First Responder and military mental health. Currently serving as CEO of Alli Connect, she aligns her clinical expertise and business leadership to tackle the biggest challenge in 21st-century policing: officer mental health and wellness. Hilton brings a unique perspective to mental health for First Responders as a licensed clinician, strategic business leader, military family member and former police spouse. She is outspoken on national podcasts and stages on the mental health crisis in the first responder community and the need to challenge the status quo, shifting to a preventive and proactive approach to psychological resilience. She holds a master's in counseling psychology, and a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice. She maintains certification in mass disaster mental health and CISM, with expertise in department program development and response. Hilton is proud to have worked with agencies at both the local and federal level including Seattle PD, Bellevue PD & Fire, King County Sheriff, the DoD and the American Red Cross.

About Your Host, Jim Hunt:

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Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of "Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too" and his latest book, "The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City"

Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.

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