MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDERS
Paul, Adam, and Gabriel
Our goal from the start was to share our experience and training knowledge to help others make small changes that lead to sustainable lifestyle improvements.
From our experience in the SEAL teams, we realized the issues plaguing the Special Operations community were also prevalent in other high-performing communities like the fire service, law enforcement, athletic teams, and corporate organizations.
Our team has since grown to an elite group of O2X Human Performance Specialists who deliver an unparalleled, science-backed curriculum adapted to meet your organization’s needs.
We’ve built a team of more than 150 leading experts in their respective fields, including:
30+ Special Operations veterans, 20+ PhDs, 40+ MS/MA, 15+ psychologists/resiliency specialists, 15+ DPT/ATC, 15+ Olympic, professional, and D1 Athletes, 20+ CSCSs, 15+ dietitians, and 40+ movement/running specialists
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MEET OUR TEAM
Each O2X expert is an elite professional, recognized at the highest level in their field as a subject matter expert. Our team is comprised of U.S. Special Operations veterans, Olympic, collegiate, and extreme athletes, scientists and medical specialists, and corporate professionals. Combined, they deliver an unparalleled, science-backed curriculum that can be customized to your organization.
Pat Sandora – SWEAT
CSCS, MSc, NSCA, RSCC*E, PES, CES, USAW, Former MLB Strength & Conditioning Coach
Eamonn Burke – BUSINESS MANAGER
Catholic University Baseball. 9 marathons, 3 PMCs, and a half-Ironman.
Maria Trozzi – THRIVE
Asst. Prof., Pediatrics at B.U. School of Medicine. Author, Bereavement & Resilience Specialist
Josh Lamont – SWEAT
ATC, CSCS, MSc, Former MLB Rehab Specialist
Nick Barringer – EAT
CSCS, PhD, RD, CSSD, Asst. Professor- USMA West Point
Adam La Reau – CO-FOUNDER
Former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), Founder of One Summit
Rebecca Pacheco – THRIVE
Yoga Instructor, Author OmGal.com, NPR, BBC, Boston Globe
Paul Sargent – THRIVE
M. D. , Former Psychiatrist for Naval Special Warfare
Dr. Dustin Allen – SWEAT
Ph.D. Applied Physiology, BU College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Matt Cady – SWEAT
CSCS, USA Weightlifting L.1 Coach, Precision Nutrition L.1 Coach
Dan Cnossen – OPERATIONS
6x Medalist Paralympic athlete, Former Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), United States Navy
Shane Ohara – SWEAT
Marathon Sports Store Manager – Boston, Running and Footwear Specialist
David McQuade – SWEAT
Running and Footwear Specialist, Marathoner, Functional Running Trainer
Joe McCullough – EXPERIENCE
New Mexico Military Institute, United States Merchant Marine Academy
Dr. Kelly Bennion – THRIVE
Ph.D., Ed.M.; Psychology & Neuroscience Professor; NFL Cheerleader
Jeff Martin – OPERATIONS
Former Collegiate Hockey Player
Janel Norton – THRIVE
US Air Force Combat Photojournalist, Yoga Instructor, Co-founder of Veterans Alternative
Ana Tocco – SWEAT
B.S. Kinesiology, U. Mass., M.Ed. B.U., Innercity Weightlifting, SCCC, SFG, FMS, AADP, PRI, USAW
Dan York – OPERATIONS MANAGER
Former Captain, U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret), Norwich Univ.
Dr. Karrie Fitzpatrick – THRIVE
Ph.D. Neuroscientist, Neurotechnologist, Sleep and Mental Health Specialist
Dr. Lauren Polivka – SWEAT
PT, DPT, CMTPT, Founder of [RPR] - Repair. Perform. Recover
Tiffany Batsakis – EAT
CPT, MSc, RD
Justin Herzog – OPERATIONS
San Diego City firefighter, Competitive Crossfitter, Adventure athlete
Joshua Stuart-Shor – OPERATIONS
Former Captain, U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Beret), Boston Firefighter
Brice Long – HP EXPERIENCE DIRECTOR
Former Firefighter and Fire Dept. Training Officer, CSCS
Kayla Schmit – HP OPERATIONS
MS Kinesiology & Outdoor Recreation
CSCS, FMS, RPR certified.
Sports and Outdoor enthusiast
Valerie Cogswell – EAT
Certified Nutrition Coach, Chef, Author of Published Recipes
Laura Moretti – EAT
Clinical Nutrition Specialist, MS, RD, CSSD, LDN
James Hatch – THRIVE
Former Navy SEAL. Resilience Specialist
Mike Sanders – SWEAT
CSCS, Human Performance Coordinator 7th Special Forces Group
Dr. Katie O’Bright – SWEAT
DPT, PT, OCS - Orthopedic Certified Specialist
Dr. Ian Connole – THRIVE
Mental Performance Consultant, Sport Psychology (Ph.D), Kinesiology (M.S.), Couseling (M.A.)
Geoff Krill – THRIVE
Adventure Athlete, Competitor, Innovator, Motivator, National Team - Prof. Ski Instructors of America
Kevin Dillon – SWEAT
Footwear Specialist
Adrian Wright-Fitzgerald – SWEAT
MS, ATC, PES, Professor at Boston University
Pete Kadushin – THRIVE
CMPC, PhD, Lecturer in Sport Psychology - Boston University
Emily Cook – THRIVE
3x Olympian, 6x National Champion, former U.S. Ski Team EADP Assistant Coach
Antigone Vesci – SWEAT
PT, Doctorate of Physical Therapy, ATC, SCS, FAAOMPT
Christina Wehry – THRIVE
Holistic Health Practitioner, Yoga and Meditation specialist
Dave Nelson – THRIVE
Founder - Milestone Mind, Collegiate Football Player, ICF NLP Master Practitioner
Annie Okerlin – THRIVE
Certified Yoga instructor in Bikram, Vinyasa, and iRest yoga nidra
Coleman Ruiz – THRIVE
Former U.S. Navy SEAL, Director of Performance at Mission Critical Team Institute (MCTI)
Robyn Tiger – THRIVE
C-IAYT, iRest, MD, RYT-500
Paul McCullough – CO-FOUNDER
Business Development Lead, Former Chief Petty Officer (SEAL), United States Navy
Dr. Christine Sanchez – THRIVE
Ph.D., CC-AASP – Mental Performance Specialist
Dr. Ira Martin – THRIVE
Doctorate & Masters in Counseling Psychology/Human Development, Professor
Tina Burke – THRIVE
PhD, Sleep Research Team Chief at Walter Reed Army Institute
Gabriel Gomez – CO-FOUNDER
O2X Investor Relations, Finance, Former Lieutenant Commander (SEAL), United States Navy
Jeff Bull – THRIVE
Retired Navy SEAL
Jen Pugh – THRIVE
LMSW for veterans and military families, certified in Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Nicole Farnsworth – EAT
CPT, MSc, RD, LDN
Jared Branski – SWEAT
LAT, ATC, former Medical Manager for USA Boxing at the USOC
Dr. Michael G. Hamrock – THRIVE
St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine, former Boston Firefighter
Ryan Kirby – OPERATIONS
CSCS, USAW -L1, U.S. Marine Corps veteran
Meg Garvey – OPERATIONS
PhD, O2X Specialist for Massachusetts Army National Guard
Dylan Polin – SWEAT
Parkour Athlete, Movement Specialist
Tracy Heller – THRIVE
Ph.D, CC-AASP, Mental Performance Specialist - Optimal Performance in High Pressure Scenarios
Parker Cornell – HP DEVELOPMENT
Former Navy SEAL Sniper working to inspire others.
Lauren D’Angelo – THRIVE
Yoga Instructor, E-RYT 500, YACEP
Dr. Mike Donato – SWEAT
DPM, Board Certified in Forefoot and Reconstructive Rearfoot & Ankle Surgery
Tim Petty – BUSINESS MANAGER
USAW - L1 Coach, Master's Pan American Games Athlete (Weightlifting)
Cara Gilman – THRIVE
Yoga Instructor, Running Coach, blogger
Dr. Rachele Pojednic – EAT
PhD, MEd - Assistant Professor, Simmons College; Harvard Medical School
Dr. Michael DeVries – THRIVE
Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Army, Command Psychologist (Ph.D.) - JFK Special Warfare Center and School
Hunter Barnhill – THRIVE
Former U.S. Air Force Pilot, ROTC Instructor- Ohio State University, brain cancer survivor
Dr. David Meyer – THRIVE
Clinical Psychologist, former Wildland Firefighter
Becky McClelland – SWEAT
MPAS, PA-C, MS, ATC, CSCS, Runner
Dr. Maria Urso – EAT
PhD, Former Major U.S. Army, All Army Marathon Team.
Meaghan Grimes – RELATIONSHIP MANAGER
M.Ed Coaching from Boston University, Former Division I Swimmer
Arno Ilgner – THRIVE
Pioneering Rock Climber, Founder The Warrior’s Way
Jennifer Emberton – SWEAT
CSCS, DPT, PT, OCS
Kent Bultemeier – SWEAT
Certified Athletic Trainer, College & Tactical Athlete Trainer
Dr. Allison Brager – THRIVE
Neuroscientist, American Soldier, Author of Meathead: Unraveling the Athletic Brain
Ben Toderico – SWEAT
CSCS, MSc, SWAT Team member
Amy Koren – SWEAT
B.S. Athletic Training, Duquesne U., M.S. Psych., N. Michigan U., Cert. Athletic Trainer
Ali Levy – HEAD OF HP EDUCATION
U.S. Freestyle Ski Team, M.ed Sports Psychology, Precision Nutrition Cert.
Dr. Stephen Durant – THRIVE
Clinical Psychologist, Co-Director of PACES Institute at MGH
Warren Skinner – OPERATIONS
TSAC, USAW L1, CPT, Retired Navy IDC
Andy Haffele – THRIVE
Former Navy SEAL. Resilience Specialist
Dr. Jess Harmon, Psy.D. – THRIVE
Operational Psychologist, U.S. Army, Mental Perf. Training for Special Forces
Samantha Riedy – THRIVE
PhD, RPSGT
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