Meet The Team

EJ is a second-generation Firefighter/EMT in Massachusetts with over 13 years of service and a high school hockey coach for over 14 years. As a founding board member, his commitment to both the first responder and hockey communities is unmatched. He understands the unique mental health challenges first responders face, having personally found an outlet for stress and camaraderie on the rink. EJ is passionate about combining his experience in the fire service with his love for hockey to lead the BFit Heroes Cup and its mission.

With close family and friends in the first responder and military communities, Jackie has a deep personal connection to the Foundation’s mission. As a manager at TD Garden, she brings valuable experience in event operations and logistics. Jackie is proud to support the Foundation’s work, especially through its annual hockey tournament, combining her love for the game with her commitment to supporting our heroes.

With 12 years of experience in one of Massachusetts' busiest fire departments, Nick brings a deep understanding of the first responder community. He also coordinates his department's color guard and organizes fundraising events for local departments. His commitment to service extends beyond his work, as he is also heavily involved with Bike MS, a cause that has had a lasting impact on his family.

With 39 years of experience as a retired Supervisor Dispatcher, Paula brings a unique and invaluable perspective to the board. As the daughter of a WWII Marine Veteran and Police Patrolman, the wife of a Fire Captain, and the mother of a firefighter, she deeply understands the impact of these professions on first responders and their families.

The daughter of a retired Firefighter/EMT, Shannon is an EMT, certified 911 Dispatcher, and currently works as the media specialist and public safety operations clerk for her local police department. She blends frontline public safety experience with creative expertise and has developed impactful graphic design projects for multiple organizations; all delivering clear, engaging communication that strengthens community trust and awareness. Additionally, as someone who has answered the call, Shannon understands the vital role mental health plays in public safety and is dedicated to helping those who help others.

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A second-generation Firefighter/Paramedic with 10 years of service, Jaime has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families impacted by service-related stress. As Co-Director of Healing Heroes, she brings both lived experience and professional insight to the organization’s mission of cultural change. Jaime is a Master’s Level Intern Clinician pursuing licensure in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Military and Veteran Psychology. Her clinical work focuses on trauma recovery through individual and couples psychotherapy, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and serving as a co-response clinician with a city police department. By bridging the gap between the front lines and clinical healing, Jaime is committed to fostering connection and resilience within the first responder community.

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Paul is a retired Fire Captain with 34 years of service to his community. A long-time fire alarm superintendent and one of the first advanced fire investigators in the state of Massachusetts, he brings a wealth of experience to the board. As our Chief Referee, Paul uses his decades of experience as a hockey player, coach, and official to ensure the competition is both fair and fosters camaraderie among all participants.

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