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Marie G. Gumá was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 3 years old. From a very early age Marie knew she wanted to study psychology and work in the helping profession. She attended Barry University where she majored in psychology. Marie obtained her Master of Science and Doctoral coursework in Clin

Marie G. Gumá was born in Caracas, Venezuela. Her family moved to Miami, Florida when she was 3 years old. From a very early age Marie knew she wanted to study psychology and work in the helping profession. She attended Barry University where she majored in psychology. Marie obtained her Master of Science and Doctoral coursework in Clinical Psychology at Carlos Albizu University graduating Cum Laude and a member of the Honor Society (PSI CHI). 

Marie is a well-known and experienced professional in the mental health industry in the United States. She began her career providing psychological therapy to the underprivileged youth in Miami-Dade County. In 2010, she transitioned her career when she became the department head of a detox unit at Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida. She has spent years building relationships nationally as an executive in the substance abuse field, specifically supporting first responder departments. Since 2013, Marie has been an advocate, educator, resource and clinical consultant for many National Fire Rescue Departments. Key Biscayne’s Fire Chief, Eric Lang, and Marie began to host community educational events on substance abuse in 2015. She has served as the volunteer Clinical Director for Miramar Fire Rescue since 2016. Marie was a Clinical Response Team member at Coral Springs Parkland Fire Rescue from 2017-2020 and provided support post Stoneman Douglas High School shooting. Marie served on the Clinical Management Team for the Florida Firefighters Safety and Health Collaborative from 2017-2020. Marie was exposed to the obvious gap in psychological support and services provided to our first responders in this country. 

“Morally, I could not sit around and wait for the psychological industry to catch up to the needs of our everyday heroes.” 

 Dr. Pete was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1954. He graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo., with a bachelor of arts degree in music and a bachelor of science degree in theology in 1978. He graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1987, with a master of divinity degree. Dr. Pete recently r

 Dr. Pete was born in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1954. He graduated from Baptist Bible College in Springfield, Mo., with a bachelor of arts degree in music and a bachelor of science degree in theology in 1978. He graduated from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas, in 1987, with a master of divinity degree. Dr. Pete recently received his doctoral degree.  His dissertation topic was Conflict Resolution.

 After losing Stephen Vanravenswaay and John Perez to cancer and an autoimmune disease related to firefighting, Tom “Bull” Hill, made a promise to bring about a change. On March 20th, 2018, Bull set out to “Keep Shakey’s Promise” for his 2 fallen friends and brothers, Shakey and JP. He started at the 0 Mile Marker in Key West, Florida and

 After losing Stephen Vanravenswaay and John Perez to cancer and an autoimmune disease related to firefighting, Tom “Bull” Hill, made a promise to bring about a change. On March 20th, 2018, Bull set out to “Keep Shakey’s Promise” for his 2 fallen friends and brothers, Shakey and JP. He started at the 0 Mile Marker in Key West, Florida and headed north, with the love and support of his dedicated team and brothers and sisters from Fire Departments across the state. He started the walk with one pack and 84 remembrances of friends and family lost to cancer and suicide.  Tom did not stop until he reached the steps of the Florida Capital on May 10th 2018.  This journey not only not only ignited the spirit of Brotherhood and Sisterhood in the fire service but it brought the necessary attention and awareness to the state legislators for the need of a Presumptive Cancer Bill,  which was passed unanimously in both the Florida House, as well as, the Florida Senate and became law July 1st 2019.  Following the walk, Tom founded his nonprofit, The Firehood Foundation which initially focused on supporting firefighters and their families who are dealing with occupational cancer but quickly expanded to help those suffering from PTSD, as well as heart, and lung disease.