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Hilton, Colleen

Colleen Hilton is a licensed marriage and family therapist and serial entrepreneur in first responder and military mental health. Currently serving as the CEO of Alli Connect, Colleen aligns her clinical expertise and business leadership to tackle the biggest challenge in 21st century policing, Officer Mental Health & Wellness. Colleen 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 from reaction to a proactive, psychological resilience approach to wellness for individuals and departments. She holds a masters in counseling psychology, and a bachelor's degree in psychology, with a minor in criminal justice. Colleen maintains certification in mass disaster mental health and CISM, with expertise in department program development and response. Colleen is proud to have worked with organizations at both the local and federal levels including Seattle PD, Bellevue PD & Fire, King County Sheriff, the DoD and the American Red Cross.