Sean Graves is Vice President of Training and Development at AuraPrep. He has served in this role since August 2018, overseeing operational aspects of the EMS training division of Rescue Training International and fulfilling its mission. Mr. Graves has been instrumental in helping RTI and AuraPrep experience growth, utilizing a variety of blended learning styles both in and out of the classroom. Mr. Graves strongly advocates the link between AuraPrep's internal culture and the EMS community on a national and local level. He spends time ensuring that every educator is aligned with the organization’s goal of providing clients with an unsurpassed experience that results in excellent performance outcomes. His philosophy of implementing patient-centric education has led to students consistently achieving high scores on credentialing examinations and outstanding client feedback. His hands-on leadership has continued to cultivate educator, student, and client experiences. In 2016, the New York City Regional Emergency Medical Service Council awarded Mr. Graves the prestigious Educator of Excellence. In 2022, Mr. Graves was recognized by the US Army and the Major General Adjunct for Excellence for his efforts in Operation Sustained COVID support. In 2023, Mr. Graves was appointed Regional Faculty for the New York State Department of Health. Mr. Graves has over 20 years of healthcare experience as an active Emergency Medical Technician, educator, and administrator. Mr. Graves currently serves as a member of the Quality Metrics Committee of the New York State Emergency Medical Service Council, the New York City Regional Medical Advisory Committee (REMAC), the New York City Regional Emergency Medical Services Council (REMSCO), where he is a member of the Training and Education and Protocol committees. Mr. Graves is also the past Chairperson of the New York State Volunteer Ambulance and Rescue Association (NYSVARA) Legislative and Governmental Affairs Committee, where he actively engages State legislators for the betterment of EMS throughout the State of New York. In the past, Mr. Graves served on NYC Mission: Lifeline Stroke Systems of Care Prehospital Technical Advisory Group and as an item writer for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians examination in Columbus, Ohio.