Stephen Powers is a Founder of Hashtag BuddyCheck, an approved 501(c)3, to assist First Responders & Spouses combat the impact of Cumulative Trauma through proactive education. NC Certified Peer Support Specialist at Self Employed. Colleagues describe him as "Stephen has a passion for mental health and can turn his traumatic experiences into teachable moments. I had the pleasure of presenting at the same conference with Mr. Powers, who is a powerful speaker. He has made it his mission to be knowledgeable in the mental wellness of first responders and has a passion for serving others. If you have the opportunity to meet him, you are blessed." and "Stephen Powers is a dynamic speaker with a huge presence wherever he presents on wellness and those issues that impact first responders. His heart, dedication and passion allow him to stand out from the rest. Determination to help others is not something you earn or study for, either it’s a God given gift or not and God supplied Stephen with massive amounts of determination with compassion. I highly recommend Stephen for any event you have and you will not be disappointed. His enthusiasm exudes to all in attendance and he changes lives. "