Mental Armor for optimum critical thinking, physical health, and emotional wellbeing.
About Us
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Hello, I am a Texas psychiatrist, who has practiced medicine for over 36 years. Since 1992, I am grateful to have served the Fort Worth community in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. As a physician development coach at the TCU School of Medicine and as Regional Medical Director of Connections Wellness Group, I work to help p
Hello, I am a Texas psychiatrist, who has practiced medicine for over 36 years. Since 1992, I am grateful to have served the Fort Worth community in clinical, administrative, and academic roles. As a physician development coach at the TCU School of Medicine and as Regional Medical Director of Connections Wellness Group, I work to help people live their best through improved wellness. Empower Fort Worth’s mission to “help the helpers” develop mental armor to keep them healthy and resilient is important and one in which I strongly believe.
David Johnson, Director
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Hi, I am a project manager for the United Way of Tarrant County. I coordinate services for veterans in our community. As a vet, I know how important it is to match our former warriors with the right resources. Too many organizations operate in silos, and I am proud that United Way and Empower Texas can partner resources to get the needed information and resources out to our communities.
Richard Brown, Secretary
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Richard Brown, Secretary
Hi, I am an attorney and graduate of Baylor Law School. I am also a graduate of Bright Divinity at Texas Christian University.
As an attorney and person of faith, I feel life my life mission is to help others succeed in their journey of life.
Joseph Horn, Treasurer
Debra Atkisson, MD, President
Richard Brown, Secretary
Hi, a lawyer since 1988, my law practice focuses now on commercial law. In my prior work lives, I have had: bipartisan appointments at the U.S. House of Reps; consulted for the World Bank, various federal agencies, and financial services industry; served on a various mediation panels, including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; and
Hi, a lawyer since 1988, my law practice focuses now on commercial law. In my prior work lives, I have had: bipartisan appointments at the U.S. House of Reps; consulted for the World Bank, various federal agencies, and financial services industry; served on a various mediation panels, including the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals; and conducted CLE trainings. I studied international law in London and Oxford, improving my English and gaining a stiff upper lip. But the best (and at times costly) education I receive(d) are all the mistakes in my life, out of which I continue to learn. I enjoy hanging out with artists, songwriters, entrepreneurs, and creators.
Gender: Yo, Bubba, UFO
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Hi, I am an international attorney, licensed attorney in Texas since 2015. I advise on business, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Like my colleagues, I care about protecting my clients’ assets and enforcing their rights. I also know that our most important asset is our mind, which we must keep sharp and healthy. I am
Hi, I am an international attorney, licensed attorney in Texas since 2015. I advise on business, intellectual property, and civil litigation. Like my colleagues, I care about protecting my clients’ assets and enforcing their rights. I also know that our most important asset is our mind, which we must keep sharp and healthy. I am privileged to represent the Tarrant County Young Lawyers Association in helping my colleagues, first responders, healthcare workers, and, of course, other helpers in making our community stronger and more compassionate.
Lt. Aaron Oden, Director
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
TBD
Billy Mitchell, Ret'd FWPD
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Billy Mitchell, Ret'd FWPD
Hi, I am a recently retired from Fort Worth Police Department, where I managed the PEER Support Group and trained officers on deescalation.
I know firsthand the challenges officers face professionally and personally. They put their lives on the line everyday to protect all of us. That stress takes its toll, not only on them, but their
Hi, I am a recently retired from Fort Worth Police Department, where I managed the PEER Support Group and trained officers on deescalation.
I know firsthand the challenges officers face professionally and personally. They put their lives on the line everyday to protect all of us. That stress takes its toll, not only on them, but their families too.
I joined Empower Fort Worth because I beleive in its mission - for our whole community.
to be announced
Ola Campbell, Esquire, Advisory Board
Billy Mitchell, Ret'd FWPD
Stay tuned !
Prof. Sarah Angle, Director
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Mandy Attaway, LPC, MA, Advisory Board
Hi, I’m a writer, journalist, and professor in the Department of Strategic Communication at Texas Christian University. My work focuses on healthcare communication in advertising and social justice issues. In 2021, I founded Better Box, which is company that creates “happiness toolkits” designed to improve mental health through tangible e
Hi, I’m a writer, journalist, and professor in the Department of Strategic Communication at Texas Christian University. My work focuses on healthcare communication in advertising and social justice issues. In 2021, I founded Better Box, which is company that creates “happiness toolkits” designed to improve mental health through tangible evidence-informed products and practices. My goal is to create positive social change in our community through powerful brand storytelling, empathetic leadership, and education.
Mandy Attaway, LPC, MA, Advisory Board
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Mandy Attaway, LPC, MA, Advisory Board
Hi, I am a graduate of Northcentral University's Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program. I am currently working on my PhD in Systemic Leadership at Northcentral University and going through the Marriage and Family Therapy licensure process. Also, I provide coaching and counseling through Bridges of Hope. From a family of fi
Hi, I am a graduate of Northcentral University's Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy program. I am currently working on my PhD in Systemic Leadership at Northcentral University and going through the Marriage and Family Therapy licensure process. Also, I provide coaching and counseling through Bridges of Hope. From a family of first responders, I personally understand many of their unique challenges. I am passionate about serving those around me, fostering connection between pillars of the community and mentoring the next generation. Speaking of family, I am a proud mom of kids and a couch-potato canine.
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Hi, I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. I have over fifteen years of senior leadership experience in education and healthcare settings, and am also a Certified Integrative Wellness and Life Coach, and Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher. I
Hi, I am an Assistant Professor in the School of Health Professions at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. I have over fifteen years of senior leadership experience in education and healthcare settings, and am also a Certified Integrative Wellness and Life Coach, and Qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher. I also provide coaching and training in a variety of areas including mindfulness, resilience, self-care, and stress management. I am passionate about promoting community health, act as a facilitator for empowering conservations, and serve as a board member for the InterNational Environmental Complex.
Deputy Joe Robertson, Parliamentarian
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Cynthia Powell, MA, CHWC, IWLC, Director
Hello everyone. I have been a peace officer in Texas for the over 36 years with 30 of them at the City of Fort Worth. I serve with our Police Peer Support Team and with the Care Ministry Team at my church. Having seen first-hand the way day-to-day stressors inside and outside of the job can affect those of us in service, my personal passi
Hello everyone. I have been a peace officer in Texas for the over 36 years with 30 of them at the City of Fort Worth. I serve with our Police Peer Support Team and with the Care Ministry Team at my church. Having seen first-hand the way day-to-day stressors inside and outside of the job can affect those of us in service, my personal passion is the mental well and emotional being of my friends and colleagues.
Lt. Chris Gorrie, Advisory Board
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Lt. Chris Gorrie, Advisory Board
Hi, I am a sixteen-year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department. I have had the privilege to serve as a patrol officer, detective in Traffic and Internal Affairs, sergeant in patrol, and then in the Chief’s office. During this time, I took an interest in the mental wellness of our officers and assisted in the. Design and implem
Hi, I am a sixteen-year veteran of the Fort Worth Police Department. I have had the privilege to serve as a patrol officer, detective in Traffic and Internal Affairs, sergeant in patrol, and then in the Chief’s office. During this time, I took an interest in the mental wellness of our officers and assisted in the. Design and implementation of our Early Intervention Program. Mental Wellness for my colleagues and for all first responders has been a passion of mine, and I am proud to be a part of Empower Fort Worth.
Dr. Len Delony, Director
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Lt. Chris Gorrie, Advisory Board
Hi, I head the spiritual connections. I am also a Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Discernment at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, and lead various programs on the practice of mindfulness to ovecome trauma, develop resiliency, and deepen spiritual prayer and meditative practices.
My role within EFW is to reach out and c
Hi, I head the spiritual connections. I am also a Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Discernment at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Worth, and lead various programs on the practice of mindfulness to ovecome trauma, develop resiliency, and deepen spiritual prayer and meditative practices.
My role within EFW is to reach out and connect spiritual groups of all faiths. A spiritual practice can help us stay grounded and keep life in a balanced perspective.
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Under Construction
Desiree Partain, EMS / MedStar
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Sarah Oliveira-McDonald, Director
Hi, I am the Transformation Manager at MedStar Mobile Healthcare. In the EMS industry for over 20 years, I have served in various roles, including as an ambulance paramedic, in education & training, in quality assurance, and more recently in leadership. I have a master’s in healthcare administration and certifications in Community Paramed
Hi, I am the Transformation Manager at MedStar Mobile Healthcare. In the EMS industry for over 20 years, I have served in various roles, including as an ambulance paramedic, in education & training, in quality assurance, and more recently in leadership. I have a master’s in healthcare administration and certifications in Community Paramedicine & Critical Care. I am privileged to have formed the first corporate peer support team called the Hope Squad and leads Wellness, Resilience, and Mental Health support at MedStar. I am married to a Fort Worth police officer, and we have four children and three dogs which occupies a majority of my time!.
