Guided by experience. Strengthened by leadership.
Our Advisory Council brings together respected professionals who provide strategic insight, subject-matter expertise, and community perspective to help advance the foundation's mission of supporting the families who stand behind those who serve.
Strategic guidance that drives impact.
Advisory Council members represent diverse fields including public safety, healthcare, military service, mental health, business leadership, and community development. Their collective experience helps ensure that UFF's programs are responsive, impactful, and aligned with the real needs of uniform service families.
While the Advisory Council does not participate in governance decisions, members play an important role in strengthening the organization through guidance, advocacy, and partnership development.
The Role of the Advisory Council
Strategic Guidance
Providing high-level direction on programs, initiatives, and the foundation's long-term vision.
Professional Expertise
Sharing specialized knowledge related to uniform service families, public safety, healthcare, and wellness.
Partnership Development
Helping expand community relationships, corporate partnerships, and awareness of UFF's mission.
Program Insight
Offering guidance on emerging challenges facing uniform families and recommending program responses.
Mission Advocacy
Supporting public awareness and serving as a bridge between the foundation and the communities it serves.
Ethical Oversight
Ensuring programs and partnerships reflect the values, integrity, and accountability the foundation stands for.
Advisory Council Members
Experienced professionals committed to strengthening the families behind those who serve.
John Holt brings over two decades of fire service leadership and emergency response experience. Currently serving as an EMS Captain with the Los Angeles Fire Department, he provides valuable guidance on issues affecting first responder families, emergency preparedness, and the broader public safety community. A United States Marine Corps veteran, John brings a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by both service members and their families.
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Dr. Rita Dumas is a respected transformational coach, educator, and speaker with decades of experience in personal development and counseling. As a certified Life Mastery Consultant, she specializes in guiding individuals and families toward emotional wellness, clarity, and purpose. Her expertise helps ensure that UFF's programs support not only the external needs of uniformed families, but also their internal well-being — strengthening the heart of the family unit.
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Fire Service & Emergency Response
First responder family needs, wildfire preparedness, emergency operations, and community resilience.
Law Enforcement & Public Safety
Family wellness, stress management, and support systems for law enforcement households.
Mental Health & Family Counseling
Emotional wellness, family dynamics, resilience, and therapeutic support for service-connected families.
Medical & Healthcare
Frontline worker family support, burnout prevention, and healthcare community engagement.
Financial Strategy & Planning
Financial literacy, risk management, and long-term stability for uniform service families.
Nonprofit Leadership
Organizational development, program design, partnership strategy, and mission-driven growth.
Future Advisory Positions
As the Uniform Families Foundation grows, we are actively seeking distinguished leaders who share a commitment to supporting the families of those who serve. Future advisory positions will expand our council's reach into critical areas that directly impact uniform service families nationwide.
Stand with the families who stand behind service.
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