Mike Tripp is a Talent Development professional who has cultivated a 35 year career serving in healthcare and wellness in government, non-profit and private sectors.  Having spent the last 25 years focusing on talent development, he is a champion of learner-centric content development, placing learner need at the center of a learning event. He is a graduate of Northern Arizona University where he received degrees in Communication and Organizational Communication. He is a certified Professional Coach and facilitator for Mental Health First Aid Facilitation, and safeTALK and ASIST Suicide Intervention.  His facilitative focus areas include cultural competence, leadership, mental health, motivational interviewing, professional development, facilitation and wellbeing.