Kevin Donaldson
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Kevin P. Donaldson | |
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| Born | September 4, 1974 Somers Point, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Citizenship | American |
| Education | Fairleigh Dickinson University (BA) Essex County College Police Academy |
| Occupation | Author, Motivational Speaker, Mental Health Advocate, Former Police Officer |
| Years active | 1990s–present |
| Spouse(s) | Trisha Biello |
| Children | 2 (Patrick and James) |
Kevin P. Donaldson (September 04, 1974) is an American author, motivational speaker, mental health advocate and former police officer.
Early Life and Education
Donaldson was born on September 04, 1974, in Somers Point, New JerseyHe earned a Bachelor of Arts from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, New Jersey. He later received his training at the Essex County College Police Academy.
Career
Law Enforcement
Donaldson served as a police officer in New Jersey until his retirement in 2014. His career was impacted by a shooting incident during a domestic disturbance call, which later affected his mental health and led to his early retirement.
Advocacy and Public Speaking
Following his retirement, Donaldson faced challenges with post-traumatic stress and multiple suicide attempts, which led him to become a vocal advocate for mental health awareness. He hosts The Suffering Podcast, where he shares personal experiences and engages in discussions aimed at destigmatizing mental health issues.[1][2]
In 2022, he co-founded and assumed the presidency of The Suffering Podcast's Dented Development Project, a non-profit organization that assists individuals who have overcome adversity.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "#NOT TODAY Campaign! One More Day Could Change Everything". 2024-06-06. Retrieved 2025-03-13
- ↑ "November 2024 – NJ Cops Magazine". njcopsmagazine.com. Retrieved 2025-03-13.
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