About Us
Welcome to Trifecta Mental Health
The founder Michelle, established Trifecta Mental Health LLC based on her three unique perspectives on mental illness: her lifelong experience caring for her bipolar mother, her personal journey navigating depression, and her role in shaping corporate culture to raise awareness about mental health, fostering a culture of compassion and inclusion.
Our programs emphasize prevention. "Resilience as a Lifestyle" is a holistic approach that integrates mental, physical, and habitual practices to foster adaptability and peak performance. By adopting resilience as a lifestyle, individuals can develop the ability to bounce back from challenges, maintain psychological well-being, and achieve sustained high performance.
Meet Our Team
Dedicated Professionals: The Heart of Our Success
Get to know the passionate individuals behind our achievements. Our team of experts is committed to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful impacts. Discover the people who drive our mission forward.
Heather Hartinger
Co-Founder, Partner, Program Director, Facilitator and Co. Development Coordinator
With a dynamic career spanning over two decades, Heather's expertise is a blend of branding, marketing, PR, entertainment, product development, and community engagement. Her work delves into the heart of authentic leadership and the ethical responsibilities companies owe to cultures, communities, and their workforce.
Beyond her vast experience in these domains, Heather stands out with her specialized proficiency as an exit strategist and culture developer, serving a clientele that includes Fortune 500 giants, Venture Capitalists, and budding startups. Her insights aren't confined by borders; she possesses a keen understanding of global economics and is deeply involved in the emerging world of Web3.
Heather's extensive network is a testament to her hands-on approach—nurturing significant connections with founders, funders, and influential family offices across the globe. Yet, at the core of her professional endeavors, it's her unwavering commitment to forging genuine, trust-centric relationships with her clients that truly defines her.
Identifying as a "Conscious Capitalist", Heather is resolute in her mission to make a meaningful impact. This ethos resonates in all her endeavors, ensuring that the principles of integrity, responsibility, and positive change underscore every Resilience project she undertakes.
Patrick Higgins
Program Developer, Education Advisor, Facilitator, & Lead Education Division Curator
Patrick Higgins, Jr. stands at the intersection of traditional education and modern transformation. Having journeyed through roles from teaching English and Social Studies to tech coordination, and various administrative positions, he now champions innovation as the Principal of Wildwood Elementary in the idyllic setting of Mountain Lakes, New Jersey.
At the helm of Wildwood, Patrick crafts more than just an educational framework. He envisions a dynamic learning environment that evolves with the times. Central to this is professional development that elevates both the teachers and the administration then follows through to the students and school ecosystem.
Patrick recognizes that the heart of education lies in its people. That's where his advocacy for "Educator Resilience" comes into play. He deeply understands the profound impact resilience practices can have on the entirety of the educational environment. By integrating resilience practices, Patrick believes in fostering an ecosystem where every stakeholder is empowered, supported, and driven to excel.
Outside of Wildwood's walls, Patrick has sowed the seeds of future educators as an adjunct professor at St. Elizabeth's College. His dedication to the evolution of education doesn't stop there. He's an influential voice in modern pedagogy, prolifically writing and sharing pioneering insights through platforms like Chalkdust101.
Meet Our Advisors
Guiding Lights: Wisdom and Expertise
Explore the esteemed advisors who provide invaluable guidance and strategic insights. With their wealth of experience and knowledge, our advisors play a crucial role in steering our organization towards success. Discover the mentors who inspire and shape our vision.
Keryn Shane
Licensed Professional Counselor since 2012
Keryn Shane, a Licensed Professional Counselor since 2012, has a diverse career history in the field of mental health. Her experience ranges from roles like Program Director for an adult partial hospitalization program to Director for an organization providing in-home counseling services to youth. In addition, she has worked as a therapist in an adolescent partial hospitalization program, a counselor in a high school setting, and as an admissions counselor in a hospital setting. Currently, she operates a private practice in Point Pleasant, NJ, working with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, grief, and relationship issues for adults and adolescents. Keryn is an active member of The American Counselor Association, with credentials as an Approved Clinical Supervisor and a National Certified Counselor. She is a cofounder and Board Member of Moorestown Integrative Wellness Inc. She has received training in various areas including Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Gottman Couples Therapy, Crisis Intervention Team Training, and Reiki. Keryn's academic background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Wesley College, a Master's Degree in Community Counseling from Rider University, and post-Masters coursework at Monmouth University. In her free time, she enjoys volunteering, traveling, reading, paddle boarding, crafting, and spending time with loved ones.
Sam Tooley
Co-founder and CEO of Alpha Fit Club
Sam Tooley is the co-founder and CEO of Alpha Fit Club, a rapidly-growing group fitness concept based out of New Jersey focusing on circuit-style classes that blend total body strength training and high-intensity cardio intervals. He's also the co-founder and CEO of The Garage Gym, a 24/7 members-only training facility in Westfield, NJ, and the founder & president of The Tooley Legacy Foundation, a non-profit organization helping local families during times of need.
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Jerry Eicke
Chairman, Salad House Franchising & Co Founder Alpha Fit Club
Jerry Eicke, Chairman, Salad House Franchising & Co Founder Alpha Fit Club and brings experience from previous roles at Yorkville Advisors, LLC. Eicke's transition from the high-stakes world of finance to the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. After spending 18 years as a partner in a hedge fund, Eicke found himself drawn to the restaurant business — a long-held dream that he finally decided to pursue.
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Rob Bothe
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at doForms Inc
Rob Bothe is Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operating Officer at doForms Inc. Accomplished financial professional with demonstrated leadership ability to provide vision, focus, and execution to achieve success in a start-up and high growth environment. Strengths in strategic planning, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, regulatory compliance, revenue generation, organization development and process improvement. Distinctive record of driving revenue and profit growth through financial planning and analysis, cost cutting and restructuring initiatives, upgrading fiscal functions and systems infrastructure. Strong ability to collaborate with business leaders in developing business plans, budgets and forecasts as well as aligning business strategy with corporate goals.Passionately involved in community and political organizations. Former member of the Board of Directors of the New Jersey Tech Council; and was the Central New Jersey Corporate Sponsorship Chair for "Autism Speaks," an international organization focused on autism and related conditions. Has served as an elected official in local government.
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Dawn Sacco
Advisor
Dawn Sacco grew up on Long Island and raised her 4 children in Chatham, NJ. Being a mom to her now adult children in their 20’s is her number one proudest accomplishment. She has had an extensive career in education as a Teacher, School Principal, College Professor and Curriculum Writer. Furthermore, Dawn is a Personal and Professional Coach and Grief Counselor. She is the founder of multiple charities and believes in giving back and paying it forward. Dawn is committed to leaving every person she comes into contact with better than before and is highly trained to listen for what is important to someone.
During Covid, after 30 fulfilling years, she retired from education and ventured into Educational Consulting and Real Estate in New Jersey and Florida where she is now a Broker Associate. Helping others pursue their dream home through any of life’s transitions is Dawn’s ultimate goal. She is skilled at listening for what her clients really want and need in their next home. Empowering people has always been the basis for Dawn’s work and she is excited to help her real estate clients begin this new chapter in their lives.
Educators helping educators has always been one of her passions in life, celebrating small and large achievements to live a big life while cheering each other along the way. Learning and growing is impossible without failure...how wonderful it is to have colleagues who want you to be happy and succeed while surrounding you with love and encouragement along this glorious marathon of life!
Jason Kolker
Advisor
Jason Kolker is currently working at multiple companies in various roles. Jason is the Dragon Slayer at Nobody Studios, Founding Advisor at Digital Evolution Institute, Partner at The North American Collegiate League, Board Member at WonderSeed Foundation, Founder of Kolker Consulting Group LLC, and Co-Founder of The Lola Melani Fund and The Mothers' Ball. Jason has previously worked as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Novus Intelligence, LLC and Impera Intelligence Group. Jason is a UC Santa Barbara graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Business/Management.
From his days at Thompson Reuters through philanthropic initiatives around the globe, Jason is a masterful curator of connections with an exceptional ability to foster high quality relationships.
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Leadership for Well-being
Meet the guiding forces fostering resilience and well-being.
Founder and Resilience Visionary
"Resilience isn't about being unbreakable; it's about becoming unshakeable in your pursuit of growth and joy."
Michelle E. Dickinson
Co-Founder and Partner
"Stop asking yourself, "Why me?" and start asking yourself, "How can this challenge serve me?" That's where your breakthrough begins."
Heather Hartinger
Lead in Education, Program Developer
"Inspiring resilience in students starts with an educator's unwavering commitment to their own tenacity and peace."
Patrick Higgins
Glowing Testimonials
Voices of Resilience: Lasting Transformations Revealed
Celebrate success with testimonials from our valued clients. Read firsthand accounts of their experiences and discover how our services have made a real difference.
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