We have all heard about the difficult job police officers face every single day. The things they see and deal with are unimaginable to most people. So how do they NOT take that home to their families? Hear from two daughters of police officers who had very different experiences growing up. But in their differences, they have found. common mission-helping police officers and their families navigate work and family life. Listen to the passion these women have for changing the narrative around mental health for police officers and their families.

Katherine Boyle is originally from Philadelphia, where she was raised in a close-knit family with a strong law enforcement presence. After moving to New York City for college and a successful career in luxury fashion, Katherine completed the NYPD Citizen’s Police Academy in December 2019. Shortly thereafter, the heartbreaking chaos of the riots in 2020 led her to move back to the Philadelphia area and sparked a deep desire to fiercely support law enforcement. Motivated by her own father’s unwavering dedication to his family first, and career second, Katherine aims to provide tools and resources necessary for police officers to excel in their careers while prioritizing their families and personal lives. With a passion for fostering community and healthy connections, Katherine aspires to make a lasting impact on the well-being of those who serve and protect - and their families. Her mission is to help police officers who want more connection at home with their families by identifying priorities and values beyond the job through in-person and online events.
Erin Craw recently completed her doctorate degree at Chapman University studying communication with an emphasis in health and interpersonal communication. She previously earned a bachelor’s degree in communication and journalism from the University of Connecticut and a master’s degree in health communication from Fairfield University. Erin received her First Responder Support Certification in January 2021 and a certificate in Police Mental Wellness. Her research interests are at the intersection of health and interpersonal communication. More specifically, communication as it relates to social support, stigma, and resilience. Her master’s thesis focused on the barriers and facilitators of mental health-related disclosures in police departments. As the daughter of a police officer (37 years on the job in CT) and granddaughter of a firefighter (40 years on the job in CT), she has a true passion for research that informs mental health-related interventions for first responders, enhances communication surrounding mental health, and improves access to support.