Acute Stress Adaptive Protocol. He is a certified instructor for Mental Health First Aid, QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer), suicide prevention, and Stress First Aid for Healthcare workers. Additionally, George served as a crisis negotiator for Oregon's Department of Corrections, further expanding his expertise in high-stakes intervention.

 

Holding a master's degree in Coaching and Mentoring and a bachelor's in social and criminal justice with a minor in Organizational Management; George integrates academic rigor with practical experience. He has completed  FEMA Emergency Management Institute courses.

 

Currently serving as the Lead and Peer support team Chaplain for Salem Police, Salem Fire, WVCC 911 Call Center, and Oregon's Department of Corrections, George is a trusted leader in law enforcement and emergency responder mental health support. He also teaches at Oregon's Chaplain's Academy.

 

Notably, George traveled to Israel to provide emotional and psychological support to the Israeli National Police, demonstrating his commitment to trauma care on an international level. He has also contributed to critical humanitarian efforts, including the Ground Zero search and recovery and Haiti earthquake relief.

 

Recipient of the USA Football and Courtyard Marriott "Inspiring Greatness" Coaches' Award, George Escalante, inspires audiences worldwide with a compassionate approach to resilience, wellness, and leadership in high-stress environments.