Terry Hastings
Chief Wellness Officer for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
Terry Hastings is the Chief Wellness Officer for the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES). In this capacity, Terry is responsible for leading the agency’s wellness program, including the identification and advancement of evidence-based wellness practices for DHSES employees and the larger public safety community in New York State. Terry has more than twenty years of public safety experience and has developed numerous homeland security programs and initiatives.
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Aug. 19, 2026
How New York Built First Responder Wellness Policy — Terry Hastings | S6 E33
Terry Hastings didn't set out to become New York State's first Chief Wellness Officer. He built the case for the role one needs assessment, one training module, one hard conversation at a time.
Guest: Terry Hastings