All of the speakers were amazing!!
What an incredible success the 2026 CIT International Conference was! With more than 1,550 people in attendance, we are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this gathering so meaningful—from our attendees, sponsors, exhibitors, volunteers, staff, and Board members to every presenter and partner who shared their time, knowledge, and passion. Together, we created an inspiring space for learning, sharing, connecting, and building relationships that will continue well beyond the conference. We look forward to seeing you in New Orleans, Louisiana, for the 2027 CIT International Conference!
Register NowMeagan McCarthy
Breakfast of Hope Keynote Speaker
Meagan McCarthy was a Deputy Sheriff for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department for six years, serving in various capacities such as CPS liaison, school resource officer, recruiter, and explorer coordinator. Meagan was involved in an on-duty shooting, which was caught on video and highly publicized. The suspect attempted to execute Meagan after brutally beating her. Four years later, the trial began and due to failed law enforcement legislation, the suspect was acquitted and subsequently freed from custody.
Meagan was medically retired for PTSD and has now dedicated herself to advocating for first responder mental health and victims of crime. She serves as a co-chair on the Crime Survivors board, providing insight to victim resources and advocating for the first responder community. She now works to advocate for the mental health, first responder and victim communities, speaking at various conferences, political events, and news interviews. Meagan is a Fox News contributor, and has been featured on NBC, Inside Edition, Yahoo, CBS, ABC, Fox News.com, The Daily Mail, California Insider, The Ingraham Angle and over 30 podcasts. Meagan has keynoted over twenty conferences and events throughout the country, delivering impactful and important conversations around mental health, the aftermath of critical incidents and the physiological effects of stress and first responder roles.
She was awarded the prestigious Above and Beyond award from Crime Survivors for her work in advocacy.
Kevin P. Donaldson
Keynote Speaker
Kevin P. Donaldson is a retired New Jersey police officer, bestselling author, podcast host, trauma-informed trainer, and nationally recognized speaker and mental-health advocate. After surviving post-traumatic stress and multiple suicide attempts following an on-duty shooting, Kevin rebuilt his life by confronting his trauma and transforming his pain into purpose.
Today, Kevin hosts The Suffering Podcast, where he shares powerful stories of adversity, resilience, and transformation. He is also co-founder and President of The Suffering Podcast’s Dented Development Project, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting veterans, first responders, and others impacted by life-altering challenges. In 2022, Kevin was named to Who’s Who in America.
Kevin gained international attention through Jubilee Media’s viral “1 Cop vs. 20 Criminals” debate and has appeared twice on Soft White Underbelly. He has also appeared on The Enemies Project and Ian Bick’s Locked In, using honest conversation to bridge divides and address trauma, policing, mental health, and recovery.
Alongside trauma expert and survivor Sherrie Allsup, Kevin provides trauma-informed training to law enforcement agencies, addressing sexual assault, mental health, and the hidden emotional toll of police work.
Kevin co-authored the Amazon #1 bestseller Man You Are Crazy and the forthcoming A Life Unfolding: Carrying the Secrets of Childhood Sexual Abuse with Sherrie Allsup and Dr. Dorothy Novitskie.
As an international motivational speaker, Kevin challenges audiences to stop running from pain and begin moving toward healing, connection, and hope.
“There is always hope. You may be scared, you may be scarred, but you will make it through—and ultimately, you will be alive.”
All of the speakers were amazing!!
All topics were interesting and it was difficult to select just one to attend.
All sessions I attended had excellent presenters that encouraged questions and conversations.
Great conference as always!
Great conference!!!! I will definitely return!
I always enjoy the presenters and learning how they have incorporated successful programs in their communities.
I loved everything about this event.
This conference was a wonderful time and people were so kind!!
This conference was amazing! Great for my personal and professional development.
This was my first conference and I was able to network with everyone that I wanted to learn from.
This was my first conference and its was a great experience!
