Meet Our Team
Meet the team behind Heal It Forward™, expanding access to life-saving emergency preparedness for communities with the least access. Guided by a volunteer board focused on strategy, accountability, and community partnerships.
Brandon Byers
Founder & Board Chair
Brandon is a Paramedic/Firefighter, dad, and the founder of Heal It Forward™. He also founded MED KIT PRO™, a professional first aid kit company, and now uses his 18+ years of emergency experience to bring paramedic-curated first aid kits and practical preparedness to underserved communities. Brandon loves spending time with his family and is committed to building a world where emergency preparedness is within reach for every family and community.
Melanie Ogletree
Board Treasurer
Melanie is the Board Treasurer of Heal It Forward™ and COO/CFO of MED KIT PRO™. She helps lead strategy, finances, and operations across both organizations so donor support translates into real kits and practical preparedness for communities in need. Melanie loves spending time with family and friends and is passionate about supporting charitable causes.
Tiffany Pintor
Board Secretary
Tiffany is the Board Secretary of Heal It Forward™ and VP of Marketing at MED KIT PRO™, supporting marketing and communication efforts for both organizations. She helps share our mission by highlighting donated kits and preparedness education. Outside of work, Tiffany loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys crafting whenever she gets the chance.
Preston Byers
Executive Director
Preston is an Executive Director of Heal It Forward™ and VP of Sales at MED KIT PRO™, supporting marketing and communication efforts for both organizations. She helps share our mission by highlighting donated kits and preparedness education. Outside of work, Preston loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys overlanding and hiking.
Dennis Byers
Executive Director
Tiffany is the Board Secretary of Heal It Forward™ and VP of Marketing at MED KIT PRO™, supporting marketing and communication efforts for both organizations. She helps share our mission by highlighting donated kits and preparedness education. Outside of work, Tiffany loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys crafting whenever she gets the chance.
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Community Support
We work alongside communities to reduce preparedness gaps by providing practical resources, education, and support—so families are not left vulnerable when emergencies occur.
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Emergency Training
Our hands-on preparedness education focuses on simple, effective skills that help individuals respond confidently during medical emergencies—at home, at school, or in the community.
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Partnerships for Impact
We collaborate with trusted local organizations to extend our reach, strengthen community resilience, and ensure support is delivered where it is needed most.