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William Negley
Anonymous Mental Health Support For Veterans And Operatives
Discover how Negley's personal experiences highlighted the significant gap in mental health support for veterans, service members, and intelligence officers, prompting him to create Sound Off, an anonymous mental health support app. Learn about the unique features of Sound Off, including its focus on continuity, trust, and user empowerment, as it strives to address the shortcomings of traditional mental health care.
About William Negley
William Negley is the founder and President of Sound Off, a non-profit dedicated to improving mental health support for U.S. military veterans through IT solutions. Prior to this role, Negley served as an officer in the Directorate of Operations at the Central Intelligence Agency from 2009 to 2016, focusing extensively on counterterrorism, counterintelligence, and covert operations, notably in Afghanistan and South Asia. Before his CIA tenure, he worked as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, where he drafted legislation benefiting federal employees in war zones. Negley holds a Master’s degree in international relations and a Bachelor’s degree in political science and history from the University of San Diego, and an MBA from The University of Texas – Austin.
In this episode we chat about:
- From CIA Operative to Mental Health Advocate (00:46)
- Bridging Mental Health Gaps (11:14)
- Sound Off: Supporting Those Who Served on Their Terms (18:46)
- Advocating for Change in Mental Health Support (29:15)
- On Mission, Family, and Mental Health (48:48)
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