Stress Relief CPR was founded by Jackson O’Brien, an award-winning and passionate educator with over seven years of experience teaching American Red Cross programs.

His passion for high quality education and emergency medicine makes for premium, engaging, and fun classes. In 2019, Jackson’s passion and dedication was recognized by the American Red Cross when he was selected as one of the top instructors in the country and given the President’s Club Award in "Recognition of outstanding performance in support of American Red Cross Training Services." In 2021, Jackson was selected to become one of only a small handful of Instructor Trainer Educators, the highest level of instructor the American Red Cross has to offer.

In addition to his tenure working (and now volunteering) for American Red Cross, Jackson also teaches for his local YMCA. At the Y, he’s taught lifeguarding courses, swimming lessons, managed staff trainings, and worked as a lifeguard and supervisor.

After graduating from college, Jackson earned his NREMT certification and currently teaches EMT classes at a community college while he works towards becoming a paramedic. Jackson’s long term goal is to earn his MD and work as an emergency medicine physician while continuing to volunteer his time with the American Red Cross.