The Pilot Mental Health Campaign (PMHC) is a non-partisan, grassroots organization committed to advocating for legislative change in how mental health issues are handled within the aviation industry. Founded by a coalition of aviators, healthcare professionals, and policy experts, we strive to create an environment where pilots can seek help without fear of professional repercussions.

Our mission is to reform FAA regulations concerning mental health and establish a culture within the aviation industry that places a higher emphasis on the well-being and safety of its pilots, while enhancing overall flight safety. We must come together to advance a culture of health and wellbeing in aviation.

We've successfully garnered the support of multiple members of the U.S. Congress, initiated public dialogues through national media outlets, and built a rapidly-growing network of volunteers and donors committed to our cause.

Our Values

We believe in and advocate for:

focus on pilots' health and wellbeing
inclusion in aviation
transparency in bureaucracy
evidence-backed medical policies

Board of Directors

Brian Bomhoff

Chair

As founder and chair of PMHC, Brian is committed to improving mental healthcare access for aviation professionals. He seeks to improve the lives of pilots by advocating for new, innovative policy frameworks... (read more)

Laila Stein

Vice Chair

Laila Stein is a Flight Operations Specialist for the National Business Aviation Association and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Pilot Mental Health Campaign. In both of her roles, Laila aims to help share the perspective of... (read more)

Brent Blue, MD

Dr. Brent Blue has been a Senior AME for over 40 years, and is HIMS qualified. Dr. Blue is board certified in Family Medicine as well as Emergency Medicine, and he serves as a medical consultant to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots... (read more)

Gabriel Breakstone

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, Gabriel is a seasoned Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument Rating (CFI/I) who also has a diverse background in business, hospitality, and emergency response... (read more)

Ezekiel Denison, Esq.

Ezekiel "Zeke" Denison, Esq, is an aviation attorney in Denver, Colorado. He currently practices as the Medical Certificate Defense Lead Attorney in Ramos Law's Aviation Division, a panel attorney for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots... (read more)

Steven Harrington, MD

Dr. Steve Harrington is a private pilot and cardiothoracic surgeon. Besides personal recreational flying, he is also a reserve deputy for his local county sheriff department, with missions involving air surveillance, search and rescue... (read more)

Joseph LoRusso, Esq.

Biography coming soon...

Brendan Keegan, Esq.

As both a pilot at a legacy airline and an attorney, Brendan Keegan knows firsthand the safety risk that healthcare avoidance behavior poses to the aviation industry. He has served as an instructor in both general aviation... (read more)

Emmelinne Miller

Emmelinne Miller is an instrument-rated private pilot from St. Louis, MO. She holds a BS in Aeronautics from the University of North Dakota, where she studied Air Traffic Control and UAS. She also helped create the first collegiate... (read more)

Robert Zeglin, PhD, LMHC

Dr. Robert Zeglin is a licensed mental health clinician, university faculty, and certificated flight instructor. He has 20 years experience in the mental health care field across a variety of settings and roles. He is co-founder of a national counseling organization... (read more)