Soteria is committed to training people to save lives and help others. Since establishing Soteria in 2015, we’ve been helping individuals, community groups, corporations and more with trainings that span basic CPR to advanced first responder and professional certifications, tapping into our real world experience accrued over decades. Our mission is to empower all those who train with us to be confident to render aid when needed, whether in a disaster or a personal health crisis.
Our love for this work is evident in our lives and in the passion, expertise and meticulous training we share with our clients. That’s why we’ve made our motto “We Care.” Because we do care. We care enough to attract and work with people who share our values. We care enough to ensure that every person we certify is equipped with skills and confidence to help when needed. We care enough to listen to you and customize our training to meet your needs.
A woman-owned business based in Southern California’s San Fernando Valley, Soteria has a team of highly experienced medical, health and emergency services professionals who practice first aid and emergency response in the real world. Our trainers use updated and state-of-the-art CPR equipment to prepare groups large and small to leave class ready to step up to help rather than stand by helplessly.
Erin Huey, CEO and Chief Instructor
Erin has trained thousands of people on how to save lives and help others for more than three decades. She founded Soteria four years ago with the aim of empowering beginners and professionals with the skills and confidence to render aid when needed. An emergency medical responder with 20+ years experience in athletic, wilderness, outdoor and public event settings, Erin serves as co-coordinator for the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region first aid station program. She has also served as chair of several American Red Cross Los Angeles committees for first aid and first aid standards. She is a key instructor for the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles first aid training services. She began martial arts training in 1989 while serving in the U.S. Army, training in Tang Soo Do, Hapkido, and Lua. A caring and committed teacher known for rigorous but attainable standards of performance in class, Erin enjoys hearing her former students’ stories of successfully putting their training into action to help people in health crises on airplanes, at school, public events and more.
Sandra Hardy, COO and Lead Instructor
A skilled teacher and leader, Sandra is known for her ability to connect with others and explain complex concepts in a simple manner. Her commitment to community has driven her to serve as a volunteer as well as a paid emergency medical technician responder and educator for Los Angeles County, Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, I.A.T.S.E. Local 80 Set Medic, the American Red Cross and the Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles. Her volunteer service in California stretches back to 1997, when she moved to Santa Clarita from Montreal with her husband and two children. Experienced in performing first aid as well as educating others, Sandra has helped train citizens as part of Los Angeles County’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and through the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team in Santa Clarita. She has earned certification as an instructor for the American Heart Association, Health Education Services & Safe Sets Covid Compliance, American Red Cross, American Safety & Health Institute and National Safety Council. Dedicated and patient, Sandra prepares others to answer the call when their fellow community members need help and stands ready to help herself.
