El Dorado County, CA (Feb 6, 2025) –
El Dorado County residents will have the unique opportunity to gain insights from their own District Attorney, Vern Pierson, as he takes on the role of Elite Guest Trainer in the “Beyond Bulletproof” series by Evy Poumpouras. The virtual session is scheduled for February 19, 2025, at 6:00 pm EST.
With over three decades of prosecutorial experience and currently serving his fifth term as District Attorney, Pierson brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this session, he will discuss:
- His experiences prosecuting some of society’s most dangerous individuals.
- The essence of true resilience in the aftermath of victimization.
- Behavioral traits that often lead to hate and harm.
- How survivor’s guilt has fueled his passion for life.
Pierson’s distinguished career includes authoring the “California Evidence Pocketbook,” serving as president of the California District Attorneys Association, and his tenure as a former 101st Airborne Air Assault military operator. Notably, he led the development and implementation of science-based interviewing and interrogation strategies for California’s law enforcement community.

Reflecting on the human experience, Pierson states, “We’re all survivors of something.”
For those interested in attending, enrollment details and further information are available on the “Beyond Bulletproof” website.
This session offers a rare glimpse into the challenges and insights of a seasoned prosecutor dedicated to justice and community safety.
Evy Poumpouras is a former U.S. Secret Service Special Agent, journalist, author, and speaker known for her expertise in personal resilience, leadership, and communication. She served on the presidential protective division for multiple U.S. presidents, including George W. Bush and Barack Obama. Poumpouras was trained in lie detection, interviewing tactics, and criminal psychology, making her a sought-after expert in security and behavioral analysis.
She is the author of Becoming Bulletproof: Protect Yourself, Read People, Influence Situations, and Live Fearlessly, a book that offers insights into mental resilience, deception detection, and personal empowerment. She has also appeared as a security and law enforcement analyst on networks such as NBC, MSNBC, and CNN.
In addition to her media work, Poumpouras leads Beyond Bulletproof, a training program designed to teach individuals how to build resilience, improve decision-making, and navigate high-stress environments effectively.
[SOURCE] https://beyondbulletproof.net/class/vern-pierson/
February 19, 2025
6:00 pm EST
Virtual Zoom Meeting