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Jimmy Hatch is a lecturer at the Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs. He served in the U.S. Navy, completing SEAL Training Class 164 in 1990 and embarking on a 22-year career in the SEAL Teams, participating in 150 direct action missions around the world. After a severe injury in 2009 during his final mission, he faced a long recovery involving 18 surgeries and mental health challenges. Determined to find purpose, he founded Spike’s K9 Fund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of working K9s, honoring the loyalty and courage of his canine comrades. Hatch co-authored the book "Touching Dragon: Techniques for Surviving Life’s Battles," sharing his insights on resilience and recovery. Since 2019, he has been studying humanities at Yale University, where he is expected to graduate in 2024, while working part-time at Yale Admissions.
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