Thrive Global, a leading health and wellness company, published an interview with Paul Schmick, ’09, ’12, a media contributor, professor and vice president of security technology at Alliance Security. In the interview, Schmick discussed the importance of mental and physical wellness in the professional world realized after surviving a battle with colon cancer. He was inspired to pursue a career in security, and his education in homeland security at LIU, as a result of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.