Meet our Team

Jonathan Lu, Master Sergeant (ret.), United States Army

Founder and Chief Executive Officer

Jonathan Lu is a retired US Army Green Beret with over 20 years of experience as a Combat Medic, Special Forces Medical Sergeant, Operational Detachment-Alpha Team Sergeant, and Chief Medical Operations NCO. He specializes in behavior change and health education and is passionate about wellness among military servicemembers, veterans, and first responders. While on active duty, he served his rural community for seven years as a volunteer firefighter and EMT. He served the Bald Hills Firefighters Association--a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting wellness among volunteer first responders--as vice president in 2021 and as president in 2022 and 2023.


Jon received his Bachelor of Science in Clinical Health Sciences and Master of Public Health from George Washington University. He is a doctoral candidate in Behavioral Health from Arizona State University and will defend in April 2024. He is a Master Certified Health Education Specialist and an American Council on Exercise Certified Health Coach.

Angela Lu, DNP, MSN, RN

Founder and Chief Clinical Officer


Dr. Angela Lu is a highly accomplished board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a distinguished career spanning over 16 years in various nursing and advanced practice roles. Her extensive background includes invaluable experience as a Level 1 trauma nurse, floor nurse, clinical team lead nurse, case management nurse, and advanced practice provider lead. Throughout her career, Angela has demonstrated exceptional proficiency in orthopedics and possesses specialized expertise in the evaluation and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries.


Angela's academic journey reflects her commitment to excellence in nursing practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kettering College, laying a solid foundation for her future endeavors. Driven by a passion for advanced nursing practice, she pursued further education, obtaining her Master of Science in Nursing with a nurse practitioner focus from Purdue Global University. Demonstrating her dedication to continuous learning and professional growth, Angela completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at The Ohio State University in April 2023.


Angela's comprehensive training and hands-on experience have equipped her with a profound understanding of complex healthcare issues and the skills necessary to provide exemplary patient care. Her diverse clinical background, coupled with her advanced education, positions her as a respected leader in the field of nursing and healthcare. Angela's unwavering commitment to excellence and compassionate patient-centered care makes her an invaluable member of HardHat's team.

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