FOUNDER & PERSONAL PROTECTION EDUCATOR
Alecia "Lisa" Roberson
Confidence is built through clarity.
Safety is built through preparation. Empowerment is built through choice.
I'm Alecia — pronounced uh-LEE-shuh — though most people call me Lisa. I am the founder of Empowered Personal Protection, LLC and the creator of The Assertive Edge™. I help everyday people build calm, responsible readiness through safety-focused firearms training and trauma-aware personal protection education.
WHY THIS WORK MATTERS
I Became the Instructor
I Once Needed
I am a mother of three and a grandmother of five. In 2019, while living in Arizona, my youngest daughter and I experienced a situation that reinforced how quickly a normal day can change — and how important it is to be prepared to protect yourself and those you love.
That experience deepened my commitment to training, responsibility, and readiness. It strengthened my belief that preparation and clear thinking are acts of care for ourselves and our families.
Along the way I benefited from excellent instructors. I also saw gaps — a lack of female representation and a lack of learner-centered, trauma-aware instruction for people who were nervous, hesitant, or carrying difficult histories.
I chose to become the instructor I once needed. Someone who could hold high standards and deep compassion at the same time.
Empowered Personal Protection was founded with family preservation, responsibility, and education at its core.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
Qualified to Teach. Committed to Care.
CERTIFICATIONS
● USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor & Official Partner
● NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
● USCCA Certified Range Safety Officer
● Stop the Bleed® Instructor & Licensee
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
● Trained in Trauma-Informed Somatic Coaching
● Empowerment Self-Defense Instructor Training
● Trained in Human Rights Consultation — USIDHR ● Trained in Anti-Human Trafficking Education
● Chapter Facilitator, A Girl & A Gun — Dayton, Ohio
These qualifications support a comprehensive, safety-first approach to personal protection that goes beyond marksmanship — recognizing the realities of trauma, stress, and human dignity on and off the range.
You Are in the Right Place.
Whether you are taking your first class, pursuing your Ohio concealed carry license, or working to strengthen your confidence through mindset coaching — you are welcome here. You do not need to be fearless to begin. You only need to be willing to take the next intentional step.