REACH Trainer Directory

Student REACH Trainers

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Ruth Bailey

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want people to know that there is hope. There is always help available, and it's important that we educate as many people as possible about that help.

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Kamryn Buchanan

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want to be an advocate for all who is affected by suicide. I hope to spread suicide awareness to our community though teaching, researching, and training faculty, staff, and students. As a Counseling Psychology Clinician-in-training it is personal and professional obligation to be committed to spread awareness, be an advocate, and share resources around mental health and suicide.

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Mikaela Christensen

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I had a friend in middle school that completed suicide and since then have been an advocate for suicide prevention. I am also an RA on campus and wanted to have the knowledge and capabilities to help residents since I interact with so many students every day.

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Spencer Godina

He/Him/His

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I am familiar with the effects of suicide and the mental health crisis on my community, friends, and family. Continuing the conversation around mental health and spreading resources is a crucial step in our battle against suicide.

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Rin Nguyen

She/They

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I have experienced multiple suicides in my life, and I REACH because I continue to provide crisis counseling for many more. Moreover, I REACH because I have also struggled with my own mental health and suicidal ideation.

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Madi Pfeiffer

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want to de-stigmatize the conversation around suicide, bring suicide prevention to the forefront of campus well-being, and I want to help grow our campus culture of caring.

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Cooper Sheets

He/Him/His

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I've seen first-hand how it can stop someone from suicide. I want to do whatever I can to ensure suicide is destigmatized and ultimately prevented, and that starts by showing others how to REACH out to those close to them.

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Cassidy Turner

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want to spread resources and awareness around mental health and suicide. I am passionate about the work we do and the power we have to destigmatize and prevent suicide in our community.

Staff & Faculty REACH Trainers

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Amanda Bergeron-Bauer

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

To help create a more supportive campus for students.

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Joe Brownell

He/Him/His

Why Do You REACH?

Continue to serve and make a difference.

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Casey Coleman

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

It's important to talk about suicide and suicide prevention for normalization and to remove the stigma.

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Kaitlin Ferris

she/her/hers

Why Do You REACH?

It is a way to connect with others and help folks understand the complexity and importance of suicide and prevention.

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Jon Gayer

Any

Why Do You REACH?

It’s the right thing to do!

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Erika Hepburn

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I reach because I want our entire campus to know they are important and loved. I reach because I have lost important people in my life and I want to honor their legacies.

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Carmen Kelle

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want to help students at UNL who are struggling and don’t know where or who to turn to. I want to help empower others who work with students to feel empowered to do the same.

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Ann Koopman

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

"Because one person can make a difference, and everyone should try." - JFK

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Theresa Luensmann

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I care about the well-being of faculty, staff, and students at UNL. I want to provide a support for those who need it and train others to provide that same support as well. A culture of caring at UNL is so important to create a space where everyone can feel safe and included.

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Sue Moore

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

So students, faculty, and staff can recognize signs that someone is thinking of ending their life, and know what steps to take to help that person.

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Becka Neary-DeLaPorte

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

I REACH because I want to build true connections with individuals. I want to equip people with the tools and the confidence to ask the hard questions while showing deep empathy toward others.

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Kim Schellpeper

We/Us/Our

Why Do You REACH?

Every life matters.

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Pat Tetreault

Any

Why Do You REACH?

I have been touched by suicide both personally and professionally.