REACH Trainer Directory

Student REACH Trainers

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Emma Farson

Why Do You REACH?

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Spencer Godina

Why Do You REACH?

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Hunter Godina

Why Do You REACH?

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Faith Miller

Why Do You REACH?

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Kayla Reynolds

Why Do You REACH?

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Ashleigh Welch

Why Do You REACH?

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Bryson Wood

Why Do You REACH?

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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Constance Boehm

She/Her/Hers

Why Do You REACH?

REACH can help save lives and supports a culture of caring on our campus.

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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.