The ASP Team

Since 1989, the Alliance for Suicide Prevention has provided suicide prevention educational programs and grief support services to youth and adults. Our Mission is to prevent suicide in Larimer County through training and education, providing outreach, and offering support.

Team

Kimberly Moeller, M.A., L.P.C.

Executive Director
kim@suicideprevent.org

Kim has been working in suicide prevention since 2013. She is a Master QPR Trainer and has trained over 45,000 people in suicide prevention trainings. She is passionate about crisis response, postvention work, and community building. During her off time, Kim spends time backpacking, cooking, hanging out with her family. Kimberly’s super power is her ability to remain calm and clear headed in a crisis.

Traci Sandoval

Program Director
traci@suicideprevent.org

Traci has a B.A. in Psychology and was a middle school science teacher and a researcher and mentor in a neuroscience lab. Her focus has always been teaching both content and character, but also understanding the neurological changes of the maturing brain and working to incorporate positive habits during this challenging transition. Traci loves cooking, gardening, learning, camping, hiking and kayaking with her pup. Traci's super powers are her often infectious positive attitude and her ability to find the good in difficult experiences

Kiersten Chuven, M.A.

Program Coordinator
kiersten@suicideprevent.org

Kiersten taught high school English in Colorado, Orlando, and San Diego before relocating (with her Wildlife Biologist husband) to the United Arab Emirates, where they raised their sons for 12 years in a small city outside of Dubai. She loves traveling, reading, and being active outdoors. With boundless curiosity and empathy, she excels as a communicator and understands that the seemingly small things in life are actually the big things. Her superpower lies in attentively listening and deeply caring.

Arlie Brigette

Grief Specialist
arlie@suicideprevent.org

Arlie began her journey with ASP as a student intern while studying psychology at Colorado State University (CSU). Since graduating, she has transitioned into a vital role supporting community members through their grief and leading our Heartbeat Grief Support Group. With a deep interest in neuroscience and the grieving process, Arlie brings both knowledge and compassion to her work. Her kind and supportive nature creates a comforting environment for all who seek guidance and connection during challenging times.

Rachel Olsen, M.A.P.P.

Deputy Director
rachel@imaginezerosuicide.org

Before becoming the Imagine Zero Coalition Coordinator for the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County, Rachel ran her own photography business for over a decade. Before that, she was a Professional Healthcare Representative for Pfizer as well as a Vail Ski Patroller and Backroads Bike Guide. When Rachel is not bringing her most adorable dog Ansel in for staff meetings, she can be found galavanting in the mountains with her family. Rachel’s super power is bringing people together and creating connection.

Kiera Butler, MA, LPCC (she/her)

Postvention Program Director
kiera@suicideprevent.org

Kiera joined ASP in 2019 as an intern Youth Education Program Facilitator. She noticed a gap in the community as a suicide loss survivor herself and re-amped our Heartbeat Support Group and Postvention efforts from 2020-2023 to support those after losing a loved one to suicide. To advance her knowledge, skills, and career, Kiera went back to school and after three years, she received her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Kiera is now a contract therapist in Boulder and returned to ASP to further our Postvention support in Larimer County. Kiera is honored to support our community in the aftermath of such a tragic loss. She is motivated by her belief in all beings’ inherent beauty, strength, and dignity. She engages with the world through a lens of compassion and is committed to assisting people on their healing journeys. In her free time, you can find Kiera meditating, hand balancing outside of the office, hiking, at a concert, running, or making new herbal tea blends. Kiera’s superpower is like a Phoenix, bringing light and newness to people’s healing journeys out of the depths of darkness and suffering.

Lawrence Hermance

Student Intern
Lawrence is a recent Colorado State University graduate from the School of Social Work and is currently pursuing his master’s in social work at the University of Denver. Prior to social work, Lawrence served as a Medic in the U.S. Army. While not in school, he enjoys spending time outside with his dog Tobi, playing chess, watching the Colorado Avalanche, and reading. Upon graduating, Lawrence intends to continue working as a mental health provider in Larimer County.

Tommy Irving

Student Intern
Tommy is a recent graduate from Colorado State University's School of Social Work and is currently pursuing his master's degree in social work at CSU as well. A former U.S. Marine who served in Afghanistan, Tommy was inspired to enter the field of social work after his brother took his own life. This personal experience underscored for him the critical need for support among veterans transitioning to civilian life. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, biking, and driving his BMW. Upon graduating, Tommy intends to continue working as a mental health provider in Larimer County, focusing on helping veterans navigate life after military service and continuing to get his license as clinical social worker.

Matthew Stachniak

Student Intern
Matthew is a Colorado native and Psychology student at Colorado State University here in Fort Collins. Using his knowledge and experiences with mental health, recovery, and the LGBT+ communities, along with his psychology training, Matthew is here to help with a smile on his face and a joke ready to go! Matthew finds his deepest life’s meaning in helping others. As such, he is thrilled to be joining Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County, and ultimately plans to dedicate his life to serving others as a mental health provider. Matthew’s superpower is being able to practice compassion, empathy, and thoughtfulness towards all parties in difficult conflicts or situations. In his spare time, he enjoys music, movies, gaming, hiking, yoga, meditation, and spending time with loved ones.