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OUR STAFF & Board
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.
STAFF
Scott Smith, MSW
Executive Director
executivedirector@suicideprevent.org
Scott Smith, MSW, has been serving as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County since March of 2019. Scott has been working in the field of mental health and suicide prevention since 2012 and has been a life-long advocate for social justice. When Scott isn’t working, he is skiing, gardening or cooking food for family and friends. Scott’s super power is identifying gaps in communities and leveraging resources to fill them.
executivedirector@suicideprevent.org
Scott Smith, MSW, has been serving as the Executive Director of the Alliance for Suicide Prevention of Larimer County since March of 2019. Scott has been working in the field of mental health and suicide prevention since 2012 and has been a life-long advocate for social justice. When Scott isn’t working, he is skiing, gardening or cooking food for family and friends. Scott’s super power is identifying gaps in communities and leveraging resources to fill them.
Marshall Spring
Veterans Outreach Coordinator
marshall@suicideprevent.org
Marshall Spring grew up in a small Oregon town. After the 9/11 attack Spring joined the US Marine Corps. He served 4 years working as an explosive detection dog handler. In 2007 Spring moved to Boulder and in 2010 relocated to Larimer county. In the summer of 2019 Spring was hired by the Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He operates outreach programs for adult males and veterans. Outside of work, Marshall spends time with his family. Marshall’s super power is that he can communicate with animals.
marshall@suicideprevent.org
Marshall Spring grew up in a small Oregon town. After the 9/11 attack Spring joined the US Marine Corps. He served 4 years working as an explosive detection dog handler. In 2007 Spring moved to Boulder and in 2010 relocated to Larimer county. In the summer of 2019 Spring was hired by the Alliance for Suicide Prevention. He operates outreach programs for adult males and veterans. Outside of work, Marshall spends time with his family. Marshall’s super power is that he can communicate with animals.
Carly Rayburg
Youth Program Manager
carly@suicideprevent.org
Carly Rayburg grew up in Foxboro, Massachusetts and moved to Fort Collins for college in 2017. She received her degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in December of 2020. She was first introduced to ASP her sophomore year of college through an Air Force ROTC student organization that donated to ASP every year. After introductions, she became an intern under Marshall Spring working with veteran and ROTC communities. She became extremely passionate about this work, and after graduation was offered a full time position. Her superpower is that she can connect with almost anyone, if she were dropped in a room with hundreds of people she would love getting to know/become friends with as many people as she could.
carly@suicideprevent.org
Carly Rayburg grew up in Foxboro, Massachusetts and moved to Fort Collins for college in 2017. She received her degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology in December of 2020. She was first introduced to ASP her sophomore year of college through an Air Force ROTC student organization that donated to ASP every year. After introductions, she became an intern under Marshall Spring working with veteran and ROTC communities. She became extremely passionate about this work, and after graduation was offered a full time position. Her superpower is that she can connect with almost anyone, if she were dropped in a room with hundreds of people she would love getting to know/become friends with as many people as she could.
Savanna Phelan-Jones
Training and Lived Experience Coordinator
info@suicideprevent.org
Savanna Phelan-Jones began her work with the Alliance as a volunteer herself, then became the Volunteer and Training Coordinator in late 2019. She has a background in art from the University of Colorado Boulder. Savanna is passionate about creating supportive spaces for the community to have open conversations about mental health, and suicide prevention is near and dear to her heart; she lost her sister to suicide when she was a teenager. When Savanna is not working at the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, she can be found traveling, skipping around in the foothills, skiing in Cameron Pass, and getting creative in the kitchen. Savanna’s super power is holding space for people and shining positivity.
info@suicideprevent.org
Savanna Phelan-Jones began her work with the Alliance as a volunteer herself, then became the Volunteer and Training Coordinator in late 2019. She has a background in art from the University of Colorado Boulder. Savanna is passionate about creating supportive spaces for the community to have open conversations about mental health, and suicide prevention is near and dear to her heart; she lost her sister to suicide when she was a teenager. When Savanna is not working at the Alliance for Suicide Prevention, she can be found traveling, skipping around in the foothills, skiing in Cameron Pass, and getting creative in the kitchen. Savanna’s super power is holding space for people and shining positivity.
Melissa Crager
Youth Program Facilitator
melissa@suicideprevent.org
melissa@suicideprevent.org
Kimberly Pratt, MA, LPC
CNC Coordinator
kim@suicideprevent.org
Kimberly Pratt, MA, LPC has been working in suicide prevention since 2013. She is a Mater 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, Kimberly spends time backpacking, playing with her dog, Maverick or cooking. Kimberly’s super power is her ability to remain calm and clear headed in a crisis.
kim@suicideprevent.org
Kimberly Pratt, MA, LPC has been working in suicide prevention since 2013. She is a Mater 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, Kimberly spends time backpacking, playing with her dog, Maverick or cooking. Kimberly’s super power is her ability to remain calm and clear headed in a crisis.
Rachel Olsen
Imagine Zero Coordinator
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.
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
Grief Services Specialist
kiera@suicideprevent.org
Kiera has had a strong passion for mental health after losing her best friend to suicide in middle school. She enjoys coaching cheerleading as a UCA staff member and connecting with adolescents. In her free time, she loves to meditate, hike, workout, study holistic medicine, cook vegan meals for her blog, and spend time with her friends and family. Kiera’s super power is being a Phoenix, because she helps people rise from the ashes and bring light to the darkness.
kiera@suicideprevent.org
Kiera has had a strong passion for mental health after losing her best friend to suicide in middle school. She enjoys coaching cheerleading as a UCA staff member and connecting with adolescents. In her free time, she loves to meditate, hike, workout, study holistic medicine, cook vegan meals for her blog, and spend time with her friends and family. Kiera’s super power is being a Phoenix, because she helps people rise from the ashes and bring light to the darkness.
Silen Wellington
LGBTQ+ Outreach Coordinator
silen@suicideprevent.org
Silen Wellington is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and strives to make the world a better place, especially as the Alliance’s LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts. Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Outside of work, they enjoy world-building through performance art, harvesting stories, continual transformation, and unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance. Silen’s superpower is creating spaces where people feel safe to come closer to their authentic selves.
silen@suicideprevent.org
Silen Wellington is a member of the LGBTQ+ community and strives to make the world a better place, especially as the Alliance’s LGBTQ+ Youth Outreach Coordinator. Silen believes every young person needs a space to explore who they are and be witnessed for their unique gifts. Silen’s background is in psychology and music composition, and they are passionate about mental health, advocacy, and community building. Outside of work, they enjoy world-building through performance art, harvesting stories, continual transformation, and unhinged-unfettered-unapologetic dance. Silen’s superpower is creating spaces where people feel safe to come closer to their authentic selves.
Jordyn Pearson
Administrative Assistant
admin@suicideprevent.org
admin@suicideprevent.org
Board of Directors
Dawn Reed, MS, CPA
President of the Board
Certified Public Accountant
Dawn Reed, MS, CPA is an Accountant who has worked for almost 20 years as an accountant leading the financial function at various organizations in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Western New England University, a MS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing her PhD in Business at the University of Denver. Dawn joined the Board in December 2019 and will be working to use her experience to help the organization continue to grow and thrive. Her passion for the mission of the organization comes from a family history of mental illness and suicide.
Certified Public Accountant
Dawn Reed, MS, CPA is an Accountant who has worked for almost 20 years as an accountant leading the financial function at various organizations in both the non-profit and for-profit sectors. She holds a BS in Business Administration from Western New England University, a MS in Accounting from the University of Connecticut and is currently pursuing her PhD in Business at the University of Denver. Dawn joined the Board in December 2019 and will be working to use her experience to help the organization continue to grow and thrive. Her passion for the mission of the organization comes from a family history of mental illness and suicide.
Jim Haselmaier
Secretary of the Board
Retired
Jim has been volunteering with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention since August 2016. He became a member of the board in January 2017. Jim has worked in the high technology field for over 30 years. In addition to having expertise in the software industry, he also has considerable experience in organization effectiveness and operations. Jim is excited to have this background be used for the benefit of the Alliance. Jim has lived in Ft. Collins for the majority of his life. He and his wife Kathy have two grown children. In his spare time he enjoys cycling and the outdoors.
Retired
Jim has been volunteering with the Alliance for Suicide Prevention since August 2016. He became a member of the board in January 2017. Jim has worked in the high technology field for over 30 years. In addition to having expertise in the software industry, he also has considerable experience in organization effectiveness and operations. Jim is excited to have this background be used for the benefit of the Alliance. Jim has lived in Ft. Collins for the majority of his life. He and his wife Kathy have two grown children. In his spare time he enjoys cycling and the outdoors.
Jo Ellen McCracken
Board Member
Retired
Jo Ellen McCracken has been serving the Alliance in various capacities for many years. Jo Ellen became a Volunteer for the Alliance in 2012. She joined the Board of Directors in 2015. Jo Ellen is a presenter for the Alliance's Adult Education program (Hope For Today) and has delivered the program to a wide range of companies, college classes and other organizations. Jo Ellen is a suicide loss survivor. She is retired following a 36 year career at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Retired
Jo Ellen McCracken has been serving the Alliance in various capacities for many years. Jo Ellen became a Volunteer for the Alliance in 2012. She joined the Board of Directors in 2015. Jo Ellen is a presenter for the Alliance's Adult Education program (Hope For Today) and has delivered the program to a wide range of companies, college classes and other organizations. Jo Ellen is a suicide loss survivor. She is retired following a 36 year career at Poudre Valley Hospital.
Kelsey Lyon
Board Member
Public Health Planning Supervisor
Kelsey Lyon is the Public Health Planning Supervisor for Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. Her strengths include strategic planning/visioning, monitoring and evaluation, work plan development, facilitation, and partnership development. In her free time Kelsey enjoys hiking, biking, running, and dogs.
Public Health Planning Supervisor
Kelsey Lyon is the Public Health Planning Supervisor for Larimer County Department of Health and Environment. Her strengths include strategic planning/visioning, monitoring and evaluation, work plan development, facilitation, and partnership development. In her free time Kelsey enjoys hiking, biking, running, and dogs.
Nikki Lucas, PMP
Vice President of the Board
Event Planner and Project Manager
Nikki has been on the Board of Directors for the Alliance since 2016 and currently serves as the Secretary. Nikki enjoys volunteering for the Alliance by organizing the logistics and details for fundraising, education, and remembrance events. She is inspired by music, joy, smiles, random adventures and a good book or movie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting and traveling. Nikki is a mother of 2 and married to Ben.
Event Planner and Project Manager
Nikki has been on the Board of Directors for the Alliance since 2016 and currently serves as the Secretary. Nikki enjoys volunteering for the Alliance by organizing the logistics and details for fundraising, education, and remembrance events. She is inspired by music, joy, smiles, random adventures and a good book or movie. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading, crafting and traveling. Nikki is a mother of 2 and married to Ben.
Alex Dutton
Treasurer of the Board
Regional Manager
Alex Dutton is the Regional Manager for Elevations Credit Union in Fort Collins. His strengths include budgeting, employee training and coaching. Alex moved to Colorado from New Hampshire in 2011 and quickly fell in love with Fort Collins. In his free time, Alex can be found watching his Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, hiking with his dogs and his wife Tiffany or reading Batman graphic novels.
Regional Manager
Alex Dutton is the Regional Manager for Elevations Credit Union in Fort Collins. His strengths include budgeting, employee training and coaching. Alex moved to Colorado from New Hampshire in 2011 and quickly fell in love with Fort Collins. In his free time, Alex can be found watching his Boston Bruins, Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots, hiking with his dogs and his wife Tiffany or reading Batman graphic novels.
Jess Russell, MA, LAC
Board Member
Chief Operations Officer
Jess Russell, MA, LAC is a Licensed Addictions Counselor and holds a CO certificate as a Child and Family Investigator. She has more than 25 years in leadership roles in for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. She has a BS in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from Upper Iowa University; and holds a MA in Counseling from Regis University. Jess has extensive experience in managing substance use disorder programs. Jess has enjoyed volunteering for the Alliance and is also an appointed Member of the Colorado Supreme Court Lawyer Well-Being Task Force. More recently Jess was also appointed to the Behavioral Health Entity Implementation and Advisory Committee (BHE-IAC) for the State of Colorado. Finally, Jess previously served as a member on CO’s Opioid Consortium. Jess enjoys camping with family and hosting gatherings with friends.
Chief Operations Officer
Jess Russell, MA, LAC is a Licensed Addictions Counselor and holds a CO certificate as a Child and Family Investigator. She has more than 25 years in leadership roles in for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. She has a BS in Business with an emphasis in Marketing from Upper Iowa University; and holds a MA in Counseling from Regis University. Jess has extensive experience in managing substance use disorder programs. Jess has enjoyed volunteering for the Alliance and is also an appointed Member of the Colorado Supreme Court Lawyer Well-Being Task Force. More recently Jess was also appointed to the Behavioral Health Entity Implementation and Advisory Committee (BHE-IAC) for the State of Colorado. Finally, Jess previously served as a member on CO’s Opioid Consortium. Jess enjoys camping with family and hosting gatherings with friends.
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