Dr. Alan Wolfelt, has been recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators, authors and grief counselors. His compassionate messages about healing in grief—based on his own personal losses as well has his professional experience supporting children, teens, adults, and families over the last three decades—speak not only to the intellect but to the hearts of all who hear him. Perhaps best known for his model of “companioning” versus “treating” mourners, Dr. Wolfelt is committed to helping people mourn well so they can live well and love well.

For more information about Dr. Wolfelt, visit: centerforloss.com

Brandy is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and author of the book - The Gift of Second. She has also worked extensively with LOSS Teams and Suicide Loss Survivor Support Groups.

Brett Peppe is a dedicated Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor based in New Jersey. As Program Manager of the HOPES Program—a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors (LOSS) team—he provides crucial support to families across the state who have lost a child aged 21 or younger to suicide. His team offers immediate on-scene assistance and ongoing support through monthly survivor groups, creating a compassionate environment for families to navigate their grief.

Brett’s commitment to supporting others is deeply personal; having lost three family members to suicide, he is unwavering in his dedication to helping individuals on their journey toward healing and hope.

Dr. Jan Gorniak is a nationally recognized Medical Examiner and Forensic Pathologist. Dr. Gorniak is a champion in her field and for suicide awareness. She was instrumental in bringing a LOSS Team to Columbus, Ohio in 2014.

Dr. Campbell is the Executive Director Emeritus of the Baton Rouge Crisis Intervention Center, where he serves as Volunteer Co-Chair of the National Suicidology Training Center (NSTC), which he founded in 2018. He also volunteers as an Assistant Coroner in East Baton Rouge Parish. In addition to his volunteer activities, he is the Senior Consultant for Campbell and Associates Consulting, where he consults with communities on Active Postvention efforts and Forensic Suicidology cases. 

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During his more than thirty years of working with those bereaved by suicide, he introduced his Active Postvention Model (APM) in 1997. It is most commonly known as the LOSS Team (Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors).  

To learn more about his work in the field of Suicidology, you can visit the NSTC at www.BRCIC.org

Jill is a licensed professional counselor focusing on grief and loss. She has specialized in working with Survivors of Suicide since 2003. Jill assisted in building the L.O.S.S. Program in Phoenix, AZ., and outlying communities. She continues to consult with L.O.S.S. teams across the nation today.

Jill can also be found providing suicide prevention/postvention presentations and trainings around the community, as well as speaking about Survivors of Suicide and complicated grief, nationally and internationally. She has been featured on several podcasts, co-authored a series of books, and consulted for several other publications. She also authored the book "Bulletproof - Healing after Gun Violence & Trauma."

Jill owns a private practice in Scottsdale, AZ. Her work focuses on helping families maneuver trauma and loss.

Michelle Fox, LCSW, serves as the State Suicide Prevention Director in the Greater Chicago Area, where she leads strategic efforts to reduce suicide and strengthen mental health systems across the state. With over 15 years of experience in behavioral health and public policy, Michelle is known for her compassionate leadership and systems-level impact in suicide prevention.

Michelle holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a strong background in trauma-informed care, crisis response, and community-based mental health. She has overseen the development and implementation of evidence-based prevention programs, championed policies that prioritize equity in mental health care, and facilitated cross-sector partnerships to enhance crisis response services.

Dr. Neimeyer is Professor Emeritus of the Department of Psychology, University of Memphis, and maintains an active consulting and coaching practice.  He also directs the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, which provides both onsite and online training internationally in grief therapy.