About this Nominee
Susanna Rickman is a dedicated suicide prevention and mental health advocate with over two decades of experience. She is certified in various suicide prevention training programs, is the co-lead/co-founder of the Kalamazoo L.O.S.S. Team and has a background in crisis intervention and community resources. Susanna is known for her leadership style, which is described as "meeting people where they are and supporting their growth". She has presented at the State and National level on suicide prevention and postvention, sharing best practices and lessons learned from her work. Susanna's efforts aim to prevent suicide by fostering open conversations and reducing stigma surrounding mental health.
As a WMU graduate in Education and long time Kalamazoo resident, Susanna's mission is to reduce the stigma around mental health and increase awareness of suicide and mental health issues, creating a culture of hope and healing in the community.