Shout Out Loud Board Members
Laura Dizon (she/her)
Board President & Co-Founder
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I Shout Out Loud for my little brother Aaron Dizon who I lost to suicide in 2014. Shout Out Loud was started in his honor.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Swimming and being in the sun! I love the way sounds fade away when your ears are submerged.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
Colorful markers and pens. I color code everything.
What is your profession?
I am the marketing Director for Pilgrim Dry Cleaners.
Dr. Lisa Lovelace PsyD, LP (she/her)
Board Vice President & Co-Founder
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I Shout Out Loud to advocate for those who need us to shout out loud for them!
What is your favorite coping skill?
Volcano Breathing.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
Chapstick
What is your profession?
Clinical Psychologist
V. Stenger (she/her)
Board Treasurer
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I Shout Out Loud because almost everyone knows someone who has been affected by suicide or struggling with mental health. I Shout Out Loud for Matt, Kaye, Colin, and George.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Connecting with nature! Hiking/walking, being amongst the trees and the sun and the silence.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
My smart watch. It reminds me to stand up and move around and drink water!
What is your profession?
I am Support Staff for the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades.
Steph Devine (she/her)
Board Member – Stage Manager
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
In honor of a friend’s 13 year who committed suicide and in honor of all the musicians/friends I lost due to suicide. I think it’s important that people find outlets that help provide a way to express themselves when therapy may not always be an option.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Music music music! Being able to perform helps with self-esteem issues, anxiety, etc.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
I almost always have two laptops in front of me!
What is your profession?
Musician / Marketing / Paralegal
Jorge Sanchez (they/them)
Board Member
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I Shout Out Loud for everyone to know it’s ok not to be ok. You’re loved!
What is your favorite coping skill?
Listening to music.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
I’m always on the go, I would say my phone.
What is your profession?
PCA/ CNA
Theresa Joiner (she/her)
Board Member
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I have friends who I have lost by suicide so I want to help others when I can.
What is your favorite coping skill?
Deep Breaths, piano music.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
Two screens!
What is your profession?
Media Sales
Kimberly Koland (she/her)
Board Member
Why do you shout out loud for suicide prevention?
I shout out loud to fight the stigma of mental health and to be a merchant of hope for others.
What is your favorite coping skill?
I love to read a book, garden and take a luxurious bath.
What is one item on your desk you can’t work without?
As a teacher, it’s my mug for coffee, my mug for water and a pop!
What is your profession?
Educator, M.Ed