Who are La Plata County Suicide Prevention Collaborative leaders, members, and partners?
LPC SPC is a wide network of community members and organizations that contribute their unique experiences and expertise to preventing suicide. We currently have over 50 members representing 30+ organizations across the area. LPC SPC has representation from sectors including health care, behavioral health, public health, first responders, education, non-profit, faith, economic stability, and more. Our members and partners participate as they are able and have capacity, taking on roles as Steering Committee members, workgroup members, and thought partners. Learn about our leadership and composition below!
Meet our Steering Committee and Facilitators!
The LPC SPC Steering Committee is responsible for the strategic direction of the coalition while also ensuring progress is being made towards seeing results. The facilitators are the conveners of LPC SPC, supporting the structure and network of the coalition.
Brenda Chavez Alonso
Sexual Assault Services Organization (SASO)
Cultural Outreach Coordinator
Steering Committee
Rev. Debbie Shew
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Rector
Shannon Shropshire
La Plata County Public Health Department
Population Health Planner
Mason Dyar
Upper Pine River Fire Protection District
Special Projects Manager at
Postvention & Bereavement Workgroup
Rev. Debbie Shew- Rector at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Alison Brown Cole- Victim’s Resource Coordinator with LPC Sherriff’s Office
Workgroup Leadership
CommUnity Outreach Workgroup
Brenda Chavez Alonso- Cultural Outreach Coordinator at Sexual Assault Services Organization
Provider Education Workgroup
Shannon Shropshire- Population Health Planner for La Plata County Public Health Department
Nichole Glaser- Manager of Public Relations and Development at Axis Health System