Carol Rhodes volunteers as a lead presenter in the NAMI Ending the Silence program. Originally from Kansas, she has lived in Tacoma for the past 20 years. She is a proud mother of two adult children. A professional engineer, she has a 30 year career in managing  projects. She enjoys spending her free time outdoors enjoying the beautiful Pacific NW.

Saloni is known as the ‘girl in the white headphones’ because she is happiest when she is sitting in a corner, noise canceling headphones playing classical music, writing. Those close to her will tell you that she lives life in techni-color and feels everything deeply so it’s hard not to listen when she begins to tell you about it. In her own words - “Don't be fooled by the big personality because deep down inside I'm still the shy introverted kid who used to stammer in public. Stories find me and then I find the courage to tell them.” She has been writing for years but began sharing her stories on stage last year. Since then, she’s performed at various platforms like The Moth, Fresh Ground Stories, 7 Stories, Story Sphere and was recently featured on the Story Collider podcast. 

Todd Crooks - Executive Director, Co-Founder of Chad's Legacy Project

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Mr. Crooks is the Executive Director of Chad's Legacy Project (CLP), established late in 2016. Along with his wife and CLP co-founder, Laura, they were bestowed the 2018 Hero Award by the Washington Council for Behavioral Health for CLP's comprehensive work in the improvement of the Washington Mental Health System. He currently also serves on the national Advisory Board for the Mental Health Literacy Collaborative, an organization dedicated to advancing mental health education in schools across the country. In 2023, he served on the School-Based Behavioral Health & Suicide Prevention Legislative Subcommittee for Washington State while also leading a state-wide effort to mainstream the Washington Mental Health Advance Directive. In late 2023, he was bestowed the Public Service Award from NAMI Washington.”

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Jen Carl is a WA state transplant from the east coast. She holds a Masters degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Criminal Justice with Organizational Leadership. She is dedicated to service to others, spending the majority of her time working with individuals experiencing houselessness, mental health/substance use challenges, or other adversities. She also runs a book club for queer, at-risk youth (and allies) to expose youth to positive representation and help guide questions regarding their identities. In her spare time, Jen enjoys attending sporting events, traveling, and exploring the outdoors of the PNW.

Ashley Guberman runs PrimaryGoals.com, which makes it easier for businesses to make and fulfill commitments that lead to growth. When the wheels are about to fall off from excessive change and chaos, she puts tools and systems in place to maintain sanity. The tool that makes the most impact is always more effective communication. She has a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science, is a certified Notion consultant, and has a background in software development for direct-response advertising.   She's a frequent storyteller at The Moth and Fresh Ground Stories.  On sunny days, she'll fly over Issaquah in a paraglider or engage in other adventure sports that are so overwhelmingly dangerous that it's amazing she's still here.