LaTreece Roby, Ed.D, Director of Secondary Programs
Dr. Roby obtained her Doctorate of Education from Alverno University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Roby's doctoral research predominantly centered on public health concerns, with her dissertation titled "Community Member Involvement in School-Based Prevention: Bridging Gaps to Adult Connection in Educational Institutions", reflecting her dedication to addressing critical issues at the intersection of education and public health. She lives in Kennesaw, GA with her husband, three children and their dog Coco "The Dobe" Roby. Before joining the Sources of Strength team, Dr. Roby worked in substance use prevention supporting community coalitions and community prevention alliance workgroups in several different counties throughout Georgia. When Dr. Roby is not trying to empower a well world you can find her on the sidelines watching one of her children play soccer, basketball, tennis or even break dancing.
Erin Horn - Ohio Regional Coordinator & Trainer
Erin Horn is the Ohio Regional Coordinator & Trainer for Sources of Strength working out of Cincinnati, Ohio. Erin joined the Sources team after spending the last 5 years working in mental health education and suicide prevention. Prior to working in the prevention space, Erin was a high school Business Education teacher. Erin graduated from Miami University with a degree in Marketing and received her 7-12 English Education licensure from Xavier University. Erin currently lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband and three energetic boys. Erin draws strength from yoga class, walks in the sun, laying under her 100-year-old oak tree, spending time with family, and talking with friends.
Lori Ring - National Elementary Trainer
Lori Ring is a National Elementary Trainer with Sources of Strength. Her Master of Arts degree in Counseling led her to gaining professional experience as a mental health therapist, serving both youth and adults, and later working as an elementary school counselor. It was during those school counselor years that Lori was introduced to Sources of Strength and was invited to pilot the initial 3rd-6th grade curriculum for the organization in 2019. That experience hooked Lori on Sources' upstream approach to bring Hope, Help, and Strength to elementary aged students in fun and engaging ways. Lori often draws strength from family and friends or by carving out some quiet alone time. In the summer months, her spirit is lifted by beautifully edged sidewalks and driveways she sees while on her daily walks.
Jarrod Hindman - Sources of Strength Chief Operating Officer
Jarrod Hindman is the Chief Operating Officer at Sources of Strength, an innovative and growing wellness-focused organization working in schools and communities throughout the U.S. with a vision to empower a well world. Jarrod oversees the day-to-day operations of Sources of Strength, helps set the strategic direction of the organization, and engages with existing and potential partners, providing suicide prevention, public health, and community development expertise. Jarrod is passionate about innovative, collaborative, community-driven approaches to wellness-focused prevention and health promotion.
Prior to joining Sources of Strength, Jarrod was the Vice President of Community Development at LivingWorks for two+ years and spent fifteen years as the deputy Chief of the Violence and Injury Prevention-Mental health Promotion Branch and the Director of the Office of Suicide Prevention at the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.
Evi Roberts, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation
As the Youth Program and Policy Manager at the Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, Evi Roberts manages projects related to youth suicide prevention, including Be Present Ohio and Sources of Strength Ohio. She has nine years of experience in Ohio's prevention field at the state and local levels as a trainer, presenter, grant administrator, and project manager. Evi earned her Master of Public Administration from Ohio University and a Bachelor of Arts in cultural anthropology from The Ohio State University.
Mark Koontz, Clark County Educational Service Center
Mark Koontz is a Masters level Art Therapist with sixteen years' experience in school-based mental health therapy. In the past seven years, he has worked as the Mental Health and Behavioral Health Department's Supervisor for Clark County's ESC. He has obtained his OCPSA from The Ohio Chemical Dependency Professional board and is currently working on his OCPS. He is part of his local PPLC, was previously the Chair of the Clark County Suicide Prevention Coalition and is still a member. He has a passion for Sources of Strength. He is a local trainer who implements trainings and monthly meetings at his county schools.
Kim Stephens, Clark County Educational Service Center
Kim Stephens is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Social Worker, and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor with Supervisory Designation. She has over 30 years of clinical experience working with diverse populations in both mental health and substance abuse treatment. Kim enjoys working with adults and adolescents but has worked extensively with adolescents in both substance abuse and mental health settings. She developed and facilitated the first adolescent intensive outpatient program in the area and has collaborated with courts and schools.
Kim has worked at Clark County Educational Services Center for the past five years as a part of their Mental Health Team and provides Counseling services to students in Clark County Ohio. Kim has been facilitating the Sources of Strength Program at Global Impact Stem Academy for the past three years and as a part of that program coordinates an all-school event each year implemented by peer leaders to provide a hands-on-experience for all students to immerse themselves in the program and its strength building concepts/activities.
Meagan Joseph, Impact Prevention
Meagan Joseph works for Impact Prevention in Ironton, Ohio where she serves as program manager and an Ohio Certified Prevention Consultant. She is also a proud graduate of Ohio University's Executive Master of Public Administration program. While she began her career as a high school Japanese language teacher, her heart led her to the field of prevention in 2019. In Ohio, she acts as a Network Leader and Regional Trainer for the Sources of Strength program, doing her best to expand it as far as she can reach!