Meet Susie

Reece, also known as the Southern Fried Asian (because of her experience growing up as a Korean-American in Arkansas), is no stranger to the desperate need for suicide prevention, having suffered multiple significant traumas in her early childhood and later fighting major depression throughout her formative and adult years.

She is a powerfully engaging story teller who conveys passion by drawing from both her tragic and rewarding experiences. Reece deftly blends humor, education, and enthralling stories in a unique and memorable manner to compel any audience. She uses real life lessons to empower audiences to overcome obstacles.

She is a staunch mental health activist who is not afraid to tackle a difficult issue head on. She holds roles that allow her to champion grassroots efforts geared toward improving communication, connection, and outcomes.

Reece is a leader in the spaces of suicide, mental health, substance use disorders, violence, and communication. She is dedicated to bringing you or your group current evidence-based information and best practices that are practical and effective.

You can trust what she shares because she works hard to stay informed and up-to-date. 

Learn More about Susie’s Background

Susie [수지] is currently the Director of Lived Experience Initiatives for the Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) . As Director, Reece leads the development of multi-organizational inclusion practices, acts as a liaison and authority for national lived experience experts, and builds national guidance to center lived experience across any field. Reece bolsters Lived Experience (LE) engagement by elevating experts from various experiential backgrounds and perspectives. 

Reece is an internationally recognized leader and suicide prevention strategist. Reece’s leadership-style is driven by her lived experience and ensures she continually centers the needs of those most affected by suicide. Reece is also an avid writer and often explores creative and auto-ethnographic personal storytelling alongside best practices in mental health and communication in her blog

Susie’s Volunteerism Roles

ADVISORY MEMBER at NATIONAL CHILD TRAUMATIC STRESS NETWORK

Note: The views and content shared on this website are Susie’s own and do not represent the views or official positions of her employer or any organizations with which she is affiliated. All content reflects her personal insights, experiences, and perspectives.