Erich Mische
Chief Executive Officer
About SAVE
SAVE is a national nonprofit dedicated to ending the tragedy of suicide through education, training, advocacy, and supporting suicide loss survivors. We fulfill our mission by:
- Educating and empowering individuals to identify suicide warning signs and refer those at risk to the support they need;
- Providing empathetic assistance and valuable resources to help suicide loss survivors navigate the devastating loss of a loved one;
- And advocating at both state and national levels—to amplify the voices of those impacted by suicide and create meaningful change.
By offering free educational resources, teaching life-saving skills, supporting suicide loss survivors, and advocating for change, we believe we can make a significant impact and save lives.
Our story
In August 1989, six Minneapolis couples joined together with a common cause. Each had lost a child to suicide. Together, they created SAVE to educate the public about suicide prevention and to serve as a resource and voice for suicide loss survivors. Now, for nearly 35 years, SAVE has been a leading national organization working to prevent suicide.
Our team
Margaret Fondell
Business Manager
Jennifer Owens
Director of Programs
Josie Gereszek
Marketing and Communications Manager
Brittani Senser
Director of Education and Training
Soua Thao
Program Coordinator
Joe Cassidy
Program Associate
Navy
Barkitect of Workplace Wellbeing
More about SAVE
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SAVE’s Board of Directors
SAVE’s all-volunteer Board of Directors represents a wide array of industries and lived experiences.
Financials
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Careers
Discover open positions at SAVE.
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We believe in the power of connection to create positive change. Whether you’re interested in volunteering, donating, or simply learning more about our mission, we invite you to get in touch.