Suicide-Debunking the myths & learning the facts

Tana is dedicated to reducing the impact of suicidal behaviour in Waterloo Region as the Executive Director of the Waterloo Region Suicide Prevention Council, dedicated to youth suicide prevention through a partnership with Lutherwood and Ministry of Child and Youth Services.

After the suicides of her grandmother in 1987 her only sister and sibling in December 2006, Tana is now combining her professional skills in sales, marketing and communications from twenty years as an advertising sales representative with her passion for advocacy around suicide prevention.  Education, awareness, engaging stakeholders to provide increased and better services, and action are key focuses.  Tana and the Council were instrumental in having Bill C-300, a federal framework for suicide prevention, tabled in the House of Commons.  This Bill became law in December of 2012 and was released in December 2016.