Stories written by Alaka'i Bene

The author, Alaka'i Bene, smiling and wearing an Advocacy Action Day t-shirt while holding a "Seize the Awkward" pin.

From Spreadsheets to State Capitols: Using Data to Propel Suicide Prevention Advocacy

As the qualitative data intern with AFSP’s national headquarters and a volunteer with the North Carolina Chapter, I not only had the opportunity to attend the North Carolina Advocacy Action Day in 2025, but I also have had the pleasure of conducting qualitative analyses of previous AADs.

Stories written by Alaka'i Bene

From Spreadsheets to State Capitols: Using Data to Propel Suicide Prevention Advocacy

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