AFSP Utah Chapter Board of Directors 2026

My name is Brandon Callor, and I prefer the pronouns he/him. I live in Cottonwood Heights, and my journey on the Board started in 2019. My connection to the cause is deeply personal, as I have lived experience and am a loss survivor. I volunteer because I believe in a prevention strategy that can eliminate suicide, and I find a strong sense of connection through being part of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP).

Within AFSP, I hold leadership roles as the co-chair of the public policy committe and the chapter board president. One of my fondest AFSP memories is from my first year on the board when I attended the Advocacy Forum in Washington D.C. I made so many excellent connections from across the country, and it was comforting to be in the presence of so many people who shared my feelings and commitment to the cause.

Outside of my professional and volunteer work, I have a creative side. Although I'm a forensic scientist by trade, I'm an artist at heart. I play the saxophone and piano, and I also enjoy acting, often immersing myself in roles—even if it means growing an epic beard and mane.

My name is Amanda McIntosh, she/her.  I was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada but have lived in the rural city of Price, Utah for over 15 years and I love it.  I lost my husband and my daughter lost her dad to suicide in July of 2014.  We proudly wear the red and gold beads!  My 11-year-old daughter, Abbigale is always and forever at the center of everything I do. Because of her, I have dedicated my professional career to helping prevent suicide in my local community and beyond.   

Long before joining the Board and serving as the current Secretary, I admired the passion and dedication of AFSP members and the volunteers.  The work we do has an everlasting impact on our community members, our fellow survivors of suicide loss, and the state.  I volunteer in to rekindle hope for those who have attempted or lost a loved one to suicide.  I volunteer so that suicide prevention resources are spread far and wide to educate others to prevent further loss.  Selfishly, I want my daughter to grow up in a world where the stigma for mental health is eradicated, a world where everyone has access to quality mental health care, and ultimately, a world where suicide doesn’t exist.  I HOPE you will join us, too!

I am Michael Harris, he/him, and I serve on the Utah Chapter of AFSP.  I lived in and grew up in Pennsylvania until I was 20 years old which is when I decided to join the United States Air Force. I served active duty Air Force for approximately 14 years and 10 months. During my time I have transferred duty stations and deployed several times and my last duty station was Hill AFB and while serving there I decided Utah was going to be my home. I serve AFSP as a board member, since February 2024, as well as the co-chair to the Programs committee.

 My connection with the suicide prevention and education began in 2019 when my daughter died from suicide. It has been and will continue to be a long and tough journey but the need for continued education and prevention efforts for ALL has never been more important! I want to provide education and support to as many communities as possible and let them know we can prevent suicide and save lives no matter who you are!