Meet our Idaho Chapter Board!

If you have questions about current or past board members, please reach out to Ryan Price, Area director at 503-951-3012 or [email protected]

Rubie Gallegos: Immediate Past Chair. Rubie was one of the volunteers who helped start the chapter in Idaho! An elementary school librarian, Rubie works to educate Idahoans about suicide and provide support to those after a suicide. Rubie is a loss survivor having lost her son to suicide.

Carmen Barney: Interim Chair and Public Policy Chair.  Carmen was also one of the volunteers who helped start the chapter in Idaho! After losing her daughter to suicide, Carmen got involved as a volunteer and has continued to be a leader in the fight to #StopSuicide. Carmen has led the public policy committee since its inception and has helped to pass laws in Idaho and at the federal level in Washington DC.

Vannesa Mudrovich: One of the chapters newest volunteers, Vanessa and her family live in the Twin Falls area!  Also a loss survivor, Vanessa has traveled to Washington DC to advoate for suicide prevention.  She is currently working on starting a walk in the Magic Valley.

Alyssa Tuttle: From Fruitland, Alyssa is also a new board member!  Alyssa lost her best friend and co-worker to suicide a few years ago.  She is currently working on starting a Paws for Prevention dog event! More info on that to come soon!

Jenna Tracy: Jenna lives in the Idaho Falls area and has been a volunteer for AFSP Idaho for several years.  She is the co-chair of the Portneuf Valley walk and the chair of the Snake River Valley Walk!