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AFSP George Washington University Student Group

August 12, 2021 – 3 min read

AFSP-GW

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To learn more about AFSP-GWU and get involved, complete our Volunteer Application.

You can also follow them on Instagram @AFSP_GWU or contact the AFSP-GW President at [email protected]

AFSP GW Leadership

Sabrina Causley, President
Sabrina Causley, President

Sabrina Causley, President 

(she/her)

Sabrina is a junior at George Washington University majoring in Political Science and Sociology. Since high school, she has been involved with AFSP after experiencing a loss within her school community. She joined AFSP GW during her Freshman year and is excited to continue the role of President!  Sabrina is from the thumb of Michigan and in her free time enjoys skiing, boating, and most importantly, playing pickleball. 

If you have any questions about the AFSP GW student group, please reach out to Sabrina!

Email: [email protected]

Cici Pierson, Vice President
Cici Pierson, Vice President

Cici Pierson, Vice President 

(she/her)

Cici is a sophomore majoring in International Affairs (Global Public Health) and Environmental Studies. She became passionately involved in mental health awareness and suicide prevention after losing a family member to suicide and witnessing the struggle of a close friend. Cici is from South Jersey, a few miles outside of Philly (go birds). Cici enjoys all things coffee, reading, and listening to music (especially Gracie Abrams).

Email: [email protected]

Ella Hyland, Treasurer
Ella Hyland, Treasurer

Ella Hyland, Treasurer

(she/her)

Ella is a sophomore pursuing a BS in International Affairs and Business. She has been involved in suicide prevention and mental health advocacy after a close friend experienced a time of struggle and survived a suicide attempt. Ella is from New York, right outside of the city, and enjoys reading, Trader Joe’s, and listening to music, especially Taylor Swift and Noah Kahan.

Email: [email protected]

Emma Harris, Secretary
Emma Harris, Secretary

Emma Harris, Secretary

(she/her)

Emma is a junior at George Washington University majoring in Political Science and Art History. She has been involved with AFSP since the Fall of 2022, advocating for mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and is inspired to fight suicide by her personal connections to the cause. Emma is from Fort Myers, Florida, and enjoys reading a book, going to coffee shops, and exploring D.C. in her free time.

Email: [email protected]

Kaitlyn Burkhardt, Events Chair
Kaitlyn Burkhardt, Events Chair

Kaitlyn Burkhardt, Events Chair

(she/her)

Kaitlyn Burkhardt is a second-year student, graduating from undergrad in Spring 2025. Kaitlyn is in the Milken Institute School of Public Health BS/MPH program with a concentration in health policy. After her best friend made several attempts on her life, Kaitlyn found a passion for suicide prevention and awareness. Kaitlyn is from Southern New Jersey, about 20 minutes east of Philadelphia. When she's not volunteering with AFSP, she can be found teaching Naloxone administration, sleeping, or at Constitution Gardens.

For questions about events or anything at all, feel free to contact Kaitlyn at the email below.

Email: [email protected]

Amanda Reed, Communications Chair
Amanda Reed, Communications Chair

Amanda Reed, Communications Chair 

(she/her)

Amanda Reed is a second-year student studying Psychology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Peace Studies. Amanda hopes to use her undergrad in the field of crisis counseling as well as attend graduate school. After losing a family member to suicide, and seeing close loved ones struggle with mental health, she became a passionate advocate for suicide prevention. Amanda calls Rhode Island home and enjoys exploring cafés, bookstores, as well as museums in her free time. 

As the face behind our social media, please reach out to Amanda with any communications questions or general inquiries!

Email: [email protected]