Meet Our Board Members: Dr. Rafis Nin
July 2, 2025 – 1 min read
Name and Board Title
Dr. Rafis Nin, Southeast Florida Chapter Co-Chair
What city do you call home?
Miami, Florida
Tell us a little bit about your background – personal and/or professional.
Dr. Rafis is a licensed psychotherapist and clinical faculty adjunct. He works with clients who are first responders and people with issues of grief and unresolved trauma. Dr. Rafis speaks spanish as native speaker of the Dominican Republic.
Where did you grow up?
New York City
What are some of your favorite hobbies?
Loves coffee and checking out great coffee shops and bakeries when traveling.
Why did you become involved with AFSP?
After losing my dad to suicide, I always felt the need to give back to help others. I took many years to work on my own healing and grief, and after attending a Survivor Healing Summitt, I decided to be involved and volunteer with AFSP.
What is one of the most important things you would share with the community about AFSP?
AFSP does so much for raising awareness of suicide prevention and supporting those who are grieving a loss that there is a place for anyone looking to volunteer! We are very welcoming community to all people.