Susie Reynolds Reece

Susie Reynolds Reece, comedically known as Southern-Fried Asian (Korean-Arkansan style), is a published author, national speaker, and suicide prevention strategist and consultant.

Reece is currently the first and only Violence Prevention Coordinator for CHI St. Vincent Arkansas’ Network. She was a founding member and the first and only Chairperson of the Garland County Suicide Prevention Coalition (GCSPC). In 2017, GCSPC gained formal 501c3 nonprofit status under the guidance of Reece. She was named the Executive Director of the newly rebranded Suicide Prevention Allies (SPA).

Reece is no stranger to the desperate need for suicide prevention, having lost her father to suicide in early childhood and later having fought with major depression throughout her formative and adult years. She holds countless certifications within the fields of coalition building and prevention with her focus area in the prevention of suicide.

She is a certified instructor in an array of subjects and has taught hundreds of courses to a wide audience from inmates to Marine Generals at Marine Training Headquarters and everyone in between. Reece has presented, consulted, and spoken to hundreds of thousands all over the United States. She is a riveting speaker and mental health advocate who takes a difficult issue head on to help normalize the necessity of speaking out when times get tough.

Reece strives to raise awareness of the issue of suicide, mental health and substance use disorders. She acts as a social entrepreneur connecting and educating stakeholders on their unique roles and assets when dealing with the social issues within their communities. Reece has produced an array of content related to both mental health and substance abuse prevention. Reece’s varied professional experience in public relations, community non-profits, systemic improvements, training, education, networking, and writing provide the perfect foundation for building a strong and successful suicide prevention, social justice, or nonprofit movement.

Her first book, “The Children’s Guide to Parenting,” and latest release “The i’Mpossible Project: Lemonade Stand” are currently available on Amazon.